Elmhurst School District 205 joins the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the twelfth statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. The survey provides a unique opportunity for students, teachers and parents to have a voice in improving their schools. Now through March 29, students in grades 4-12 […]
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Barbara Ellen Miazga, 81
Barbara Ellen Miazga, 81 Born: September 7, 1942 (Woodstock, Illinois) Died: February 1, 2024 (Sherman Hospital, Elgin, Illinois) Barbara Miazga was a loving, family woman who made a significant impact on the lives of many with her calming/steadying influence, go-go-go nonstop motor, and extremely sharp wit. Barbara grew up […]
Bruce Evan Blair, 87
Bruce Evan Blair, 87, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away on January 30, 2024 after a brief illness and hospitalization. Bruce was the beloved husband of Ruth and the cherished father of Laura (Dan) McKnight of Wauconda (recently of Shawnee, KS), Barbara (David) Mevis of Naperville, and Carolyn (Ted) […]
Bruce Leon Josephs
On February 2nd, 2024, the community lost Bruce Leon Josephs. Bruce passed in Naples, FL surrounded by his family and friends. His passing concluded a 6 year battle with cancer, having beaten it once during that time. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Melinda Kay […]
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 […]
Leaders address community at 17th annual ‘Shape of Addison’
Board leadership from seven local government entities participated in the 17th annual ‘Shape of Addison’ town hall meeting held at Addison Village Hall on Thursday, January 25th. The event provides an opportunity for the agencies to present brief reports on their activities and accomplishments during the past year and initiatives […]
Mayors roast Quigley
PAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Former Mayor Steve Morley (left) and current Mayor Scott Levin have a hearty laugh at one of the jokes told on Friday, Feb. 2 at the Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra’s Mayors’ Roast of John Quigley of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECCI). The roast […]
Man charged with burglary after stealing car from dealership; Police K-9, drone help find suspect quickly; dealer employees block offender who then flees
On Sunday, Jan. 28, at approximately 1:52 p.m. the Elmhurst Police Department responded to WIN Auto Plaza at 704 W. Lake Street for a 911 call reporting a vehicle theft in progress. It was learned that two dealership employees had arrived at the used car dealership to drop off a […]
City kicks off ‘Downtown Plan’ for growth, development; Public input sought; two workshop meetings scheduled next Tuesday
The City of Elmhurst has announced the kick-off of the Elmhurst Downtown Plan. The Plan will serve as the City’s official guide for downtown growth and development. Informed by existing conditions, community consensus, community vision, and future potentials, the plan will serve as a road map to the future for […]
Keith Olson, 87
Keith Olson, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Irmgard, daughters Andrea Johnson (Jeffry) and Annette Sprague (Ted), grandchildren Everett, Dylan, and Caroline, and brother Clark (Barbara). He was born in the […]
