By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent At the recent meeting of the District 205 School Board, members voted unanimously during the meeting to approve a one-year consulting contract with Dr. Jarvis Sanford. Dr. Keisha Campbell, who officially began her role as District 205 Superintendent on July 1, recommended Sanford’s […]
Elmhurst News
Elizabeth (Betsy) Schumacher, 93
Betsy Schumacher passed away peacefully in Elmhurst on August 25, 2021 at the age of 93. She was born on May 31, 1928. Betsy embodied simple, yet special virtues. Abiding love, selfless spirit and genuine grace. She was the beloved wife of William C. Schumacher, Jr., mother of William C. […]
Thelma R. Strejc, 77
Thelma R. Strejc, nee Schratzmeier, passed peacefully at home at the age of 77, surrounded by family, after a brave but short battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Bruce for 45 years; loving mother of Donna Dean, Nick (Maggie) Strejc, John (Brighid) Strejc; cherished grandmother of Abbey and Becca Loague, […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
Elmhurst Police Investigating an Attempted Armed Robbery on the 300 block of Cayuga Ave.
Elmhurst Police are investigating an Attempted Armed Robbery that occurred in the 300 block of Cayuga Avenue on August 29, 2021 at 9:45 p.m. The victim told police that while he was out walking his dog, he noticed a light colored or white SUV pass him several times on Cayuga […]
ICCP Board welcomes Nikki Kanzia as new president
The pastor and the IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) Board of Directors has announced that Nikki Kanzia is the new president, effective July 1, 2021. “I am happy to announce Nikki Kanzia as the new high school president,” said Rev. Thomas Paul, V.F.K.H.S, pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish. “As a member of […]
EWAN’s ‘Cue for a Cause returns Sept. 5
The Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network’s ‘Cue for a Cause is back! After a pandemic hiatus, the Elmhurst community will gather once again for some end-of-summer fun. The ‘Cue will take place on Sunday, Sept. 5 from 12 noon-7 p.m. at the city lot at York and Vallette, behind the Knights […]
Berlin finds officer justified in Villa Park shooting
“Every case involving the use of deadly force by a police officer must be carefully and thoroughly investigated. Such scrutiny is required to ensure the protection of the civil rights of those involved and to maintain the public’s confidence in law enforcement.” Those are the beginning words of a statement […]
Roy T. Johnson, 93
Roy T. Johnson, of Elmhurst, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at the age of 93. He was born in Chicago on April 12, 1928 to Roy Theodore Sr. and Louise Moehle Johnson. He graduated from Crane Tech High School in 1945 […]
Top Crime News
Forgery reported after three victims find checks they wrote were altered On Aug. 12, forgery was reported in the 100 block of Brush Hill at 10:28 a.m. A victim told police that a check she wrote for $70 was cashed in the amount of $700 at an unknown location. The […]