As of 11 a.m. on Monday, April 20, there were 1,759 total cases among DuPage County residents, including 94 deaths. Of those, 376 were outbreak-associated, while 1,383 were not.  Since Saturday, there were 32 new cases and four deaths reported. (Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting, e.g., long-term […]

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent One of Spring Road’s most deeply rooted and established businesses is about to go through a change in ownership. Scott Ahlgrim of Ahlgrim’s Funeral Home has announced that the business has sold to Eli Turnbaugh and Chad Reuland of the Reuland and Turnbaugh […]

City of Elmhurst was notified that one of its firefighters tested positive for COVID-19. The firefighter was notified of the diagnosis on April 14th and immediately informed the Fire Chief and City Manager. The employee’s last day at work was Thursday, April 2nd. All employees who may have had potential […]

Submitted By Richard Reichert When life gives you lemons…make lemonade.  When our Healthcare Heroes put our safety ahead of their own…make signs, face shields and sandwiches.  Or, maybe just pull out the ‘pipes and entertain the neighbors! Elmhurst residents and business owners are stepping up during this worldwide health crisis […]

Staff report The DuPage County Health Department has recorded more than 1,224 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county. The health department recently launched an interactive COVID-19 case map. Also referred to as a dashboard, the case map links data from the DuPage County Health Department into the GIS Data Systems […]

Lists dining establishments with special services available 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 […]

Blossom Wellness Centre 120 N. York Suite 110 Karen M Stringer, LAc, Dipl.OM, FABORM 630-699-2481 While my office is currently closed, I am offering telehealth consultations, where patients can have a session to discuss natural health solutions, such as herbal formulas and supplements as well as free consultations. Couch Clarity, […]

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The City of Elmhurst is asking residents to embrace the fact that today, loving our community looks like #ElmhurstStaysHome. Since everyone has been all cooped up at home, knowing that is the safest thing for ourselves, our loved ones and our community and […]

By sharing resources and technology, Elmhurst College is joining in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to disrupt nearly every corner of daily life. The nursing, chemistry and biology departments, along with the facilities management office, have given Elmhurst Hospital more than 32,000 nitrile and vinyl gloves, […]

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to a recent memo, the Elmhurst Park Board has determined now is not the time to ask voters to support a referendum in November to raise taxes for improvements within the Park District. Executive Director Jim Rogers sent a memo to Park […]