By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On Friday, Dec. 8, a release was received from the Elmhurst Police Department issued by Police Chief Michael McLean regarding an incident that resulted in two arrests. According to the release, on Thursday, Dec. 7 at approximately 1:50 a.m., two men were apprehended […]
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Silverado falls to the wrecking ball
Well, the crane anyway! This crane made quick work of tearing down the structure that was once the Silverado Grill, a local landmark and anchor to the Spring Road Business District. When owners Jack Island and Dave Walradt opened the restaurant, it was the 17th or 18th endeavor to make […]
Angelo Battaglia delivered Elmhurst a slice of life… and pizza; Owner of Two Brothers, Angelo’s, Rosalia’s passes away at 89
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT “Those who touch our lives stay in our hearts forever. I will miss my dear, longtime friend.” Those are the words of a person who left a comment about Angelo Battaglia at the web site of the Pedersen Ryberg funeral home. […]
Crystal M. Durdil (Cousineau), 82
Crystal Marie Durdil (nee Cousineau), 82, passed away on September 16, 2023. She was a long-time Elmhurst resident of 57 years living in the same home. Crystal was a loving mother to Roger (Liza) Durdil of Elmhurst, Jennifer (Nate) Klinger of Elmhurst, and Amy (John) Anderson of Lombard. Mor-Mor, […]
Robert James Grob, 71
Robert “Bob” James Grob, 71 years old, passed away December 8, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born February 29, 1952 in Oak Park, to the late Robert and Marion Grob. He was proud of the distinction of being a leap year baby. Bob graduated […]
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 […]
Historical Museum releases new video of Addison history; Film to be available at Village web site, YouTube channel
The Addison Historical Museum has announced the completion of its new video entitled, “Addison: Village of Friendship to the Addison Advantage.” The twenty-minute film covers the history of Addison through its founding in the 1830’s as a German Lutheran farming town up to the diverse business and residential community it […]
Elmhurst U awarded $7.4 million state grant; Funds to support construction of new health science building
The Illinois Board of Higher Education, jointly with the Capital Development Board, has awarded Elmhurst University a $7.43 million grant to help fund construction of the new health sciences building on campus. The grant was awarded through the state’s Independent Colleges Capital Investment Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to […]
District 205 squelches rumor that student had taser; Concern came from posts on Nextdoor app
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Last weekend, a post was found on an app called Nextdoor that claimed a York High School student had a taser during lunch period last Thursday, meaning Nov. 30. This prompted a call to Elmhurst School District 205, which denied that any […]
ECPA receives grant from DuPage County
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) was awarded a DuPage County Small Non-Profit Grant. County Board members Cindy Cronin Cahill and Sam Tornatore were on hand to present a check for $25,000 to representatives from ECPA. Thirty-seven organizations were awarded up to $25,000 with more […]
