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 News
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.
Memorial service for Mary Eleanor Wall
Mary Eleanor Kidder Wall passed away Monday, Feb 21. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York Street, Elmhurst. Arrangements provided by Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim Chapel. For information, call 630-834-3515 or visit www.elmhurstfh.com.
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week Sunday, Sept. 25 LWV Candidate’s Forum Beginning at 1:30 p.m., the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst will host an in-person forum for Candidates on the ballot for the DuPage County Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners in District 2, and the DuPage County Board in […]
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 […]
Frerichs released
Lombard native freed in exchange for Afghan tribal leader imprisoned in U.S. on drug trafficking changes By Mike Sandrolini 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 […]
Elmhurst University’s ‘Chicago Dish’ event to feature famous chefs; Rick Bayless, Stephanie Izard, Beverly Kim among participants
Chefs Rick Bayless, Stephanie Izard and Beverly Kim are recognized throughout Chicago and beyond for their critically acclaimed restaurants and their culinary prowess on competition series like Top Chef. They’ve also leveraged their fame and influence to benefit a range of charitable causes. On Thursday, Oct. 6 beginning at 7 […]
Three charged with burglary at Oak Brook Nordstrom Rack store; Group led authorities in high-speed chase; one officer injured, hospitalized
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis have announced that bond has been set for a trio of individuals accused of stealing merchandise from the Nordstrom Rack store near the Oak Brook mall. Doniesha Chew, 23, of Phoenix; Terrance Reed, 37, of Chicago; […]
