Thomas Joseph Nolan passed away on Saturday May 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by parents Thomas and Catherine Nolan; wife Kathleen; parents in law Maisie and John Buckley. Tom is survived by his wife Margaret Mary (Mimi); his children Shea (Irene), Sharyn (Ken), Sean (Emily), Sheila (Don), Senan […]
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Community Calendar
Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Thursday, June 9 From 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Spring Road Business Association presents Music at the Gazebo featuring the band PettyCash. Info: springroad.com Saturday, June 11 From 6 – 8 p.m., pre-sale, discounted tickets to the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation’s 7th annual Craft Beer […]
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 […]
Memorial ceremony, procession for Chief Michael Ruth Friday
First Street, Palmer Drive to be closed until 11:30 a.m. By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Friday, June 10 beginning at 10 a.m., there will be a ceremony held in front of the Elmhurst Police Station in memory of Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth, who passed away unexpectedly […]
Vintage Baseball Game returns to University on Saturday
The “kranks” and the “strikers” are gearing up and preparing to “hit the apple out of the orchard.” That’s Vintage Baseball verbiage for “play ball!” The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation is once again presenting a throwback competition played by the old-school rules of the 1850’s when the Vintage Baseball Game returns […]
First Church of Christ Scientist begins to come down
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT In June of 2021, the Independent reported that the First Church of Christ Scientist at 271 So. Prospect Ave. was up for sale, based on information provided by local realtor Tim Schiller of @properties-The Schiller Team. At that time, Schiller was seeking a […]
City announces unexpected passing of Police Chief Michael R. Ruth
The City of Elmhurst announces the passing of honorable Police Chief, Michael R. Ruth. Chief Ruth passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, surrounded by family members, while in a hospital recovering from a medical procedure. Chief Ruth was a dedicated police professional who served 44 years in law enforcement. […]
Doris Keller, 96
Doris Jean (nee Goldman) Keller, died peacefully on April 8, 2022, at the age of 96, at Clarendale of Addison. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 13 at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, 1099 S. York Street, Elmhurst. For info, 630-834-3515 or […]
Community Calendar
Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Saturday, June 4 • From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville is holding a Callaway Fitting Day at the Club’s driving range. To register, visit WhitePinesGolf.com/event/callaway-fitting-days • Starting at 2 p.m., Elmhurst Heritage Foundation brings the Vintage Baseball […]
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 […]
