On Monday, Dec. 5 at 11:41 a.m., Elmhurst police and fire departments responded to a home on the 700 block of N. Junior Terrace for a traffic crash involving a single vehicle that struck a home. Upon arrival, officers learned a white 2012 BMW X6 M had been driving […]
Elmhurst News
York student launches petition in light of alleged abuse of special needs student
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Late Monday afternoon, WBBM-TV Channel 2 teased a story on its 5 p.m. news report that a petition with more than 5,000 signatures was circulating around Elmhurst, particularly among those with an interest in York High School. The petition called for support and […]
Margaret “Peg” Baasch, 90
Services Dec. 21 Margaret “Peg” Baasch peacefully passed away on Dec. 12, 2022, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Loving mother of Karen Bagge, Ellen Eck, John (Shawn) and Jeff (Rusty). Cherished grandmother of Allan, John, Lauren (Derrick), Andrew, Tanner, Ann Marie, Brian and great-grandmother […]
Geraldine Nielsen, 93
Services Thursday Geraldine Nielsen, nee Rinko, passed away in Wheaton, on Dec. 10, 2022 at the age of 93. Geraldine “Gerry” was born in Chicago and lived in Elmhurst for 58 years. She spent her last years at Brighton Gardens in Wheaton. Gerry was preceded in death by her late […]
Laura Bresnahan Bush, 36
Laura Bresnahan Bush, of Whitefish Bay, Wisc., died peacefully on December 2, 2022 after a courageous 13-month battle with young-onset colon cancer. She was 36 years old. Born on May 22, 1986, Laura was the third and youngest daughter of Dr. Timothy and Sharon Bresnahan (neé Roggow). Laura grew up […]
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 […]
Life-sized Marvel superheroes coming to Wilder Park; Local artists to unveil creations in conjunction with Alex Ross exhibition
“Once upon a time, there was a little boy who decided that drawing superheroes was his only realistic option, if he couldn’t actually become one.” That is a quote from Alex Ross, the talent behind Marvel comics, whose works will be on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum from Friday, […]
Two suspects sought in robbery of downtown Elmhurst bank
Police seek assistance from the public By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On Monday, Nov. 28, at approximately 4:41 p.m., the Elmhurst Police Department was dispatched to Elmhurst-Wintrust Bank located at 115 W. Third Street in downtown Elmhurst, for a reported bank robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned two suspects […]
International virtuosos to perform Holiday Concert with EU bands
The Elmhurst University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will present their annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the university campus. The concert will feature special guest artists Steven and Misa Mead, virtuoso euphonium soloists who have achieved worldwide recognition on the instrument. […]
ECPA continues to expand Board of Directors
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) has announced the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors this fall. They are Francine Pepitone Erenburg and Monica Shah. “A well-planned out expansion of our Board is necessary to reach ECPA’s goal of building a performance center we […]