By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The crowd was sparse and the sky was overcast, but there was a spirit of quiet celebration not only for the solemnity of Memorial Day but also for the people who, now fully vaccinated, were glad-handing, greeting their neighbors and offering hugs of […]
Other News
Architectural plans presented for elementary schools; Cost estimates exceed budgeted amount from referendum
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent At the regular meeting of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held on May 25, there was a presentation given by Craig Siepka of Wight and Company, the district’s architect, of the revised architectural plans for Field, Fischer and Jackson elementary schools. […]
Theresa Marie Chipain, 58
Theresa Marie Chipain, nee Esposito, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 58. Theresa was born in Chicago to her adoring mother Alyce Vainisi-Cardenas and the late Salvatore Esposito. Theresa (or Auntie TT as she was referred to by her nieces and nephews whom she […]
Brian J. Walden, 67
Brian J. Walden of Lombard passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 67. Brian is the loving husband of 42 years to Linda, nee Naspinski. Loving father of Teri (Ron) Wedel, Brian Walden Jr. and Matthew Walden. Beloved son of the late Virginia and Walter […]
Dr. Tadao Murata, 82
UIC Distinguished Professor Emeritus Internationally acclaimed professor, researcher and author, world traveler and avid golfer, Dr. Tadao (Tad) Murata passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021, at the age of 82. Dr. Murata was born in Takayama, Japan on June 26, 1938 and has been a resident of Elmhurst since […]
Doris L. Adams, 94
Doris L. Adams, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 94. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Richard A. Adams (2004). Loving mother of Bonnie (the late Munn) Heydorn, Scott (fiancé Connie Kirley) and Alan (Carol) Adams. Proud grandmother of Jason (Sunny) Heydorn, Leslie […]
Top Crime News
After well-being check, suspect accused of attack on officer On Tuesday, May 25, a 33-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer near Alexander and Myrtle at 12:25 a.m. Ashley Stavropoulos, 33, was arrested near Alexander and Myrtle after officers responded to an address for a […]
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 […]
Above par York grads earn coveted Evans Scholarship; Three caddies notch 4-year college full rides
By Patti Pagni For The Elmhurst Independent York High School’s Class of 2021 walked across the stage on Sunday, May 23, with hopes of COVID-19 in the rearview mirror and greener pastures ahead. For three graduates in particular, walking across the greens of golf courses for the last few years […]
Meet Addison Trail’s class of 2021 graduation speakers
On May 23, Addison Trail seniors Jina Patel and Cristal Moreno Aguilar addressed nearly 500 of their classmates as the student graduation speakers during Addison Trail’s 55th commencement ceremonies. Patel and Moreno Aguilar entered the school’s annual graduation-speech competition and were selected as this year’s winners by a panel of […]
