Don Stibbe, Jr. exhibited enthusiasm in all he did throughout his life, whether it was operating his own small neighborhood grocery store in Elmhurst, or managing as broker/owning his own successful RE/MAX Real Estate business. Whatever Don did, his intent was to do it right and do it well. His […]
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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 […]
Registration continues for the 18th Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th
4 on the 4th packet pickup this weekend Get ready to run! Registration continues for the 18th Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th race at 4on4th.com, and packet pickup times are set at Fleet Feet Sports in Elmhurst. The traditional 4-mile run on the […]
Elmhurst takes Pride
Artist Sonya Jae Fidele puts the final touches on a window at The Vape Room at 261 No. York St., celebrating June as Pride Month in Elmhurst, as declared by Mayor Scott Levin at a recent City Council meeting. Painting murals on the windows of stores in downtown is a […]
School Board Capsules; District 205 students, teams recognized for achievements
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on June 13 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Jim Collins was absent from the meeting. The meeting’s spotlight/recognition segment noted the achievements of several district […]
Controversial book gets support from public; Board votes to adopt all materials, including ‘American Street’ excerpts
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the regular meeting of the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board on Tuesday, June 13, four people spoke during public forum in support of the district including the fiction book “American Street” in the English curriculum for York High School […]
William Joseph Prust, 66
William Joseph “Bill” Prust, of Norman, Okla., formerly of Villa Park and Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 66. Beloved father of Joey (Kathy). Loving grandfather of Jordan and Olivia Prust. Dear brother of Donna Faur, Nancy (Mike) Hogan and the late Richie Prust. Dear son of the […]
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 […]
Cathy Richardson enthralls fans at gazebo
BRENDA GARCIA PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Cathy Richardson opened up the Music at the Gazebo series of concerts this year with her performance on Thursday, June 8, drawing a huge crowd at Wild Meadows Trace on Spring Road. People were seated past the Prairie Path with their chairs on the grassy […]
Elmhurst University cuts ribbon on E-celerator Innovation Center; Recognizes students who took first in Big Idea Pitch Contest
Elmhurst University recently celebrated the spirit—and practice—of entrepreneurship by cutting the ribbon on the new E-celerator Innovation Space and applauding two students whose idea took first prize in the competitive Big Idea startup pitch contest held at College of DuPage. Campus leaders gathered in May for the grand opening of […]
