On Sunday, Feb. 21, we will be hosting a zoom webinar for Elmhurst District 205 Board of Education candidates, Elmhurst mayoral candidates, and Elmhurst aldermanic candidates in contested races between the hours of 12 noon and 4:30 p.m. The following schedule is set for candidates: 12 noon to 1 p.m. […]
Elmhurst News
Edward E. Anderson, 94
Edward Eugene Anderson, of Elmhurst, departed Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village at the age of 94. He was born Jan. 20, 1927 as the son of John Edward (1894-1970) and Jessie May, nee Hay, (1900-1979), Anderson in Coalville, Iowa. Former domiciles of E.E. […]
‘Neighbors United’ petition lacking local signatures; Less than one-third of names are Elmhurst residents
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A group of neighbors in the Spring Road area have formed an organization called Elmhurst Neighbors United to protest a request for conditional use to build parking lots in the small business district in south Elmhurst. The request was made by the Moreci […]
City welcomes input on new Metra Station design ideas; Virtual public information meeting set for Thursday, Feb. 18
The City of Elmhurst has announced the next phase of the Elmhurst Metra Station Improvement Project to develop design concepts for the station. On Thursday, Feb. 18 from 6-7 p.m., the City will host a virtual public information meeting and deploy a survey to collect feedback from Elmhurst residents and […]
School Board seeks input on superintendent search; Online survey available, upcoming focus groups to be conducted soon
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education has begun the search process for a new Superintendent and the Board is seeking input from the public. School Board president Kara Caforio issued a letter last week urging parents and other stakeholders […]
Patricia G. Haidle, 88
Patricia G. Haidle, a longtime resident of Elmhurst passed away February 4, 2021 at the age of 88. She was a longtime member and volunteer of Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elmhurst. Beloved wife of the late Russell F. Haidle (2014); loving mother of Nancy Haidle, David (Donna) Haidle and […]
Robert Kevin Callahan, 66
Robert Kevin Callahan, native of Chicago, currently of Elmhurst; died peacefully at home with his family by his side at the age of 66; beloved husband of Linda, nee Mangieri; loving father of Kevin (Caroline) Callahan, Lawrence Knott and Mary Ann Knott; cherished grandfather of Dominick, George and Cara Rose; […]
Mary Catherine “Kay” Revane, 98
Mary Catherine “Kay” Revane, nee O’Donohue, age 98, longtime resident of Elmhurst and active parishioner at Immaculate Conception Parish; former employee of Elmhurst College in the Library and Media Center; beloved wife of the late Thomas J; loving mother of Thomas, Brian (Sandra), Joseph, Kathleen (Donald) Gidcumb, Nancy (Michael) Brook, […]
Community Calendar
Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Upcoming events will be published, whether they are virtual or in person Please remember to be safe at live events by wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and maintaining social distance. If your club or organization is gathering during this time, live OR virtually, […]
Top Crime News
Store employee battered trying to halt theft suspects On Jan. 30, assault and battery were reported at a store in the 600 block of N. York at around 4:27 p.m. Police arrived on the scene for the report of a battery that just occurred. The complainant stated she was battered […]