During a special call meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 17, the DuPage County Board approved $2.5 million in additional CARES Act funds to help bars and restaurants that are financially struggling due to the mitigation measures ordered by the state of Illinois. On Oct. 23, as part of the State’s COVID-19 […]
Elmhurst News
Bond set for man accused of killing Lombard bicyclist with his vehicle
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced that bond had been set for a Chicago man accused of killing a bicyclist with his car and then fleeing the scene of the crash. Norris Watt, 25, of Chicago, appeared […]
County announces a new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site; Odeum in Villa Park opens Monday, Nov. 23
In response to the exponential spread of COVID-19 cases and the increased need for testing, the DuPage County Health Department is announcing the addition of a second community-based drive-thru testing site to provide additional testing resources in DuPage County. The additional COVID-19 testing site will be located at the Odeum […]
School Board president’s speech in full
Following is the full text of the speech delivered by Board president Kara Caforio: “It is November—eight months since the shutdown, and while each of us has had our unique experiences during this time, there is one commonality. We have all lost something or someone. We, as fellow community members […]
COVID discussions dominate School Board’s virtual meeting; Some special needs students to move back to district buildings
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17. All seven board members joined members of the district administration to participate in the virtual meeting, which took place remotely. Board president Kara Caforio stated that current […]
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 […]
Joseph N. Jurewicz, 92
Joseph “Joe” N. Jurewicz, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away November 13, 2020 at the age of 92. He was born June 6, 1928 in Erie, Pa., to the late Joseph and the late Marie Miezio Jurewicz. Joe was a United States Navy Veteran, serving during both WWII and […]
Frank Attento, 82
Frank Attento, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away November 15, 2020, at the age of 82. Frank was born on April 14, 1938, in Rende, Italy to the late Michele and the late Concetta Attento. He came from humble beginnings, when he arrived in Chicago, he landed his first […]
Steven Messerschmidt, 68
Steven James Messerschmidt, of Fate, Tex., passed away on November 13, 2020, at the age of 68. He was born May 14, 1952 in Hinsdale to Fred and Anna (Fritzel) Messerschmidt. He grew up in Downers Grove and Elmhurst and proudly attended Immaculate Conception High School. He started his life-long […]
Donald Jones, 93
Donald Jones, of Elmhurst and formerly of Flossmoor, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2020, at the age of 93. Don was born on January 12, 1927 to his parents John Riley and Lillian (Griffin) Jones. He is preceded in death […]