J. Edward “Ed” Shea, of Elmhurst, died December 27, 2021 after a short illness. He was 77 years old. Born in New Jersey, longtime resident of Elmhurst and since 2021, Park Place of Elmhurst. Survived by wife of 52 years, Cathy Beahan Shea; children Kate Shea of California and Kevin […]
Elmhurst News
Jan O. Grillos, 79
Jan O. Grillos, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, formerly of Denver, passed away March 2, at the age of 79. Jan’s career included serving as a systems programmer for United and Frontier Airlines, sales executive for several technology companies, and as a financial intermediary for privately held businesses. He was […]
Community Calendar
The Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Welcome to Elmhurst Independent Community Calendar. If your club or organization is gathering during this time or 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. ———————– […]
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 POLICE INVESTIGATE ARMED ROBBERY AT 7-11 ON FIRST STREET
Elmhurst Police are investigating an Armed Robbery that occurred at 2:19 a.m. at 155 E. First Street. It was reported that 3 teenage black males wearing dark clothing entered the 7-11 on First Street. One of the offenders presented a gun to the clerk and proceeded to steal cigarettes and […]
Former Sen. Tom Cullerton pleads guilty to embezzlement
Plea deal calls for nearly $250,000 restitution, possible prison time By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Former state Sen. Tom Cullerton pleaded guilty March 8 to one count of embezzlement and could face more than a year in federal prison. During a plea hearing in federal court in Chicago, Cullerton […]
Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra celebrates 10 years of Parade Queens
Ten years ago, the men of the Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra (EAO) decided to recognize service to the organization by the wives of its members. The EAO Queen was born. Previous EAO Queens are: 2012 Queen Mary O’Connor Queen Mary first proposed the EAO name a Queen each year. Recognizing her […]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off Saturday; Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra to serve as Grand Marshal
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT If you’re looking through this section and find your children looking up to two years younger than they are now, you’ll have to bear in mind that the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade had to take a two-year hiatus, thanks to COVID-19. […]
What is the Corwin Agreement for Deep Equity?
On June 9, 2021, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Scott Grens presented a proposal to the District 205 Board of Education to consider the Corwin Agreement for York High School Deep Equity/ for the 2021-22 school year, stating it was a continuation of work started in the 2020-21 school year. “The Deep […]
Capital projects update offered at D205 Board meeting; Some criticize Board for ‘Corwin Deep Equity Program’
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Feb. 22 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Eight people spoke during the meeting’s public-participation segment. Some of the speakers […]
