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 News
John G. O’Connor, 61
John (61) born May 28, 1962, died October 17, 2023, in Alva, FL, formerly of Oswego, Illinois, with his family at his side. John was the beloved husband and best friend of Lori (nee Petersen) for 36 years. Dad of Kellie (Cal) Wagner and Kyle. Best Grandpa of Beckham and […]
Elmhurst’s ‘100+ Women Who Care’ celebrates 10 years; Seeks new members, new charities to help
Wow, can you believe it?! This November, the 100+ Women Who Care will celebrate ten years as a giving circle, offering support to numerous local 501c3 non-profits in Elmhurst and the surrounding community. The next meeting is Monday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at Angelo’s Ristorante, 247 N. York Rd. […]
District 205 receives $249,000 grant to support mental health services for students; Plan is to step up referrals
For students and families in Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, connecting students and their families with community mental health services will become easier in the coming weeks, thanks to the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Elmhurst CARES Program. CARES, an acronym for Community Advocacy, Resilience, Engagement and […]
Elmhurst police arrest driver who fled from stolen car; Apprehension swift, thanks to K-9s, drones, Chief says
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On Monday, Oct. 23, at approximately 11:53 p.m. an Elmhurst police officer spotted a Ford Fusion sedan driving southbound on IL Route 83 at St. Charles Road. This vehicle had been reported as stolen on Saturday, Oct. 14, to the Chicago Police Department. […]
Anthony F. Lenardi, Jr.
Anthony F. Lenardi, Jr. passed away suddenly. Cherished son of Paula (nee Converse) and Anthony F. Sr.; beloved brother of Frank and Michael (Erin); loving uncle of Faith, Anthony, Ava and Keaton; nephew and cousin to many. A visitation was held on Sunday, Oct. 29, at Elmhurst Community […]
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 […]
Jerome E. “Jerry” Sobieraj, 95
Jerome E. “Jerry” Sobieraj, formerly of Taylor, Mich, passed away recently at the age of 95; beloved husband of the late Roberta “Bobbie”; loving father of James (Jacquelyn), Jerome MD (Janet MD), Jeffrey (Carmen), Jane (Gene) Evans, and late infant John; proud grandfather and great-grandfather of 12; dear brother to […]
12th annual Holiday Market returns Nov. 3-4
It’s time to start planning for the upcoming season and just in time, RGL Marketing for the Arts presents its 12th annual Holiday Market on Friday, Nov. 3 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. inside Wilder Mansion. There will be one-of-a-kind artisan and seasonal gifts […]
EU Wind Ensemble presents Halloween Concert Spooktacular
The Elmhurst University Wind Ensemble performs a special Halloween Concert Spooktacular that is sure to be fun and entertaining for the entire family. This Spooktacular concert will be Sunday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst University. Admission is free. The student members of […]
