Michael Perrino, of Elmhurst, passed away surrounded by family on January 2, 2019, at the age of 80. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, his service went beyond that to his country. He was a loving husband to Sharon Jean for 57 years, loving father of Michael N. (Cindy) […]
Elmhurst News
Rose “Rosie” Nelson, 93
Rose “Rosie” Susann Nelson, nee Skorepa, of Elmhurst, formerly of Chicago and Berwyn, passed away recently at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Vernon H. Nelson, longtime owner of Nelson Appliance Service in Elmhurst; loving mother of Phyllis (Thomas) Taras and Judith Nelson; proud grandmother of Rebecca […]
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 Dec. 23 Sean T. Iacobellis, 20, […]
Elmhurst Community Calendar
Friday, Jan 18 Last day to recycle your holiday lights. For drop-off locations and hours, visit elmhurst.org. Saturday, Jan. 19 At 10:30 a.m., persons age 8 through adult are invited to the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art for a 75-minute program on Rock & Mineral ID. With Geologist […]
ECCI Celebrates 100th Annual Awards Gala On January 25
Members and guests will gather together to celebrate the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 100th Annual Awards Gala in the main floor ballroom at The Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook, on Friday, January 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. “This is a real showcase event […]
New Year brings new van and new hopes for Elmhurst man with cerebral palsy; Community raises nearly $50K to buy wheelchair accessible van
By Patti Pagni For The Elmhurst Independent Sam Williams was “stuck. ” Barbara Rosenberg sprung into action. And, the Elmhurst community followed. Williams, 35, who has cerebral palsy, has accomplished more than many able-bodied adults. He earned his Master of Public Health degree, is a peer-mentor leader for Easter Seals, […]
IC Catholic Prep boys basketball
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team competed in its own IC Catholic Prep-Westmont tournament. The Knights opened play with a 66-63 loss to Elmwood Park. IC Catholic Prep then lost 49-48 to Chicago Perspectives IIT/Joslin in the second game and then won a 53-46 decision […]
York girls basketball team wins Montini consolation championship
By Mike Miazga Correspondent After a slow start, the York girls basketball team won its final three games to finish 3-1 and win the consolation championship at the 10th annual Montini Christmas Tournament in Lombard. York started the tournament with a 47-38 loss to Geneva. The Dukes then defeated Huntley […]
Timothy Christian’s Harris hits for 33 and 24 points at York’s Tosh
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Timothy Christian boys basketball team came away with a pair of wins at the always-competitive 32-team Jack Tosh Holiday Classic hosted by York. The Trojans opened play with a 56-37 loss to Wheaton North. Timothy led 15-12 after the first quarter, but was outscored 16-7 […]
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 Dec. 20 A victim […]