Edward-Elmhurst Health has been recognized by healthcare supply chain leader Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) as a “Best 50” healthcare provider. For the past 14 years, GHX’s annual “Best 50” award spotlights the top North American hospitals and health systems based on their proven ability to improve operational performance while driving […]
Other News
Elmhurst Art Museum receives $750G grant from state; Award brings museum halfway to renovation fundraising goal
“Rebuilding Illinois means investing in all types of infrastructure that improve communities and the quality of life for local residents…investment in the museums protect our cultural heritage and offer unique programs and events for visitors to enjoy.” Those were the words of Gov. J.B. Pritzker in an announcement of the […]
District 205 seeks community input through district-wide survey; All residents urged to participate
As part of its strategic planning process launched this month, Elmhurst School District 205 is conducting a district-wide survey from now until April 1. The survey is open to employees, parents, students, and all community members, including those without students in the District. “Effective education of students requires a commitment […]
Caforio addresses curriculum, instruction questions; Reads statement prior to D205 public forum
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Five people spoke during the public-participation segment of the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board meeting on Tuesday, March 15. Just prior to that segment, District 205 Board President Kara Caforio read a statement. The district provided a copy of that statement […]
Phyllis H. Crosley, 93
Phyllis H. Crosley, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away March 15, 2022 at the age of 93. She was born May 28, 1928, in Chicago, to the late Henry and Harriet Crosley. She graduated from York High School in Elmhurst in 1946, and from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, […]
Community Calendar
The Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Welcome to Elmhurst Independent Community Calendar. If your club or organization is planning a special event, live OR virtually, send the information to [email protected] and put “Community Calendar” in the Subject line. The Calendar also appears at theindependentnewspapers.com. ———————– Thursday, March 24 At 7 […]
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 […]
3/24/22 Print Versions
Willowbrook students to compete in national event
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—March 17
BEVERLY M. BURLAGE Beverly M. Burlage (Bev), née Bathke, age 93, of Lombard, died March 9, 2022, in Wheaton. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main Street, Lombard. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094. RONALD A. LORENZ Ronald A. Lorenz, age 67, Beloved husband […]