Friday, February 28, 2025
Incident occurred outside Spring Inn bar in Elmhurst in April, 2021 In April of 2021, a Lombard man, Ronald Dunbar, was charged with first-degree murder after stabbing a man from Yorkville in the chest during an incident outside the Spring Inn bar on Spring Road in Elmhurst. However, following a […]
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Eric Weech of Alan Energy Services on Spring Road recently got some news that made him smile. Well, that’s hardly fair to say – after all, Weech is ALWAYS smiling. This warm and friendly vice-president of operations for Alan Energy Services just recently […]
The Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF) proudly announces its 30th Anniversary Fundraiser Party, marking three decades of dedicated service to the children and families of Elmhurst. This momentous event is set to take place at the River Forest Country Club, on Saturday, March 2nd. Since its inception in 1993, ECAF […]
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 […]
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, 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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]