Avonne “Bonnie” Louise Fox, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, died April 23, 2021 at the age of 99. She was born July 30, 1921 in Garden City, Kansas, to Georgeanna Cyrier Lagesse and John B. Lagesse. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of Our Savior and lifetime member […]
Elmhurst News
Rosalie Mae Shade
Rosalie Mae (Giannetti) Shade went to be with the Lord after a brief illness on April 18, 2021 in Eden, No. Car. She was one of four children born to John and Mary Giannetti in Chicago. A first generation American of Sicilian parents, Rosalie was raised in a traditional Italian-American […]
William T. Davis, 90
William T. Davis, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary Ann Davis, nee Friebert; loving father of Steve (Connie) Davis, Peggy (Joe Del Percio) Davis; grandfather of Jessica, Brooke, Stephanie (Michael), Randy, Christina (Gary) and Julianna; great-grandfather of Keegan, Michael, Sebastian, […]
Top Crime News
Suspicious subjects claim to be college coaches On April 28, police said a reporting officer met with a complainant at around 10:57 a.m. who stated her daughter had been in contact with two subjects who led her to believe they were college coaches. The victim never met with these subjects […]
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 Independent 5/6/2021
Elmhurst University on lockdown following report of alleged gunman
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent About 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, dozens of police squad cars were seen around the campus of Elmhurst University after it was reported that a gunman had allegedly been spotted on the campus. With three helicopters whirling overhead, neighbors and news reporters […]
Cinco De Mayo festivities coming to Park Place of Elmhurst; Mariachi band to provide entertainment for public event
Park Place of Elmhurst will be sharing Cinco de Mayo festivities from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, May 5, including traditional food favorites created by in-house Chef Tormey and the musical sounds of Cielito Lindo, a Mariachi band formed by the Lucero family. This event is open to […]
History Museum presents ‘To The Moon: Snoopy Soars With NASA’
New touring exhibit makes its Midwest debut from May 14 through Aug. 29 “I think having Snoopy go to the moon was the greatest triumph of all.” – Charles M. Schulz, 1986 It is difficult to imagine – although some will remember it well – the excitement that the race […]
‘Fresh Midwest’ expands into local area; New premier online grocery delivery company coming
Fresh Midwest, the new premier fresh and local online store specializing in meal kits, meal solutions and fresh produce, meat and seafood, announces its expansion to Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Elmhurst, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, La Grange, Western Springs and other surrounding zip codes. Residents in these areas can now get […]
