By Dee Longfellow For The Independent At 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, with 100% of precincts reporting, the Presidential race had already been declared for Joe Biden in the state of Illinois by many national media outlets. Still the final tally across the nation was not complete at that […]
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Community Calendar
The Calendar is back! The Elmhurst Independent has brought back the Community Calendar to keep its readers up with what is going on around town. 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 […]
Kenneth Karnstedt, 81
On October 30, 2020 Kenneth Dean Karnstedt passed away peacefully at the age of 81 from complications related to COVID-19. “Ken” was born at Elmhurst Community Hospital on August 15, 1939. He was a lifetime resident of Elmhurst and spent his childhood years living on Larch Street, raised his family […]
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 […]
Free COVID-19 Testing Available at Churchville Middle School
The Village of Bensenville and the City of Elmhurst are co-hosting a drive through community testing site in the Churchville Middle School parking lot on November 9 and 10, 2020. Free testing will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Churchville Middle School is located at […]
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 […]
Garden Club holds Autumn Swag demonstration; Submitted By Susan McCoyd
Elmhurst Garden Club A garden in spring is full of hope, in summer lush with color and fragrance, in fall a garden becomes a cornucopia of plant and foliage materials to be used for dried flower and floral arrangements to decorate a home both inside and out. The art of […]
“Return to School” Remote Learning Day Camp begins; Hybrid school program provided by the Addison Park District
The “Return to School” Remote Learning Day Camp program, formerly known as Before & After School Care, corresponds to School District 4 calendar designed for those enrolled in Kindergarten through 5th grade. The program provides your child with a safe, structured environment. The Addison Park District now offers Extended AM […]
ECPA Virtual Gala promises to delight and entertain; ‘Experience Boxes’ still available but selling fast for at-home viewing
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) Spotlight Gala brings a lively evening full of great moments and remarkable, nationally-recognized talent to your home Saturday, Nov. 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. ”Creating a virtual gala has been a huge positive for ECPA,” said Board member Laura Michaud. “As an arts organization, […]
School Board Capsules; Here’s what’s going on at District 205
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Oct. 27 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Board president Kara Caforio noted that in-person attendance by the public was […]
