By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 has announced that work on the Lincoln Elementary School campus is now underway, according to a memo from Beverly Redmond, executive director of Communications & Public Relations for District 205. If you’d like to follow along with […]
Elmhurst News
Another jewel falls from Elmhurst’s crown; Former alderman Florence ‘Betsy’ Aldred passes away at 80
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The sun isn’t shining quite so brightly in Elmhurst these days since longtime resident Florence “Betsy” Aldred has passed away in the loving presence of her cherished daughter, Sarah, and her grandsons. She leaves behind a beloved family, countless friends, and a legacy […]
Victor A. Bush, 92
Victor A. Bush, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away June 23, 2021, at his home at the age of 92. He was the former owner of Bush Upholstery, a past president of the York Athletic Booster Club and was a member of a high school state championship basketball team […]
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 […]
Juvenile charged with stealing a car at gunpoint while on a test drive
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced today that Judge Brian Jacobs has ordered that a seventeen-year-old Lynwood juvenile accused of stealing a vehicle at gunpoint will be detained until at least his next court appearance. The juvenile has been charged with one […]
Library hosts author Casey McQuiston
Spend an engaging evening with Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue and One Last Stop. McQuiston will take place LIVE on Zoom on Wednesday, July 14 from 7-8 p.m. To register, go to elmlib.org/author. McQuiston will speak about her writing process and the […]
4 on the 3rd packet pickup Saturday at Fleet Feet
Packet Pickup for the Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 3rd race will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p m. this Saturday, June 26, at Fleet Feet Sports, 124 E. Schiller, Elmhurst. Packet Pickup also will be available Friday, July 2 at Fleet Feet and race morning, July […]
Visitation celebrates ‘Life and Legacy’ of Sister Thomas Leo
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Hundreds of friends, family, teachers and alumni showed up to the Visitation Parish grounds on Sunday, June 13 for a Memorial Mass and reception celebrating the life of longtime Visitation School Principal Sister Thomas Leo Monahan. Sr. Thomas Leo served the Catholic School […]
Rebuild Illinois funds earmarked for pedestrian overpass across Rte. 83
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent At a meeting of the Elmhurst City Council held last October, a measure was passed to move forward with a pedestrian/bicycle bridge to be constructed over Route 83 just north of North Avenue. The Public Works and Building Committee (PWB) presented a recommendation […]
School District 205 updates master facilities plan; Referendum tax impact originally to be $150 per year now estimated at just $4
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 15 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. The meeting included a presentation about the district’s master facilities plan. […]