Ryan Companies US Inc. has begun construction on Vyne on Haven, the 200-unit, transit-oriented apartment community at 102 Haven Road in Elmhurst. Representatives from Ryan joined Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin, city officials and financial partners MetLife Investment Management and Regions Financial Corp. at a groundbreaking on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Upon […]
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Elmhurst police investigating armed robbery of AT&T store; Car found abandoned in Chicago; suspects still at large
Elmhurst police are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred at the AT&T Store located at 291 N. York Street, on Aug. 15 at approximately 6:56 p.m. Just prior to store closing, two offenders entered the store and announced a robbery. One offender displayed a black handgun and the other […]
Mary Colette Uhlir, 91
Mary Colette Uhlir, nee McNamara, a lifetime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 91. Beloved wife of Otto J. Uhlir Jr. for 71 years, loving mother of Kurt (Kathy) Uhlir, proud grandmother of Bryanna Uhlir and Sara Uhlir and dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. […]
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Tilden, 89
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Tilden, of Elmhurst, passed away on Aug. 8, 2022, at the age of 89. Betty was born on February 19, 1933 in Chicago, to Adolph and Helen Sofka (nee Coon). Betty married the love of her life in August, 1952 and they went on to have three […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, Aug. 28 At 2 p.m., an iconic Chicago Foods lecture will take place, led by Historian Leslie Goddard, who takes a look at five iconic Chicago foods and connects them to Chicago’s patterns of immigration, creativity and cultural traditions that led to their storied fame. Free to members; $5/non-members. […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
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Rock ‘N Wheels continues with country music
Addison’s Rock ‘N Wheels summer concert series continues Thursday, Aug. 18 with country music artist Joe Nichols plus Nate Venturelli for a double dose of country music originals. Admission is free and the venue is open 6-10 p.m. Nate Venturelli performs at 6:30 p.m. on the 95.9 FM River Stage […]
Council Capsules; History Museum to replace wheelchair lift; setback variation approved for 297 So. York
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT • At the City Council meeting held on Monday, Aug. 15, aldermen elected by consent to approve the appropriation of funds for a wheelchair lift installation project at the Elmhurst History Museum. The winning bid was awarded to Garaventa USA, Inc. of East […]
Ambulance, paramedic fees to increase with contract renewal; ‘We must keep our services top level,’ Levin says
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the City Council meeting held Monday, Aug. 15, a discussion was held to review and discuss the City’s fees for ambulance services, currently provided by contract to Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. The Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services Committee (FCAAS) as well […]