Beginning Wednesday, June 5, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., local farmers, bakers and other vendors will be at the municipal lot just east of York on Vallette street to sell fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, pastries, cheese, flowers, honey, soaps and more. An ongoing summer tradition, the York & Vallette […]
Elmhurst News
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 […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Monday, May 27 101st Memorial Day Parade Come downtown to view some 90 entries as they march in Elmhurst’s 101st Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst, stepping off at 9:30 a.m. After the parade, there will […]
Elmhurst to celebrate 101st Memorial Day Parade; Ceremony to follow in Wilder Park
Led by Grand Marshal Lori Tompos, a Desert Storm and Gulf War combat veteran as a Captain in the United States Army and resident of Elmhurst, some 90 entries will march in Elmhurst’s 101st Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 27, stepping off at 9:30 a.m. […]
Daniel J. Wasylean, 87
Daniel J Wasylean, a long-time resident of Elmhurst, passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2019, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Ann: loving father of Joseph (Cheryl) Wasylean, Christine Wasylean and Paula (Ted) Rourk: cherished grandfather of Kimberly Wasylean, Lauren Rourk, Darrielle Wasylean and Kollen Wasylean. Daniel retired […]
School Board Capsules
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 Tuesday, May 14 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Courtenae Trautmann was absent. There were no […]
Elmhurst Council approves eight stories for Addison Ave. apartments
Aldermen discuss traffic congestion, respect for Downtown Plan By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent At its meeting on Monday, May 6, the Elmhurst City Council approved conditional use for a 92-foot-high, eight-story apartment building at 183, 189, 191 Addison Avenue. It prompted a discussion among alderman regarding […]
Freshmen Calcagno, Manchester bring home state medals for IC Catholic Prep girls track
Knights girls soccer team headed to Class 1A supersectional By Mike Miazga Correspondent The freshmen ruled the day for IC Catholic Prep’s girls track team at the recent Class 1A state finals meet. Freshman Kennedy Calcagno finished fifth in the state in the 800 and 1,600 runs, while classmate Carly […]
Timothy Christian’s Clark 10th in state in the 3,200. York’s May 11th in the 1,600
Timothy Christian’s Clark 10th in the state in the 3,200 York’s May 11th in the 1,600 By Mike Miazga Correspondent Timothy Christian junior Hope Clark finished 10th in the state in the 3,200 run at the recent Class 1A girls track and field state finals at Eastern Illinois University. Clark […]
James Vernon Crow, 79
James Vernon Crow, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 79. Sergeant First Class, US Army, Ret.; 1958 graduate of Compton High School in Calif. Beloved husband of the late Ericka Crow; loving father of James Edward Crow, Linda Erika (Joseph) Korienek, and Frank Kreiling of Germany; proud […]
