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Alice J. Martin, 89

Alice J. Martin nee Kusles, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of Christine (Ken) Calendo and Daniel (Kathy) Martin. Cherished grandmother of David (Nicole) Calendo and Amy (Phil) Weisberg, Ryan, Colleen and Kimberly Martin. Great grandmother of […]

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Community Calendar

The Calendar returns! The Elmhurst Independent has started providing the Community Calendar to its readers who enjoy keeping up with what is going on around town. Upcoming events will be published, even if they are virtual and only available online. Please remember to be safe when attending live events by […]

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Vending machine explodes, prompts arson investigation On Sept. 18, police said officers responded with the fire department for the report of a vending machine on fire in the 400 block of E. Schiller at around 9:36 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing multiple pops before observing sparks coming from the vending machine. […]

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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 […]

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Community Calendar

The Calendar returns! This week, the Elmhurst Independent returns the Community Calendar to its readers who enjoy keeping up with what is going on around town. It has been decided to publish upcoming events, even if they are virtual and only available online. Please remember to be safe when attending […]

Elmhurst News Obituaries

Wanda M. Ray, 91

Wanda M. Ray, nee McCoy, of Del Webb’s Sun City, Huntley, formerly  of Elmhurst, passed away September 16, 2020 at the age of 91. She was born in Walnut, Mississippi on February 17, 1929 to Thomas and Thelma McCoy. Wanda was a former elementary teacher for the Elgin School District […]

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Mazzochi bill helps families offset new COVID-related school costs with tax credits; Special consideration for teachers who are also parents

State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) filed legislation to help families with school-age children, where in-person learning was disrupted because of COVID-19. Rep. Mazzochi explained, “our parents need at least some relief and compensation from the state for the many varied, unexpected and unanticipated costs incurred because of schools that shut […]

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Suspect resists arrest after police find PCP, brass knuckles, more On Sept. 15, Carol Ames, 21, of Wood Dale, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest, illegal transportation of alcohol, possession of cannabis by the driver and speeding subsequent to a […]

Elmhurst News Police Reports

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 […]

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COVID-19 updates for DuPage County

As of 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, there were 16,757 total cases among DuPage County residents, including 549 deaths. Since Sunday, there were 98 new cases and NO deaths related to COVID-19 reported. Number of cases by town At press time, the DuPage Department of Health reported the following […]