Roy Lee Tinnon, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 92. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and served during WWII. Beloved husband of Catherine Nee Flannery. Loving father of John (Wendy), Alan (Janet) and Mke (Mary). Dear grandfather of Erin (Julianna) Tinnon, Caitlin Tinnon, […]
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Elmhurst Community Calendar
Community Calendar Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Friday July 27 — Superior Ambulance presents the Elmhurst Cycling Classic The Sixth Annual Elmhurst Cycling Classic takes place throughout the Elmhurst College and Wilder Park neighborhoods. Don’t miss the opportunity to ride in the Community Ride […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
Police Reports The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Criminal damage, criminal defacement, criminal trespass […]
State Rep. donates kidney to her ex-husband. Deb Conroy says gift was as much for her children as for him
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent “When it’s the father of your children, it’s about family. It’s always about family.” Those were the words of State Representative Deb Conroy sharing the news that she had donated a kidney to her former husband Tim. “More than anything, it was […]
The City remembers Charles Weigel, Jr., former mayor passes at 94
Last week, the Independent learned from the City of Elmhurst that former Mayor Charles “Chuck” Weigel, Jr. had passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018, at the age of 94.
Elmhurst Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Sunday, July 22 Run for Hunger 5K Beginning at 8 a.m., the Run for Hunger 5K will step off from Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, followed by a Kids Run at 8:45 a.m. Participants are urged to bring a non-perishable […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Assault, battery July 9 Police said […]
Catchy Caption contest!
The Elmhurst Independent is offering its readers a chance to get in on the action and write your own Catchy Caption to a photo from the Independent archives. Winners will be announced in a future issue of the Independent and will win a prize.
District 205 Board discusses master facility plan, referendum. Discussion continues on all-day K, boundary adjustments.
The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a workshop meeting on June 28 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Karen Stuefen was absent from the meeting, which lasted more than four hours. The board held the workshop meeting to discuss elements of its […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Assault, battery July 2 Antonio Arias, […]
