By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT If the weather in the area seemed dreary last week, it is likely because the world was made a little sadder after losing one of the bright shining stars of the local business world, as well as in the communities of Elmhurst and […]
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Megan O’Malley Setaro, 43
Megan Emily O’Malley Setaro, of Austin, Tex., formerly of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the age of 43. She was born to Cindy and Jim O’Malley on June 22, 1978. Megan’s early years were full of family and fun, including sports and fishing with her […]
Elizabeth Rose Hannigan, 77
Elizabeth Rose Hannigan or ‘Liz’ or ‘Bunny,” 77, of Elmhurst, while surrounded by loving family and friends, lost her courageous battle with lymphoma on Thursday March 10, joining her beloved husband Dick in heaven. She is now at peace but will be missed dearly by those she left behind. Liz […]
Community Calendar
The Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Welcome to Elmhurst Independent Community Calendar. If your club or organization is planning a special event, live OR virtually, send the information to [email protected] and put “Community Calendar” in the Subject line. The Calendar also appears at theindependentnewspapers.com. ———————– Sunday, April 10 • At […]
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 […]
Churchville student advances to Nationals in PTA Art Contest; Eighth grades entered original artwork in the film production category
Elmhurst District 205 will be represented at the National level in the PTA Reflections Competition. Delilah Kamins, an eighth grade student at Churchville Middle School, submitted her entry “Shop For Your World” in the Film Production category. A total of 288 entries representing six categories were received at the state […]
University named Business of the Year
Hugh McLean, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Elmhurst University, accepts a brand-new glass trophy for Business of the Year from a large group of representatives from Edward-Elmhurst Health, last year’s recipient. Far left is John R. Quigley, president & CEO of the ECCI, who continually throughout the event […]
Scenes from the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Annual Awards Gala
Curetons inducted into Civic Hall of Fame
At the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 103rd Annual Awards Gala held on Friday, March 25 at Elmhurst University, former President Bryant Cureton along with his wife Jeanette were inducted into the Elmhurst Civic Hall of Fame. They were chosen not only for their outstanding contributions to the University, […]
Elmhurst stands united in support of Ukraine; A moment of togetherness, a day of giving set for April 6
The City of Elmhurst, Elmhurst District 205, Elmhurst Park District, Elmhurst Public Library, and Elmhurst University have joined in organizing an event on Wednesday, April 6th to support the people of Ukraine. Various local organizations will be participating and all are welcome to attend. Together, Elmhurst community members will stand […]
