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 June 18 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Chris Kocinski was absent from the meeting. FCCLA students honored […]
Elmhurst News
Elmhurst Memorial Pink Elephant Shop closes after 35 years
By Marisa Mancini For the Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Memorial Resale Pink Elephant Shop, an Elmhurst icon for nearly 35 years, will close its doors for good on Friday June 28, 2019. It will be greatly missed by many local residents. The Pink Elephant, founded by Elmhurst Memorial Hospital […]
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! Thursday, July 4 4 on the 4th race Come out to enjoy the 15th annual Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th, a four-mile race on the Fourth of July that starts and finishes on Prospect Avenue between […]
Obituary: Dr. Mario Lucchinetti
Dr. Mario Lucchinetti Dr. Mario Lucchinetti passed away peacefully on June 24, 2019, at his home in Rochester, Minn., surrounded by his wife, sister, daughters, and caregivers. He is survived by his wife, Marianne; daughters, Silvia Lucchinetti (Robert Kussy), Claudia Lucchinetti Wiepert (Mat Wiepert), and Adriana Lucchinetti McCarthy (Glenn McCarthy); […]
House sends graduated tax question to voters
By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois A constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to set higher tax rates on greater amounts of income passed its last legislative hurdle Monday and will head to the voters for final approval about 18 months from now. After more than three hours […]
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 […]
Raymond E. Fiebrandt 84
Raymond E. Fiebrandt, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Nancy E. Loving father of Chuck and Ed (Dawn). Cherished grandfather of Briana, Angelo, Rocco, Marie and Laura. Fond brother of Donald (the late Rose) Fiebrandt and Judy (the late Robert ) James. Uncle […]
Roberta A. “ Bobbie” Lemes, 83
Roberta A. “ Bobbie” Lemes, nee Roesch, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Anthony Lemes. Loving mother of Steven (Sue) Lemes, Kathy Stearn and Jane (John) Beckwith. Cherished grandmother of Melisa Stearn, Jamie (Matt) Vakicev, Ryan Beckwith, Jessica Lemes, Chase (Kate) Stearn, Janessa […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Wednesday, June 12 Active Senior Expo From 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Active Senior Expo will be held at Abbington Banquets, 3S002 IL Route 53 in Glen Ellyn (at Butterfield Rd.). Info on top-ics of interest to seniors as […]
