Editor’s note: The following is a list of Democratic and Republican candidates who were in primary races March 19 in the communities of Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst, Lombard, Villa Park, Oakbrook Terrace and Wood Dale. The vote totals are unofficial and includes contested races only, as well as referenda. Total number […]
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Fenton High School, District 100 embroiled in controversy
Bensenville village president among those calling for District 100 superintendent to resign amid sexual abuse allegations surrounding fired teacher/staff member Staff report Fenton Community High School District 100 continues to be embroiled in controversy as angry students, parents, teachers and community members confronted district officials last week during two school […]
History Museum, Heritage Foundation honor Nancy Wilson with Bates Award; Long-time staff member and volunteer gave 42 years of service and dedication
The Elmhurst History Museum and the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, the fundraising arm for the museum, recently honored long-time volunteer and former staff member Nancy Wilson with the Alben F. Bates, Jr. Award. Established in 2007, the award is given to individuals or businesses which have made a significant and lasting […]
New scoreboard to be installed at York High School stadium
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the Elmhurst School District 205 Board meeting onTuesday, March 12, Board members voted unanimously to approve the installation of a new scoreboard at the stadium at York High School. Purchasing and installing the new Daktronics full color video display scoreboard will cost […]
District 205 staffing proposals presented; Collins urges caution
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The District 205 School Board meeting held Tuesday, March 12 included a presentation on the district’s staffing proposals for the 2024-25 school year. Joseph Schumacher, the district’s assistant superintendent of human resources, stated that the district is in the process of staffing its […]
Fern I. Barrie, 104
Fern I. Barrie, 104, of Elmhurst, passed away March 11, 2024. She was born April 21, 1919 in Chicago. Fern was known for her exceptional knitting, crafts, and baking skills. Fern and her husband, Vic, always enjoyed going to the beach and collecting sea shells. She was dearly […]
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 […]
Five Charged with Felony Retail Theft in 3 Incidents within 3 Hours
The Elmhurst Police Department reported the arrest of five suspects for felony retail theft offenses within a three hour period during three unrelated incidents on the evening of Friday, March 15, 2024. On March 15, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m. an Elmhurst Police officer spotted a suspect vehicle that returned […]
ESA announces winners of the Stanger Young Artists Competition; Sjostrom wins, four musicians stand out in annual concerto competition
The Elmhurst Symphony Association (ESA) is proud to announce the winners of the 55th annual Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Competition, held on Feb. 17 at the Union Church of Hinsdale. Conducted by the ESA and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst, the competition showcased 15 outstanding high school […]
Democratic, Republican primary candidates, referenda
Editor’s note: The following is a list of Democratic and Republican candidates who are in primary races March 19 in the communities of Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst, Lombard, Oakbrook Terrace and Wood Dale. This list includes contested races only, as well as referenda. Democrat President of the United States […]