Saturday, Oct. 19 “Stories Behind the Song”: A night with Nashville songwriters. From 6-10 p.m. at the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, 310 W. Butterfield Road, the American Legion Post is hosting the fifth annual Nashville Songwriters “Stories Behind the Songs” event. The vvent will feature five Nashville songwriting […]
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Elmhurst 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 […]
Elmhurst resident part of Peace Corps service in El Salvador; Valeria Martinez among first group to return since 2016
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Valeria Martinez has chosen a life of service, and most recently, that choice has led her to El Salvador, where she is working with the Peace Corps, helping promote tourism, economic development and youth leadership. Martinez, who moved to Elmhurst at the age […]
BETTY JEAN (PACE) VERTOVEC, 100
Betty Jean (Pace) Vertovec died peacefully on September 26, a few weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday. She was born September 7,1924, in Aitkin, Minnesota, to Faye Christine (Stephens) and Ira Albert Pace, Jr. She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, with her parents and younger sister, Shirley. She then moved to Elmhurst, […]
BONITA “BONNIE” JONES, 79
Bonita “Bonnie” Jones, age 79, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024 Born on July 21, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Thaddeous and Dorothy Lawicki, Bonnie lived a vibrant and full life surrounded by family, friends, and the beauty of nature. Bonnie was married to her loving husband, […]
DARL KRIETE
Darl Kriete, passed away at home October 7, 2024. He was born July 1, 1934 in Seymour, Indiana, to the late Lawrence and Loveda Kriete. Darl earned his Bachelor’s in Physical Education from Indiana University and his Master’s in Science from Northern Illinois University. He began his career […]
MAGDELENE NORDBY
Magdelene Nordby, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the cherished mother of six children, raising her family with strength and love as a single mother. Throughout her life, Magdelene’s greatest joy was the time she spent with her large and […]
ROBERTA JOSEPHINE (KROK) RAMSEY
Roberta Ramsey, a beloved lifelong resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on September 24, 2024, at the age of 85. She was the cherished wife of James Clifton Ramsey, with whom she shared 67 beautiful years of marriage. Their love story began […]
Court Grants State’s Motion to Detain Pre-trial Two Chicago Men Charged with Burglary/Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for two Chicago men accused of burglarizing an Elmhurst liquor store and leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car. […]
Disney leadership expert to present ‘You Can Create Disney Magic Too’ at Elmhurst University
Earlier this fall, Elmhurst University’s School of Business launched the Institute for Professional and Community Engagement (IPCE), a resource hub that offers opportunities for students to develop professionally and give back to society. For its inaugural event, IPCE will host Lee Cockerell, former executive vice president of operations for Walt […]
