Entrepreneurs who represent diverse identities are changing the face of leadership as more startups embrace diversity and inclusion in many aspects of what they do. We are in an age of business growth from in-person to online, so entrepreneurs need to be able to adapt to any situation that may […]
Elmhurst News
A nod to community service
On Saturday, March. 13, members of the Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra gathered at Silverado Grill to present their annual Darrell Whistler Award for Outstanding Community Service. This year, the award was presented to Mayor Steve Morley (left, holding plaque) because of his diligent support of the parade during his two terms […]
A St. Patrick’s Day Parade all its own
This family decorated their car and, along with 10 or 15 others, held their own impromptu St. Patrick’s Day Parade down Spring Road on Saturday, March 13 (never mind that they’re going the wrong direction!). Most St. Patrick’s Day parades, including Elmhurst’s and Chicago’s, were cancelled this year due to […]
VanAken delivers ‘State of the University’ address; Despite challenges of pandemic, institution marches onward to Sesquicentennial
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent In what was likely a first, Troy D. VanAken, president of Elmhurst University, held what should have been the President’s Community Breakfast in a virtual format. The event is typically held on the first Saturday in March, prior to the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s […]
Nancy L. Nowak, 78
Services Saturday Nancy L. Nowak, of Elmhurst, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the age of 78. Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Robert P. “Bob” Nowak; dear daughter of the late Walter and the late Ann (nee Krzeczowski) Surdell; proud mother of […]
Marga M. Breckenfelder, 90
Services Saturday Marga M. Breckenfelder passed away peacefully the morning of March 12, 2021 at the age of 90. Marga was a lifelong teacher and volunteer. A graduate of Drake University, she was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and volunteered on behalf the Elmhurst Symphony Auxiliary, District 205 PTAs […]
Debby K. Johnson, 81
Debby K. Johnson, formerly of Champaign, was called home to Heaven on March 12, 2021. She passed away peacefully at the age of 81 years at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence E. Johnson (2005), her survivors include: children Mark Johnson (Tracy), of Elmhurst, Lori […]
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 […]
York Drama presents its winter production ‘The Laramie Project’; Moving performance about reflections on a hate crime
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Over the past 20 years that John Forsythe and Rebecca Marianetti have been directing York Drama together, they have found that when they co-direct plays, they garner creative energy from each other. “We direct differently in some ways and exactly the same in […]
Judge detains third teen accused of stealing car at gunpoint; Alleged incident took place at Popeye’s in Addison
On Tuesday, March 2, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden announced that Judge Brian Jacobs ordered a third Chicago teen charged with hijacking a woman’s car at gunpoint from an Addison Popeye’s restaurant parking lot will remain in custody until at least […]
