Monday, July 7, 2025
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Garden Club will be showcasing six homes on Sunday, July 13, for what President Lynn Dowiarz calls “our biggest fundraiser,” aptly titled “An Afternoon in the Garden,” which will also include a vendor fair/craft boutique. Dowiarz and Garden Walk Committee Chair […]
Ronald Charles Dyckma, 83, former long-time resident of Elmhurst, IL, peacefully passed away on June 25, 2025, in Batavia, IL. Born on January 19, 1942, to Charles and Pearl Dyckma, Ron built a life rooted in love, loyalty, and simplicity. He was united in marriage to his beloved […]
The Elmhurst Family Pride Fest took place on Saturday at the Elmhurst Presbyterian Church. The family event included a bouncy house, photo booth, face painting, balloon animals, games, crafts, food vendors and several local vendors that offer resources to the LGBTQ+ community. The event was hosted by the Elmhurst […]
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Aug. 17 Legacies: Selections from the Elmhurst Art Museum Permanent Collection. Much of EAM’s permanent collection results from the relationship between the museum and the people who previously owned the work, including artists, collectors, and their family members. The galleries […]
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 […]
The 20th Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th will kick off the Fourth of July in Elmhurst at 7:15 a.m. on Friday. “It will be a celebration of 20 great years of racing on the beautiful streets of Elmhurst and giving back to a community that is known […]
Early packet pickup for the 20th anniversary Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th begins on Saturday, June 28, at Fleet Feet Elmhurst, 124 E. Schiller St., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Packet pickup will resume at Fleet Feet on Wednesday, July 2 (11 a.m […]
The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch will host its annual Used Book Sale from June 26 to 29 at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. Thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, records, and audio books will be available for purchase. The Preview Sale is from 6 to 9 […]
Leona G. Benak, affectionately known as Lee, passed away at the age of 87 on June 9, 2025, in Elmhurst, Illinois. Born on November 27, 1937, Lee led a life marked by deep connections and a love for her family. Lee’s journey began at Blessed Agnes Grammar School, […]
Michael F. Iozzo, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and Deacon, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, in Elmhurst, Illinois, at the age of 75. Born on March 14, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Michael was the cherished son of the late Frank J. Iozzo and Marie Iozzo […]