New touring exhibit makes its Midwest debut from May 14 through Aug. 29 “I think having Snoopy go to the moon was the greatest triumph of all.” – Charles M. Schulz, 1986 It is difficult to imagine – although some will remember it well – the excitement that the race […]
Other News
‘Fresh Midwest’ expands into local area; New premier online grocery delivery company coming
Fresh Midwest, the new premier fresh and local online store specializing in meal kits, meal solutions and fresh produce, meat and seafood, announces its expansion to Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Elmhurst, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, La Grange, Western Springs and other surrounding zip codes. Residents in these areas can now get […]
Fight at tavern near Elmhurst leaves one dead; Woman in custody after gun matching shell casings found in her home
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to several news reports citing Cook County Sheriff officials, a 28-year-old man was shot and killed outside of Galway Bar and Grill, located at 12045 Roosevelt Road, in unincorporated Proviso Township. Robin Thornton, 34, of Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood, stands accused of the […]
Edward Manion, 93
Edward James Manion, age 93, of Elmhurst, passed away April 24, 2021, a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. He was the Past Commander of the Elmhurst Walter A. Glos Post #2048 V.F.W., member of Elmhurst T.H.B. Post #187 American Legion and worked for 25 years at Oak Meadows Golf Course. Beloved […]
Wanda S. Maxson, 88
Wanda Bertha (Schottenberg) Maxson, a long-time resident of Oak Brook, died on April 22, 2021, at the age of 88. Wanda is survived by her devoted husband Ralph E. Maxson, her two caring children, Holly (Kelly) Kost and Greg (Linda) Maxson, her beloved grandchildren, Shelby, Haley and Spencer Kost and […]
Jack Ritchie McCurdy, 87
Jack Ritchie McCurdy, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by his loving family and wife of 66 years, Joanne McCurdy, née Kutsus. Jack was a devoted father to Michael and Michelle; proud grandfather of Jake, Rose, Haley and the late Brendan; and dear brother of […]
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 […]
