According to its weekly newsletter, the City 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 […]
Elmhurst News
Man charged with recklessly shooting handgun, striking hotel; Suspect found with 9mm Glock, several shell casings, police say
According to a release issued by Elmhurst Police Chief Michael McLean, on Friday, Jan. 5, at approximately 2:45 a.m., the Elmhurst Police Department responded to the Courtyard Marriott hotel at 370 No. IL Rte. 83 for a 911 call, reporting gunshots heard outside the building. Upon arrival, officers found no […]
Mary E. Fornatto, 86
It is with heavy hearts that we are mourning the loss yet celebrating the life of our sweet “Nana”. Mary Elizabeth Fornatto passed away on December 13, 2023. She is survived by her husband Elio, children Sue Carney (Jim), Bob (Mary Ann), Dan (Kathy), grandchildren Kelly (Ben), Madeline […]
Marjorie Patterson Barger, 84
Marjorie Patterson Barger, age 84, passed away January 3rd, 2024. Marjorie graduated from Elmhurst University, was a dedicated teacher of 25 years, and a member of the AAUW. Born January 6th, 1939 in Johnston City, IL to the late R.C. and the late Vivian (nee Higgerson) Patterson. […]
Joan Alexander
Joan Alexander (“Jody”), daughter of the late Christ Velis and Vasiliki (Kesses) was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 26, 1932, and was raised in Chicago with her sisters, Anne and Esther before the family moved to Oak Park. Joan graduated Marshall Elementary School in 1945, Providence High School in […]
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 […]
County ensuring safe passage for asylum seekers to Chicago; OHSEM says 49 buses, over 2,000 passengers have passed through DuPage
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT In last week’s issue, the Elmhurst Independent reported that a bus of 58 migrants from Texas stopped at the Elmhurst Metra station, purchased tickets for all passengers and boarded the 9:13 p.m. train to Chicago. Then later, another bus with 33 […]
District 205 approves tax levy for 2023; Average homeowner could face roughly 5% increase
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the Dec. 19 meeting of the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board, a brief public hearing was held on the adoption of the 2023 tax levy. Christopher Whelton, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, gave a presentation during […]
Deloris Imogene Scott
Deloris Imogene Scott, née Rockett, born April 11, 1935 in Springerton, IL, passed away December 24, 2023 in Elmhurst, IL. Beloved wife of the late William E. Scott; loving mother of Crystal Ann Scott; dear daughter of the late Jesse C. Rockett, Sr. and Anna Rockett. Preceded […]
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 […]
