It seems like an eternity since March 7, 2020. Our country and our world were on the precipice of a worldwide pandemic. Our lives would change dramatically in a matter of days. That day marked our last Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as the 2021 Parade would be cancelled. That […]
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City Council amends Veterans Commission in Municipal Code; Changes better reflect scope of group’s powers and duties
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the Elmhurst City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 7, aldermen unanimously approved a report to amend Municipal Code 4.10—Elmhurst Veterans Memorial Commission, based on a recommendation from the Public Affairs and Safety Committee. Committee Chair Marti Deuter (1st Ward) asked Vice Chair […]
New parents group called EPIC calls out D205, York principal; Request Special Board meeting for discussion
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Last week, the Independent learned that a new group had formed among the parents of District 205 students, especially those at York High School. The group is called EPIC, which stands for Elmhurst Parents for Integrity in Curriculum. The group, led by Thomas […]
D205 Superintendent responds to recent lawsuit; District forced to update COVID mitigation measures
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the most recent meeting of the District 205 School Board, Superintendent Keisha Campbell gave a brief update about COVID-19 metrics and said that the district had been served and named as one of more than 140 Illinois school districts in a case, […]
Community Calendar
The Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar returns With the continued volatility in the fight against COVID-19, the Elmhurst Independent has brought back its Community Calendar. Please remember to be safe at live events by wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and maintaining social distance. If your club or organization is gathering […]
Community Calendar
The Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar returns With the continued volatility in the fight against COVID-19, the Elmhurst Independent has brought back its Community Calendar. Please remember to be safe at live events by wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and maintaining social distance. If your club or organization is gathering […]
Elmhurst University to present 55th annual Jazz Festival
The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, John Beasley’s MONK’estra and the Elmhurst University Jazz Band will be among the featured artists at the 55th Annual Elmhurst University Jazz Festival, which audiences can attend in person or remotely this year. The lineup of guest artists also includes trumpeter and recording artist Wayne Bergeron, […]
Convicted gunrunner charged after cutting off electronic monitor following brother’s funeral; Former Villa Park resident apprehended at Glendale Hts. Jewel Osco
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that bond was denied yesterday for a recently convicted gunrunner accused of fleeing after cutting off his electronic GPS monitor following his brother’s funeral. Bruce Berrier, 23, formerly of Villa Park, appeared in Bond Court where Judge Craig Belford ordered he be held […]
City hires new Finance Director
The City of Elmhurst has hired a new Finance Director who will assume her position on Monday, Feb. 14. Christina Coyle comes to the City of Elmhurst after serving as the Village of Glen Ellyn’s Finance Director since October of 2014. Coyle is a certified public accountant (CPA) and holds […]
School Board Capsules; Here’s what’s going on at District 205
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 25 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Christopher Kocinski was absent from the meeting. Students recognized The board recognized four York High School […]
