Editor’s note: Previously published columns by Mike Sandrolini are being re-published periodically. This column was originally published in 2017. By Mike Sandrolini COLUMNIST I’m not the first to make this observation and won’t be the last: The holiday season seems to be thrusted on us earlier and earlier […]
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ELIANE ELIUM nee THIEBAUD, 88
Eliane Elium nee Thiebaud, 88, passed away December 11, 2024, surrounded by family. She is the loving mother of Caroline (Tim) Tess, and Dear grandmother of Christine (Ronnie) Schwaegler, Nathan (Claire) Tess, Nick Tess and Alex Tess. Eliane is preceded in death by her divorced husband James Elium, her […]
MARYLOU JOHNSON, 95
MaryLou Johnson, 95, of Elmhurst, IL, passed away on December 7, 2024. MaryLou was born on July 25, 1929, in Charlevoix, MI, to Floyd & Mary Black. She was a loving wife to Richard, who preceded her in death in 2011. Her legacy of love for family, home, […]
12/19/24 Print Versions
ELMHURST CHAMBER ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT/CEO
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors at its December 10 meeting at Community Bank of Elmhurst approved the hiring of Elmhurst resident Jennifer Veremis as President and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Veremis is ECCI’s current Director of Member Services, an elected Elmhurst City Council First […]
Elmhurst District 205 Board holds special meeting; announces its director of facilities resigned
Employee of six years was arrested last month in Rockford; he and his wife are accused of stealing from his mother By Chris Fox Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a special meeting on Dec. 10 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. […]
12/12/24 Print Versions
JOHN CARL HOSTETLER, 78
John Carl Hostetler, 78, passed away peacefully December 2, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. John was married 54 years to his beloved wife, Betty. He was the loving father of Katherine (Tony) Ripper and John (Ashlee) Hostetler, Jr. Dear grandfather of AJ Ripper, Maddy Ripper, Hazel Ripper […]
Master Gardener program turns 50; Volunteers are there help others ‘grow’
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT It often seems like necessity is the mother of invention, and one might say that of the creation of Master Gardener programs that are now available nationwide through individual state Extensions. The program—which trains volunteers in a variety of horticultural and arbor topics […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
