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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Richard A. Koester, 74
Richard A. Koester, of Lombard, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away July 9, 2020 at the age of 74. He was a member of Medinah Shriners, Lombard Masonic Lodge 1098 and the Midwest Street Rod Club. Beloved husband of 54 years to Bonnie (nee Handing); beloved father of Candi (Kyle) Loomis […]
Frances M. Quebbemann, 89
Frances M. Quebbemann passed away peacefully at her home on July 5, 2020 at the age of 89. Frances was a long time resident of Elmhurst since May 1962. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph H. Quebbemann for more than 42 years; loving mother of Anthony (Julie) […]
Shirley L. Henricksen, 97
Shirley L. Henricksen, of Elmhurst, formerly of Sun City West, Ariz., passed away peacefully June 29, 2020 at the age of 97. Shirley was the founder of Henricksen Office Furniture Company in 1962 and was considered a woman pioneer in the man dominated office furniture industry. She was well respected […]
Robert Erwin Dillingham, 84
“A righteous man who walks in his integrity—How blessed are his sons after him.” Proverbs 20:7…is a beautiful reflection of the life of Robert Erwin Dillingham, who passed away on June 25, 2020 at the age of 84. Bob, or “Dill” as he was known to those who were close […]
City rejects applicant for alderman due to business incentive agreement; Storino: If resident served, it would be Class 4 felony
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to information provided by the City of Elmhurst Brewpoint Coffee CEO and founder Melissa Villanueva has been disqualified from representing the First Ward as an alderman on the Elmhurst City Council due to her incentive agreement with the City. City attorney Donald […]
Garden Club holds ‘Stroll’ in lieu of annual Walk & Faire; Seeks help to support scholarship program
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT This is usually the weekend when Wilder Park is abuzz with all things “garden.” The second Sunday in July is typically the Elmhurst Garden Club’s annual Garden Walk & Faire – this year would have been the 25th. But due to the COVID-19 […]
After 41 years, Elmhurst Restaurant closes its doors
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Owner Peter Bizios has announced that he is closing the Elmhurst Family Restaurant at 411 W. Lake St. after 41 years in business. It was a decision that was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused set-backs that Bizios said his restaurant […]
Classic Cinemas temporarily closes theaters again; York Theatre among the casualties, after being open only 2 weeks
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent In its July 2 issue, the Elmhurst Independent brought readers the news that York Theatre in downtown had finally opened again. A ribbon-cutting and grand reopening took place on Friday, June 26, the first day of Phase 4 of Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan […]
DiCianni responds to his critics
‘Most appalling’ was young people with offensive signs toward police By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Pete DiCianni had a rough one last week. The DuPage County Board member and former Elmhurst mayor was attempting to do his part to support the law enforcement community by participating in an […]
