As a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and multiple Grammy Award-winning songwriter, composer, producer, arranger and guitarist, Nile Rodgers has worked with a host of iconic artists ranging from David Bowie and Madonna to Beyoncé and Daft Punk. He’s written, produced and performed […]
Elmhurst News
Elmhurst University confirms 2 students tested positive for tuberculosis
On Thursday, Oct. 31, Elmhurst University and President Troy VanAken confirmed that two students tested positive for tuberculosis. The two students were placed in isolation and are under medical supervision. The university assured students and staff in a campus-wide statement that it is working closely with the DuPage County Health […]
Under my father’s fedora
By Dee Longfellow EDITOR More memories of days gone by … As I retire, it’s been fun to recall the most memorable times over the past 22 years, even if some were sad. I was walking down the hallway of my childhood home in 1967 when something stopped me dead […]
Community Calendar
Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 13th annual Wilder Mansion Holiday Market. From 4-8 p.m. Nov. 1 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2, presented by Wilder Mansion (211 S. Prospect) and Kelly Stetler|COMPASS, this is a one of a kind artisan and seasonal gifts, including pottery, stationery, fiber, jewelry, […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
Elmhurst school named a National Blue Ribbon School
Jefferson Elementary among 356 schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Jefferson Elementary School now has the “bragging rights” to be added to the list of schools in the United States to have earned National Blue Ribbon Status. The announcement came from […]
JANE JOANN STINSON, 99
Jane JoAnn Stinson, nee Perelli, age 99, cherished wife of the late Cecil (2020) for 68 years. Devoted mother of Julie (Gerald) Glander. Proud grandmother of Tyler (Mary) Glander and Melanie (Nathan) Weglarz. Loving great-grandmother of Andrew, Thomas, Philip Glander and Ethan Weglarz. Dear aunt of many nieces and […]
List of candidates, referenda, propositions on Nov. 5 general election ballot
Editor’s note: The following is a list of candidates running for federal, state and DuPage County offices who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot, as well as a list of referenda and propositions. Candidates who are running unopposed are not listed. This list is specific to voters who reside […]
School District 48’s ‘Safe Schools, Secure Futures’ referendum on November ballot; District includes Salt Creek school on Route 83, Frontage Road
Salt Creek School District 48 is placing a $48 million bond measure on the Nov. 5 ballot. If approved by taxpayers, the funds will be used to improve safety and security, ADA accessibility, traffic flow, physical education and academic programming. “If the referendum is successful, the district will be equipped […]
Community Calendar
Saturday, Oct. 26 Family Day: Monochrome Portraits. From 1-4 p.m. presented by the Elmhurst Art Museum, inspired by the technicolor of Rafael Blanco, families are invited for an afternoon exploring color and portraiture. Using different shades or one’s favorite hue, visitors can create pictures of themselves or loved ones in […]
