Friday, December 27, 2024
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts is bringing magic to downtown Elmhurst thanks to the support of the DuPage Foundation. Jeanette Andrews presented her first magic performance at age 4, was paid for her first show at age 6, and that day began running her own business. She has never […]
The City of Elmhurst has partnered with Everbridge, a leader in unified critical communications, to keep the Elmhurst community safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. The City will begin using the system starting in 2024, known as “Elmhurst ALERTS,” to communicate during emergencies, […]
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to the Facebook page of the Elmhurst Police Department, a bus of 58 migrants from Texas stopped at the Elmhurst train station. Someone on board acting as a “leader” purchased Metra tickets for all passengers, who boarded the 9:13 p.m. train to […]
John Kalis MD, age 71, of Elmhurst, passed away on November 23, 2023. Beloved husband of 45 years to Mary Ann, nee Castelli; loving father of Christopher (Lisa Armstrong) Kalis and Erica (Bob) Voightmann; cherished grandpa of Natalie, Matthew and Emily Voightmann; devoted son of Pauline, nee Bajdek and […]
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 […]
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for three men who were allegedly found to be in possession of multiple weapons including a loaded machine gun. Jeremiah Dawson, 21; […]
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) was recently awarded a grant from the DuPage Foundation’s Community Needs Grant Program at a recent open house. Foundation staff, Trustees, committee members and donors were on hand to celebrate everything happening in DuPage County. The DuPage Foundation Community Needs Grant Program (CNGP) […]
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT York Furrier, a staple in Elmhurst’s downtown business district since 1931, has announced plans to retire and close its doors. Owners John and Kathy Rezny were unable to be reached before press time, but the news has spread around town, driving residents to […]
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 […]
Everyone knows that classic commercial… a young man opens his car door, only to see the door break off its hinges and fall at his feet, as he looks hopelessly toward the heavens. The answer was taking the car to Victory Auto Wreckers. In another iconic commercial, the longtime auto […]
