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 […]
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Lombard man accused of murder following incident at Elmhurst bar
On Tuesday, April 13, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Mike Ruth announced that a Lombard man had been charged with murder following an altercation at an Elmhurst bar last Saturday night. Ronald Dunbar, 55 (d.o.b. 5/6/1965) of the 400 block of S. Brewster […]
Elmhurst piano teacher embodies the spirit of National Piano Day; Instructor finds students prefer lessons via Zoom
On Monday, March 29, the 88th day of the year, many in our nation celebrate National Piano Day to honor the musicians who use the 88 keys on the piano to bring music to the world. Locally, Lillian DeBartolo, a resident of Park Place of Elmhurst, typifies the creativity, resilience […]
Local schools set to receive nearly $300 million: Cullerton; District 88 to receive $5.5 million; District 4 $8.5 million
State Senator Tom Cullerton (D- Villa Park) has announced that school districts in the 23rd District will receive about $285 million in additional funding to help address the many challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the end of the pandemic in sight, it’s important that districts use these funds […]
Former Elmhurst Hospital employee accused of stealing $200,000+
On Tuesday, March 30, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced that Felony Theft charges had been filed against a former employee of Elmhurst Hospital accused of stealing more than $218,000 from the hospital cafeteria. Todd Jagow, 43, of the 2500 block of […]
City receives AAA bond rating
According to a release from the City of Elmhurst issued by Finance Director Thomas Trosien, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings assigned its AAA long-term rating to Elmhurst’s $9.61 million series 2021 general obligation (GO) bonds. The city will use bond proceeds for storm water capital projects and to refund […]
Thomas O. Myers, Jr. passes away at 96
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Elmhurst resident Thomas O. Myers Jr., owner and president of Thomas O. Myers Real Estate in Elmhurst, passed away on Thursday, April 1 at the age of 96. He was born on Dec. 29, 1924. Myers, along with his wife, Shirley, is the […]
Charles (Chuck) Huber, 88
Charles (Chuck) Huber died on March 22, 2021 at the age of 88, after suffering from heart failure. He spent the last two weeks of his life surrounded by his children playing cards, watching basketball, reminiscing and, in true Huber fashion, sharing more laughter than tears. Chuck was born in […]
Philip Asselborn, 77
Philip Asselborn, of Elmhurst, passed peacefully March 19, 2021 at the age of 77. Phil will be remembered for his charismatic and fun-loving personality and was well-loved by everyone he knew. Phil was born on July 29 in Chicago and grew up in Cicero. Phil served in the Navy where […]
Barbara Jean Edstrom, 90
Barbara Jean Edstrom, of Villa Park, departed to be in the glory of the Lord on Jan. 17 while staying with daughter Donna Jean Mikal in Valley Center, Calif., for cancer treatments at the University of San Diego Cancer Hospital. She was 90 Barbara Jean McKnight was born in Elmhurst […]
