Community Calendar Saturday, Oct. 12 Artist talk with Rafael Blanco. Starting at 1 p.m. at the Elmhurst Art Museum, hear Blanco reflect on the murals he has reimagined for this exhibition, and his experiences as an artist creating public murals across the United States. Blanco sees rejection as integral to […]
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Elmhurst 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 […]
American Legion presents ‘Stories Behind the Songs’ Oct. 19
5th annual country music event raises funds for Legion By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On Saturday, Oct. 19 from 6-10 p.m., the Elmhurst American Legion Post THB #187 will host a popular country music event that has been taking place at the Legion the past few years. The […]
CONSTANCE SZEWCZYK
Constance Szewczyk, affectionately known by many names—Tia Sue, Connie to her friends, and Sue to her family—passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. Constance was a gentle and kind soul who touched the lives of everyone she met. She loved playing sports, especially racquetball and volleyball, and was […]
LEMYLE PAAPE, 82
Lemyle Paape, passed away in her 82nd year, Native of Vietnam, longtime resident of Elmhurst, retired employee of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital; beloved wife of Charles; loving mother of Anson, Cristina (Richard) Henderson and Dorothy Kotscha; cherished grandmother of Anthony, Jonathan, Natasha, Genesis, Amanda, Sarah, Samantha, Ashley, Mary, Charlie, Everett, […]
A bevy of balloons
SUBMITTED PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent Buttons and Bows celebrated the new school year with its annual ice cream social event. The staff was framed by a large group of balloons that greeted everyone who attended. Pictured are (from left): Ms. Sidoryk, Mrs. Sharko, Ms. Greetis, Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Triska.
ECPA celebrates milestone at Spotlight Giving Gala; Announces partnership with Ryan Companies
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT A crowd of supporters gathered at the River Forest Country Club on Saturday, Sept. 14 when the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) hosted its annual Spotlight Giving Gala. At the gala, the ECPA announced a partnership with Ryan Companies to begin development […]
Community Calendar
Saturday, Oct. 5 • Family Fall Fest. From 9 a.m.-noon presented by the Elmhurst Park District at Wild Meadows Trace, 511 S. York St., get your costumes ready and bring the family to The Depot at Wild Meadows Trace for Elmhurst Park District’s Family Fall Fest. Activities include Safety Town […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
ROBERTA JOSEPHINE (KROK) RAMSEY
Roberta Ramsey, a beloved lifelong resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on September 24, 2024, at the age of 85. She was the cherished wife of James Clifton Ramsey, with whom she shared 67 beautiful years of marriage. Their love story began […]
