By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Last week, a group of visitors from the country of Mongolia came to northern Illinois to learn about our system of government and various social programs by meeting with officials of several cities, villages and other entities including the City of Elmhurst. The […]
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Thomas A. Peterson, 62
Thomas A. Peterson, age 62, formerly of Elmhurst passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at his home in Glen Ellyn after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family who will honor his memory by living life to its fullest every day, every moment. He was born September 27, […]
Floyd E. Martin, Jr., 96
Floyd E. Martin, Jr., a longtime resident of Elmhurst, died peacefully on Sept. 21, 2022, surrounded by his family at the age of 96; preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Jean, and oldest daughter Dawn; loving father of Colby, Douglas (Beth), and Georgia (David) Klug; proud grandfather […]
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Pick of the Week A Conversation with the Chicago-based artists Sentrock and others On Saturday, Oct. 1 from 1-2:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Art Museum is hosting a live conversation with Chicago-based artists Sentrock, Sara Phalen, VP of the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, and Luis Tubens, creator of Pilsen Public Art […]
Elmhurst police arrest bank robbery fugitive
The Elmhurst Police Department reports the arrest of a man that was wanted by Virginia authorities for bank robbery. On the morning of Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at approximately 11:00 a.m. a concerned citizen arrived at the Elmhurst Police Station to notify our agency of suspicious activity. The citizen reported […]
Local female students achieve rank of Eagle Scout; Clohessy, Czarnecki are founding members of Elmhurst Troop 117G
Elmhurst Scouts BSA Troop 117G recognized its two first founding members for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest advancement rank in Scouts BSA. On Saturday, Aug. 6, Joanna Clohessy, 16, was presented the Eagle Scout badge at her Eagle Court of Honor. Joanna earned her Eagle rank at […]
Frerichs released; Lombard native part of exchange for Afghan leader imprisoned in U.S. on drug charges
By Mike Sandrolini FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The long ordeal of Lombard native Mark Frerichs being held hostage in Afghanistan has finally ended. And it is indeed a happy ending for him and his family. After over two years of being held captive by the Taliban, senior Biden Administration officials […]
Elmhurst University sets all-time enrollment record
Elmhurst University has enrolled its largest class of new students ever, including a record number of first-year undergraduates and a record number of graduate students. A total of 1,410 new students started at Elmhurst this academic year, a 16 percent increase over last year. At the same time, an increase […]
Accomplished musician, composer brings harmonica concerto to ESO; Howard Levy helps launch ESO’s new season this Saturday
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT What did YOU do during COVID-19? “I got it in March of 2020; my wife saved my life,” said Howard Levy, an accomplished musician who has spent most of his career—really, since childhood—devoting his passion to what some might call an unusual instrument: […]
Ralph E. Schram, Jr., 80
Ralph E. Schram, Jr., a lifelong resident of Elmhurst, passed away Sept. 12, 2022 at the age of 80. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Margaret T. Schram. For info, 630-834-3515 or www.elmhurstfh.com.
