Here’s what’s going on at District 205 By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on May 28 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Karen Stuefen was absent from the meeting. Option for all-day […]
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Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest holds ‘Pre-Event’ at Pints
For lovers of craft beer, live music, and the camaraderie of a good beer fest, make plans to be at Pints Elmhurst on Saturday, June 15 for a special Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest ticket pre-sale event. The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation will host the 5th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, Sept. […]
Village of Villa Park planning for Summerfest
On Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15, the Village will host its annual Summerfest celebration in the Ardmore Business District at Ardmore & Park, along the Illinois Prairie Path by the Gazebo. The fest opens on Friday, June 14 from 6 to 11 p.m. for food, beer, bands, a […]
Illinois House sends marijuana legalization to Gov. Pritzker; Legal retail sales could begin Jan. 1, 2020
By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois The Illinois House on May 31 passed a bill legalizing adult recreational marijuana in the state. This opens up a new sector for businesses and customers who have been waiting for the legalization of marijuana. Stress is certainly something that has been said to […]
Willi S. Keding, 97
Willi S. Keding,, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 97. Beloved husband of Lisa C. Keding; loving father of Michael Keding, Ingrid (Rob) Pagano and Debbie (Mike) Persenico; proud “Opa” of Michelle, Ryan, Stephanie, Lauren and Michael; honored great “Opa” of Alana, Isaiah, Eliana […]
David H. Martin Jr. 90
David H. Martin Jr. 90, formerly of Elmhurst, Il. Beloved husband of Alice nee Kusles. Loving father of Christine (Ken) Calendo and Daniel (Kathy) Martin. Cherished grandfather of David (Nicole) Calendo, Amy (Phil) Weisberg, Ryan, Colleen and Kimberly Martin. Great grandfather of Luke and Ava Calendo. Dear brother of Dorothy […]
IC Catholic Prep boys track
IC Catholic Prep’s Michael Johnson competed in the shot put at the recent Class 1A boys track and field state meet in Charleston. Johnson finished second in his preliminary flight of the shot put with a toss of 46-10 1/4. The only thrower out of Johnson’s flight that advanced to […]
Timothy’s Jones fifth in the state in triple jump
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Timothy Christian boys track team had a pair of entrants in Danardo Jones and freshman Jake Postma at the recent Class 1A state boys track and field meet at Eastern Illinois University. Jones finished fifth in the state in the triple jump with a […]
York’s 3,200 relay fifth at state; Hill sixth in pole vault
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys track team brought home a pair of state medals recently. York’s 3,200 relay team finished fifth in the state, while pole-vaulter Brendan Hill took sixth in the state. York’s 3,200 team of Daniel Klysh, Ethan Kern, Brian Pratt and Michael Moriarty, all juniors, […]
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 […]
