After more than 95 years of life, Estelle Graham died peacefully on Aug. 13, 2022, at Central Du Page Hospital. After surviving surgeries as a child and a life-threatening condition as a teen, Estelle graduated from high school, attended college and worked for several businesses as a young woman. While […]
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Community Calendar
Sunday, Aug. 28 At 2 p.m., an iconic Chicago Foods lecture will take place, led by Historian Leslie Goddard, who takes a look at five iconic Chicago foods and connects them to Chicago’s patterns of immigration, creativity and cultural traditions that led to their storied fame. Free to Members; $5/Non-members, […]
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 investigating armed robbery
Elmhurst Police are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred at the AT&T Store located at 291 N. York Street, Elmhurst on August 15, 2022 at approximately 6:56 p.m. Just prior to store closing, two offenders entered the store and announced a robbery. One offender displayed a black handgun and […]
Foundation 205 launches annual tree sale
Yes, it’s Christmas in July (or August, rather). Foundation 205 has launched their annual outdoor tree sale benefiting Elmhurst District 205 Schools. Trees are on sale now with early bird pricing of $30 at the Foundation website: Foundation205.org. A long-standing Elmhurst tradition, the tree sale provides high quality Scotch Pines […]
Library celebrates summer reading; Families enjoy party on library lawn
On Saturday, July 30, the Elmhurst Public Library hosted an outdoor party with crafts, games, and other activities outdoors on the south lawn of the library to celebrate the Summer Reading Program. There was a popcorn wagon, a bouncy house, an arts and crafts table and lots of lawn-sized games […]
Art Museum holds ‘Family Day: Patterns and Nature; Current exhibition closes Aug. 14
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Thanks for a grant from the Explore Elmhurst program and The Driskill Foundation, the Elmhurst Art Museum held “Family Day: Patterns and Nature” on Saturday, July 30. Exhibiting artist Raul Ortiz led a collage-making activity with fabrics and midcentury patterns. Families with kids […]
City holds Special Kids Day for families; Kids learn about fire, police; ‘vote’ for their favorite things
On Sunday, July 31, a steady stream of visitors came by Elmhurst City Hall for “Special Kids Day, City Works!” Designed for kids and adults with special needs and their families, the new family event was sponsored by the Special Kids Day organization and the City of Elmhurst. Guests of […]
ERC’s Back to School Resource Fair takes place Saturday
Getting a good start to the school year can be one key to success, whether it’s having the proper school supplies, or ensuring a student doesn’t incur absences due to the lack of required medical checks. The Back to School Health, Career, and Resource Fair is intended to help District […]
Wayne C. Hoepner, 85
Wayne C. Hoepner, of Naperville, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away July 25, 2022 in Naperville at the age of 85. Wayne was the devoted husband to Barbara Hoepner, nee Becker, for 65 years; dear dad to Candy (Tom) Racine, Cherie (Scott) Palmer; beloved grandpa to Jason (Melissa) Racine, Jodi Racine, […]