According to the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ComEd is offering new assistance programs to help both small businesses and residential customers who are facing financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, there have been a lot of issues with finances for […]
Elmhurst News
City approves 3.47% increase in tax levy; Most of amount to cover pension obligations
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst City Council held its regular meeting on the evening of Monday, Nov. 16, which was held remotely, with all aldermen attending virtually. On the agenda was a report on the 2020 Tax Levy brought forward by the Finance, Council Affairs and […]
Sister Thomas Leo Monahan passes away; Visitation School’s dedicated principal for 40 years
Visitation Catholic School sadly announces that on Friday, Nov. 13, esteemed former principal, Sister Thomas Leo, OP, passed away at the Adrian, Mich., Dominican Life Center she moved to after retiring from her Visitation School principal position after 40 years. “Sister made such an impact on generations of students and […]
Roy Sahlstrom, 96
Family, fishing and the accordion were the three great loves of Roy Sahlstrom, who died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the age of 96. He loved life and was a great son, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His family always came first. Roy was born in Chicago on Sept. […]
Peter Noth Carey, 87
Peter Noth Carey, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 87. Loving husband of Jeri Maureen, nee McGrath, for over 64 years; cherished father of Brad (Tracy), Neil (Ann Marie), Charles, Maureen (Michael) Barry and Nancy Carey; proud Papa of Peter and Brinne Carey, […]
Community Calendar
Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Upcoming events will be published, even if they are virtual and only available online. Please remember to be safe when attending live events by wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and maintaining the proper social distance. If your club or organization is gathering during […]
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 […]
Citizens Climate Lobby to host book discussion
Need some intelligent and stimulating discussion about the psychology behind the spread of climate change misinformation? Join in the next Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) Elmhurst Chapter Virtual Book Club on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. In addition to getting our regular participants together, this is a great way for […]
With graduated tax failure, ‘there will be cuts, and they will be painful,’ governor says; ‘Everything is on the table’ in addressing fiscal challenges
By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois Backers of a graduated income tax constitutional amendment conceded defeat for Gov. JB Pritzker’s marquee policy proposal which was projected to bring in more than $3 billion annually to state coffers. With 98 percent of precincts reporting, voters had rejected the amendment by a […]
Mayor calls on Gov. Pritzker to reconsider strict business closures
The following letter was submitted by the City of Elmhurst. It is the full text of the letter from Mayor Steve Morley to Governor JB Pritzker Dear Governor Pritzker, First and foremost, I would like to extend my appreciation to you and your staff for your hard work as we […]
