The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund (BEWSF) invites all to attend their 11th annual Bags for Wags Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 12. The charitable event will take place at Visitation’s Valentino Center at 851 South York Road from 5 – 10 p.m. Participants aged 16 and older are welcome to […]
Other News
Bond set for two accused of opening fire at Oak Brook shopping center; All injured parties, including suspect, released from medical care
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police James Kruger have announced that bond has been set for two Chicago men accused of opening fire at the Oak Brook Mall two days before Christmas. Tyran Williams, 32, and Steven Lane, 29, each appeared at a […]
Jim Peterik to perform at ATHS studio theater; Center for the Arts presents his ‘Guitars, Stories and Songs’
Join the Addison Center for the Arts on Thursday, Feb. 10 to welcome Grammy award winner Jim Peterik of The Ides of March to the Addison Trail Studio Theater Stage located inside Addison Trail High School, at 213 No. Lombard Rd. Experience the music and the stories of Jim Peterik […]
Hospitals restrict visitation due to rise in COVID-19
Because of the rise in COVID-19 cases and to protect patients, staff and the community, Edward-Elmhurst Health (EEH) is now restricting routine visitation at all of its locations. No routine visitors will be allowed in EEH hospitals (Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health) or other settings until further […]
Suspect sought in Chase Bank robbery on NYE
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to a release issued by the City of Elmhurst, police are investigating an armed bank robbery that occurred at Chase Bank at 163 No. York Rd. in Elmhurst on Friday, Dec. 31 at 3:15 p.m. According to the release, a suspect entered […]
Community Calendar
Welcome back to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar With the New Year and the continued volatility in the fight against COVID-19, the Elmhurst Independent is bringing back its Community Calendar as of today. Upcoming events will be published, whether they are virtual or in person. Please remember to be […]
Elsie Shumway, 102
Elsie Shumway, nee Zuley, passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2022, at the age of 102. She was a long-time resident of Elmhurst for more than 50 years. Former wife of the late Walter Shumway and prior to that, the late Lyle Wear; beloved mother of Sharon Belletynee and Cindie […]
J. Edward “Ed” Shea, 77
J. Edward “Ed” Shea, of Elmhurst, died on Dec. 27, 2021 after a short illness, at the age of 77. Born in New Jersey, longtime resident of Elmhurst and since 2021, Park Place of Elmhurst. Survived by wife of 52 years, Cathy Beahan Shea; children Kate Shea of California and […]
Brian Thomas Lechowski, 57
Brian Thomas Lechowski, a longtime resident of Elmhurst for over 50 years, passed away December 27, 2021 at the age of 57. Beloved son of the late Dr. Robert and Barbara Lechowski; adored brother of Greg (Mindy), Cindy (Jim), Tim, and Suzie; cherished uncle of Matt, Ashley, Jake, Zach, and […]
Anthony D. Damiani, 101
Anthony D. (Tony) Damiani was born in the Damiani Family home in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 12, 1920 and passed away in Elmhurst on Dec. 22, 2021, at the age of 101. The second of four children (the late Mary, the late Jack and the late Francis) born to […]