Marjorie E. Paddock died Feb. 18, 2021, of natural causes just two days after what would have been her 75th wedding anniversary. She was 96 years old. She was the widow of Robert Paddock who died in 2009. Marge was born and grew up in Indianapolis, Ind. She moved to […]
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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 […]
Civil rights activist to launch ‘Teach-In’ at Elmhurst University; MLK called Webb-Christburg ‘Smallest Freedom Fighter’ at age 9
Sheyann Webb-Christburg has built her career on offering a voice for hope, justice and humanitarianism. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. named her the “Smallest Freedom Fighter” for her participation, at the age of 9, in the “Bloody Sunday” voter registration march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965. She has spent […]
Elmhurst LWV to host Candidate’s Forum
On Sunday, Feb. 21 between 12 and 4:30 p.m., the Elmhurst League of Women Voters will host a zoom webinar for candidates on the ballot for the upcoming Consolidated General Election to be held on Tuesday, April 6. Following schedule is set for candidates: 12 to 1 p.m. Elmhurst District […]
Citizens form RESPECT Elmhurst initiative; Residents asked to ‘take the pledge’ to be civil, treat others with dignity
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A group of friends were having breakfast at a restaurant in downtown Elmhurst one day (pre-pandemic), when two people got involved in a discussion about a topic both were obviously passionate about – but on the opposite sides. The two friends listened to […]
Elmhurst’s effort to make a difference; Group led by Pilot Pete’s distributes 2,000 coats to homeless
On Wednesday, Jan. 13, a crew of local volunteers gathered at the Elmhurst Metra Station to take part in Pilot Pete’s 9th Annual Coat Drive. Peter Thomas, a/k/a Pilot Pete, who owns the coffee shop inside the station, orchestrated the effort to bring more than 2,000 coats to the homeless […]
District 205 Board meets to discuss hybrid model of learning; Company approved to offer saliva tests to students
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Feb. 9 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members participated in the meeting, with some attending the meeting in person and others taking part […]
Theodore William Arey, 94
Theodore William Arey, beloved husband of Virginia, passed on peacefully Monday morning, Feb. 1 at the age of 94. Ginny lives on at Lexington Square Retirement Community where the couple was much loved by the caring staff. Ted was born in Cincinnati on May 27, 1926. He grew up in […]
Kathy Salzano, 57
Kathy Salzano, of Elmhurst, passed away on Feb. 3, surrounded by family and friends. She was 57. Born to Jean & Robert Tracy in Texas, Kathy immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Kathy went on to graduate from York Community High School as an honor student. After graduating […]
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 […]
