The Illinois Board of Higher Education, jointly with the Capital Development Board, has awarded Elmhurst University a $7.43 million grant to help fund construction of the new health sciences building on campus. The grant was awarded through the state’s Independent Colleges Capital Investment Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to […]
Other News
District 205 squelches rumor that student had taser; Concern came from posts on Nextdoor app
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Last weekend, a post was found on an app called Nextdoor that claimed a York High School student had a taser during lunch period last Thursday, meaning Nov. 30. This prompted a call to Elmhurst School District 205, which denied that any […]
ECPA receives grant from DuPage County
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) was awarded a DuPage County Small Non-Profit Grant. County Board members Cindy Cronin Cahill and Sam Tornatore were on hand to present a check for $25,000 to representatives from ECPA. Thirty-seven organizations were awarded up to $25,000 with more […]
James (Jim) Rubietta, 86
On October 28, 2023, James (Jim) Rubietta, 86, of Jefferson, WI passed away. A York High graduate in ’55, Jim grew up in the Elmhurst area. The co-owner of Whispering Wings Game Farm in WI is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marie (Huff); two sons Richard […]
Mike Zangan, M.D., 83
Mike Zangan, MD, age 83, left our earth in peace on November 28, 2023. He was born on August 12, 1940 in Tehran, Iran. He was the son of the late Boris Zangan and Mariam Zangan-Hashemzadeh. Mike pursued his studies of medicine in Germany where he graduated […]
Raymond J. Allen, 90
Raymond J. Allen, 90, passed away on November 27th at his home in Oak Brook, IL. Ray was born on April 29, 1933 in Oak Park, IL, to Bernice and Raymond Allen, Sr. He attended St. Giles School and Fenwick High School in Oak Park before enrolling in the […]
Rexall (Bud) Prim, 86
Rexall (Bud) Prim, 86, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away on December 2, 2023. Born October 17, 1937. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Joan Prim for 63 years. Loving father of Deborah (Pete) Vernon and Darlene (John) Coffey. Proud grandfather of Laura Vernon. He is preceded […]
Sue R. Stuhlmann
Sue R. Stuhlmann (nee Roberts), was born February 25, 1940, and passed away December 1, 2023. She was the only child of Paul C. Roberts and Irene Saxton. She was born at her parental home in South English, IA and spent the first 18 years of her life there. […]
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 […]
