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. Huntington Learning Center Diane Kilcommons  179 S. Rt. 83 630-516-1030 Huntingtonhelps.com Elmhurst Brewing Co Frazer Donaldson 171 N. Addison Ave 630-834-BREW www.elmhurstbrewing.com Open M-Th […]

As of 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, there were 2,625 total cases among DuPage County residents, including 135 deaths. Of those, 509 were outbreak-associated, while 2,116 were not.  Since Sunday, there were 178 new cases and four deaths reported. (Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting, e.g., long-term […]

Hopeful organizers move forward with plans; new contests added for students who missed out on state meet By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Dan Dziubski, Naperville 10K Relay Race Director, recently contacted the Inde-pendent with an update on the 10K Relay to benefit the Joe Newton Scholarship Award. “What […]

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Lombard police officers responded to the McDonald’s restaurant at 300 E. Roosevelt Road on Thursday, April 23 on the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that a victim had been in line at the drive-thru window when two males armed […]

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. Tree of Life Wellness Center Kelly Synowiec-Moroney, D.C. 551 Spring Rd 630-941-8733 elmhurstwellness.com Tree Towns Imaging & Color Graphics 1041 So. Rte. 83 treetowns.com […]

The following Elmhurst establishments have confirmed with the City that they plan to modify their business plan during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic to remain open in some capacity offering drive-thru, carryout, curbside, or delivery options to patrons. Please note that restaurants and bars may have modified hours and menu offerings […]

Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board President Kara Caforio read a prepared statement at the beginning of the board’s meeting on April 14, which happened to be three days before the governor announced all K-12 schools in Illinois would be closed to on-site instruction for the remainder of the […]

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 April 14. All seven board members participated in the meeting, which took place remotely, with board members and staff members communicating online. The […]

On Thursday evening, the DuPage Water Commission Board approved its Fiscal Year 2020 – 2021 budget which will maintain the current water rate at $4.97 per thousand gallons. On May 1, 2020, the Commission’s customers, which includes most of the municipalities and private water agencies in DuPage county, will not […]

By Rebecca Anzel Capitol News Illinois Following the lead of nearby states, Gov. JB Pritzker on April 17 announced Illinois’ public and private schools will remain shuttered for the rest of the school year. If you are a parent and have been looking at transferring your child to a private […]