As a service to its readers, the Independent is publishing a short list of some of the businesses that remain open, despite the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. JDS Insurance – Country Financial Jack Schiltz 630-388-9364 facebook.com/ JackSchiltzCountryFinancial Intensity Promotional Products Maggie Mann 630-805-1912 oneintenseplace.com Edward Jones Jason Janes 115 W. Vallette […]

While the Independent continues its coverage of the latest statistics in the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to report how many people have been discharged from Elmhurst Hospital – a number we WANT to see get higher every week. As of May 11, Elmhurst Hospital is currently treating 63 […]

As of 11 a.m. on Monday, May 11, there were 4,770 total cases among DuPage County residents, including 252 deaths. Since Sunday, there were 155 new cases and four deaths reported: • Two females in their 70s; • One female in her 80s; • One female in her 90s. Number of cases […]

‘Community Cheer’ for the class of 2020 planned for May 17 Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 has developed a plan to celebrate the Class of 2020 and commemorate York High School’s original graduation date of Sunday, May 17 at 1 p.m. York High School will host a Pomp Under […]

DuPage County Chief Judge Daniel P. Guerin on Friday, May 1 issued an Administrative Order which extends limited court operations by rescheduling most criminal, juvenile, and all traffic matters through June 5, 2020. Beginning May 18, 2020, civil matters will remain as currently scheduled and proceedings will be conducted remotely […]

This Memorial Day, the City of Elmhurst will be commemorating fallen veterans in a very special and safe way. Many of us look forward to the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade, which includes participation from nearly 100 organizations and countless spectators. For more than 100 years, Elmhurst has proudly come together […]

[Ed. note: Following is a letter from Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley to Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker]: “Let me begin by thanking you for your efforts to keep all Illinoisans safe during this time of crisis. This is a challenging time for all of us. As leaders we are tasked […]

Mayor Steve Morley is currently accepting applications to fill the City’s 1st Ward and 4th Ward vacant aldermanic seats. Aldermen Mark Sabatino (Ward 1) and Kevin York (Ward 4) recently resigned from their offices due to positive personal reasons. “I want to thank Alderman York and Alderman Sabatino for their […]

Elmhurst College announced on Tuesday, May 5, that planning has begun for in-person, campus-based learning and living to resume in August, when the campus begins its first academic year as Elmhurst University. “We believe the best Elmhurst experience is an on-campus experience—it’s personal, student-focused, lived in an atmosphere of community, […]

The 16th annual Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th, a staple each Fourth of July morning in Elmhurst, has been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 4-mile main event and 1-kilometer kids race have drawn more than 1,200 participants in previous years. The 4-mile is part of the […]