While the Independent continues its coverage of the latest statistics in the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, we have decided to report how many people have been discharged from Elmhurst Hospital – a number we WANT to see get higher every week. As of May 4, Elmhurst Hospital is currently treating 58 […]
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COVID-19 updates for DuPage County
As of 11 a.m. on Monday, May 4, there were 3,743 total cases among DuPage County residents, including 197 deaths. Of those, 687 were outbreak-associated, while 3,056 were not. Since Sunday, there were 80 new cases and five deaths reported. (Outbreak-associated cases are linked to a congregate setting, e.g., long-term […]
First Ward’s Sabatino resigns
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent At the City Council meeting on Monday, May 4, which was held virtually, Mayor Steve Morley announced the resignation of Alderman Mark Sabatino from representing the First Ward on the Elmhurst City Council. “It is with regret that I inform you that I […]
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 […]
Rose Marie Peters, 90
Rose Marie Therese (nee Pusateri) Peters passed away recently at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Robert John Peters, loving mother of Mary Jo (Charles Madick) Peters, Janet (Robert) Kremer, James Robert (Elizabeth Woods) Peters, John Joseph (Mary) Peters; proud grandmother of Kathryn (Steven Walsh) Peters, Sarah, […]
Georgianna Vorel, 95
Georgianna Frances Vorel, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2020 at Elmhurst Hospital one week after she turned 95 years old. She was born on April 16, 1925 in Chicago to Charles and Tillie Hlavac. She married Charles Joseph Vorel on September 3, 1949 in Chicago. He preceded […]
Nancy Saviola, 101
Nancy Joan Saviola (Rizzo) was born on April 14, 1919, in Melrose Park, and passed away on her 101st birthday on April 14, 2020. She was married to her childhood sweetheart, David Donald Saviola, Sr. for 65 years. Wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Nancy was the quintessential homemaker, an excellent […]
Nadine M. Koehne, 78
Nadine M. Koehne, age 78, of Elmhurst. Cherished daughter of the late Art and Margaret (nee Kruse) Mahler; Beloved wife of the late William Koehne for 50 years; loving mother of Bill (Karla), Bob (Mia), and Brian (Val); proud grandmother of Chris, Aaron, Miriam, Aiden, Ethan, Ryan, Zack, and Kyle; […]
City of Elmhurst offers “Restaurant Support Guide”
List of dining establishments with special services available The following Elmhurst establishments have confirmed with the City that they have modified their business plan during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic to remain open in some capacity offering drive-thru, carryout, curbside, or delivery options to patrons. Please note that restaurants and bars […]
Annual plant sale
CHRIS FOX PHOTO The Garden Club of Villa Park held its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 2. One year ago, the club held its sale outside of the Villa Park Historical Museum, near the Illinois Prairie Path. The club intended to hold this year’s sale at the same location, […]