Following a lifetime of adventures, Kathleen “Kay” Sprehe, of Elmhurst Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2020. She was surrounded in love by her three daughters at the Florida home of her daughter. Kay was born on April 22, 1928, one of four children of William and Elizabeth Nelson […]
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George Bovis, 79
With great sadness we announce the passing of George Steven Bovis, of Oak Brook, on April 12, 2020. Born on August 3, 1940, and married to Elizabeth on April 8, 1967 in Chicago, George was an executive of White Hen Pantry, member of the Sports Car Club of America, and […]
Edgar Emil Finke, 95
Edgar Emil Finke, 95, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of April 21, 2020, with his loving wife Dolores at his side in his home in Marengo. He was born on November 4, 1924 in Addison to William and Emma (Ahrens) Finke. He married Dolores Jost on April […]
COVID-19 updates for DuPage County
As of 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, there were 2,625 total cases among DuPage County residents, including 135 deaths. Of those, 509 were outbreak-associated, while 2,116 were not. Since Sunday, there were 178 new cases and four deaths reported. (Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting, e.g., long-term […]
Update on 10K to benefit Joe Newton Scholarship
Hopeful organizers move forward with plans; new contests added for students who missed out on state meet By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Dan Dziubski, Naperville 10K Relay Race Director, recently contacted the Inde-pendent with an update on the 10K Relay to benefit the Joe Newton Scholarship Award. “What […]
Two charged with carjacking from McDonald’s drive-through in Lombard; Lombard, Elmhurst police assist in high speed chase to apprehend
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Lombard police officers responded to the McDonald’s restaurant at 300 E. Roosevelt Road on Thursday, April 23 on the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that a victim had been in line at the drive-thru window when two males armed […]
Frederick Ronald Luscombe, 84
Frederick Ronald Luscombe, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at the age of 84. Fred was born in 1935 to Fred and Elsie Luscombe. He grew up in Crystal Lake, IL, with a sister, Grace who preceded him in death. After graduating from Crystal Lake High […]
Elmhurst businesses that are currently open
As a service to its readers, the Independent is publishing a short list of some of the businesses that remain open, despite the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Want to be included on this list? Send the following information: your business name, address, contact person, phone number and web site to: [email protected]. […]
Some businesses that are currently open
As a service to its readers, the Independent is publishing a short list of some of the businesses that remain open, despite the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Tree of Life Wellness Center Kelly Synowiec-Moroney, D.C. 551 Spring Rd 630-941-8733 elmhurstwellness.com Tree Towns Imaging & Color Graphics 1041 So. Rte. 83 treetowns.com […]
City offers “Restaurant Support Guide”; Lists dining establishments with special services available
The following Elmhurst establishments have confirmed with the City that they plan to modify their business plan during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic to remain open in some capacity offering drive-thru, carryout, curbside, or delivery options to patrons. Please note that restaurants and bars may have modified hours and menu offerings […]
