By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to a release received from EEHealth, NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) and Edward-Elmhurst Health have come together to transform healthcare and set the standard for community-connected, expert care close to home. Issued on Wednesday, Jan. 5, the release provided the following information: What […]
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Community Calendar
Welcome back to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar With the New Year and the continued volatility in the fight against COVID-19, the Elmhurst Independent is bringing back its Community Calendar. Upcoming events will be published, whether virtual or in person. Please remember to be safe at live events by […]
BEWSF’S Bags for Wags returns for 11th annual fundraiser
The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund (BEWSF) invites all to attend their 11th annual Bags for Wags Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 12. The charitable event will take place at Visitation’s Valentino Center at 851 South York Road from 5 – 10 p.m. Participants aged 16 and older are welcome to […]
Bond set for two accused of opening fire at Oak Brook shopping center; All injured parties, including suspect, released from medical care
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police James Kruger have announced that bond has been set for two Chicago men accused of opening fire at the Oak Brook Mall two days before Christmas. Tyran Williams, 32, and Steven Lane, 29, each appeared at a […]
Jim Peterik to perform at ATHS studio theater; Center for the Arts presents his ‘Guitars, Stories and Songs’
Join the Addison Center for the Arts on Thursday, Feb. 10 to welcome Grammy award winner Jim Peterik of The Ides of March to the Addison Trail Studio Theater Stage located inside Addison Trail High School, at 213 No. Lombard Rd. Experience the music and the stories of Jim Peterik […]
Hospitals restrict visitation due to rise in COVID-19
Because of the rise in COVID-19 cases and to protect patients, staff and the community, Edward-Elmhurst Health (EEH) is now restricting routine visitation at all of its locations. No routine visitors will be allowed in EEH hospitals (Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health) or other settings until further […]
Suspect sought in Chase Bank robbery on NYE
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to a release issued by the City of Elmhurst, police are investigating an armed bank robbery that occurred at Chase Bank at 163 No. York Rd. in Elmhurst on Friday, Dec. 31 at 3:15 p.m. According to the release, a suspect entered […]
J. Edward “Ed” Shea, 77
J. Edward “Ed” Shea, of Elmhurst, died on Dec. 27, 2021 after a short illness, at the age of 77. 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 […]
DuPage Foundation’s annual gala raises more than $515,000
A virtual celebration of philanthropy was held on Saturday, November 13, as DuPage Foundation’s Annual Benefit: A Starry Night in DuPage, welcomed an estimated 400 participants tuning in to the evening’s program across DuPage County and beyond. With stellar support from generous donors, community partners and sponsors, the Benefit has […]
Woman sentenced to 10 years for pouring boiling water on sleeping boyfriend
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin has announced that a Roselle woman accused of pouring boiling water on her boyfriend as he slept on the couch has been sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Alexis Sykes, 23, appeared in court in front of Judge Ann Celine […]
