By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent During public forum of the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, about 12 neighbors of Mark & Rosie Anglewicz spoke in support of their request for a variance for an addition they plan to build onto their home. Rosie Anglewicz spoke […]
Elmhurst News
Marjorie Ann Sommers
The Lord called Marjorie Ann Sommers home on January 17, 2020. She was born March 1, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas to Walter and Lena (nee Heider) Voth. Marjorie attended schools in Texas and Arkansas before heading to Valparaiso University to study Biology. She met the love of her earthly […]
Linda Louise Zawada, 72
Linda Louise Zawada, 72, of Elmhurst, passed away on January 17, 2020, at the age of 72. She was born to parents Sophie, nee Schluntz, and Alfred Kuppinger in Chicago. Linda graduated from Lakeview High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the University of Illinois […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Thursday, Jan. 30 From 7-8 p.m., the Elmhurst Youth Commission and Thrive D205 invites parents and teens to a program entitled, “Legal Marijuana: What Does It Mean for Teens,” in the large meeting room at Elmhurst Public […]
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 […]
Top Crime News
Person knocks at door, asks for change for $100 bill Suspicious circumstances were reported in the 400 block of Ridgeland at around 12:24 p.m. on Jan. 22. A suspect, described as a white male, around 50 years old, five feet, 11 inches and 180 pounds with a medium build, an […]
Top Crime News
Juvenile charged with punching mother’s face goes to detention On Jan. 11, officers responded a report of a domestic battery at around 1:05 p.m. Upon arrival, police met with the suspect and the victim, who was the suspect’s mother. The victim states the suspect became upset with her and reportedly […]
William E. Cloud
William E. Cloud of Elmhurst died at home on Dec. 28, 2019. Bill’s family was the center of his life. Born on Aug. 5, 1932 and a veteran of the Korean War, he was a lifelong teacher, both in the classroom and out. He believed that each of us wants […]
Joseph Leo Biggs, 61
Joseph Leo Biggs, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 61. Joseph was the cherished father of Brandon and Brittany. Caring ex-husband of Karen. Loving boyfriend of Chrissy. Devoted son of James Leo and Marie Biggs. Dear brother of Corrine (late William) Hopkins, John, James (late […]
County invites residents to Route 83 community workshops; Input sought on Route 83 Corridor Plan
Residents are invited to two community workshops to provide input and hear about key recommendations community planners will make regarding the DuPage County Route 83 Corridor Plan. A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at the Villa Park Library, 305 Ardmore Ave. DuPage County is working […]
