By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Late Monday, the Independent learned that a 22-year-old Democratic candidate for the DuPage County Board in District 4 would be withdrawing from the race due to a video that went viral and drew national attention. Hadiya Afzal was witnessed on Twitter laughing at […]
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COVID-19 updates for DuPage County
As of 11 a.m. on Monday, July 26, there were 10,941 total cases among DuPage County residents, including 507 deaths. Since Sunday, there were 61 new cases and one death of a female in her 90s with COVID-19 reported. Number of cases by town At press time, the DuPage Department […]
DuPage County offers energy assistance through LIHEAP
DuPage County Community Services will accept applications for the annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning July 27 until June 30, 2021, or until funds are depleted. Households in need of energy assistance, especially those with disconnection notices, high past due balances, and the general population who have […]
New COVID-19 community testing center opening in Bensenville
VNA Health Care is opening a new COVID-19 community testing center at St. Alexis Catholic Church, 400 W. Wood Avenue, in Bensenville. Starting Tuesday, July 28, the testing center will offer COVID-19 testing by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 1:30– 4:30 p.m. Individuals will be […]
DuPage voters may now apply for Vote by Mail ballots
According to a release from DuPage County, voters may now apply for Vote by Mail ballots for the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election. In compliance with new state election law in response to COVID-19, the DuPage County Clerk Election Division has increased the ballot application period by nearly seven weeks. […]
Attempted murder suspect extradited back to Illinois; Attempted murder suspect extradited back to Illinois
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT In its July 9 edition, the Elmhurst Independent reported the story about 22-year-old Alec Gonzales, who had been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder for allegedly shooting a 55-year-old Elmhurst man who was out walking his dog. Gonzales was also charged with […]
Shirley L. Reese, 91
Shirley L. Reese, of Elmhurst, passed away on July 17, 2020 in Elmhurst at the age of 91. She was born in Forest Park on April 17, 1929. Loving daughter of the late William and Myrtle, nee Hewelt, Reese. Dear sister of Eileen Reese. Funeral service was held Friday, July […]
Victor J. Martincic, 80
Victor J. Martincic, of Lemont, formerly a long-time resident of Elmhurst, passed away on July 18, 2020 at the age of 80. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Devoted husband of Rasa Martincic, nee Rimas. Loving father of Kristian (Niki) Martincic. Cherished grandfather of Luke and Tali. Beloved […]
Marsha Raffen, 64
Marsha S. Raffen Nee Johnson, 64, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020, after a four-year courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Tim Raffen; loving mother of Chris (Tammy) Raffen, the late Melissa Raffen, and Kim (Jason) Raffen. Cherished grandmother of Hailey, Aubry and Bryce. […]
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 […]
