Christine O. Smith, of Elmhurst, passed peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 77. Chris was preceded in death by her adoring husband Bruce; loving mother of Bruce (Melissa), Mark (Betsy) and Jenny (Jeff) Pozen; proud and caring “G” of Haley, Hanna, Bruce III, Ellen, Brian, Adam and […]
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Lola French, 98
Lola Clark French died peacefully on March 17, 2021, at the Michealsen Health Center of The Holmstad in Batavia, Ill. She was 98. Lola was born on February 13, 1923, in Mt. Sterling, Ill., to James R. and Laura Clemons Clark. The fourth of seven children, she grew up in […]
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 […]
James Wall passes away at 92; Long-time resident had connections in the movie industry, national politics, more
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent James McKendree Wall, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away March 22, 2021, at the age of 92. Wall was born on October 27, 1928 in Monroe, Georgia. After graduating high school, he enrolled at Georgia Tech and became a sportswriter for the […]
University creates new COVID-19 Relief Grant; Designed to help students affected by pandemic
Many universities have been praised for how well it has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. While there were some teething issues when it came to online lessons, the crisis was extremely well managed. From sending students vital information about changes via SMS (Read More about how that’s possible here) to ensure […]
Making Elmhurst University history
Kranz Forum on the Elmhurst University campus briefly became a foundry in December when Associate Professor of Art Dustan Creech and his sculpture students cast the Elmhurst University seal in bronze. The finished medallion will grace the hood over the fireplace in the Frick Center Founders Lounge.
RESPECT Elmhurst announces latest pledgors
From March 11 to March 19, the following people took the RESPECT Elmhurst pledge and agreed to act according to its mission. The Elmhurst Independent brings you the latest pledgors who include: Zaid Abdelsattar Cheryl Anne Paula Ciccarone Annice Coughlan Jimmy Crowley Pete Cruger Jennifer DeBosschere Daisy Dose Greg Gley […]
Many accuse Dulles Cleaners of racism; Neighbor condemns signs that reference ‘demonic Chinese influence’
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A business in downtown Elmhurst has taken a political stand – exercising his First Amendment Rights — and isn’t afraid to let the public know. Dulles Cleaners, owned by John Dulles, reportedly had a sign posted in the window of the dry-cleaning business […]
Breaking news at deadline… Moyer to depart D205 on March 31
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Monday, March 22 at about 2:30 p.m., the Independent received a communique from School District 205, authored by School Board President Kara Caforio, about Superintendent Dr. David Moyer “In January, Dr. Moyer announced that he would be leaving D205 at the end […]
District 205 approves in-person learning to begin Apr. 12; Some parents call for Moyer to be removed immediately
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on March 16 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Near the end of the meeting, board members voted unanimously to approve […]
