Elmhurst police officer Jason Litton has recorded his second AED life save within the last 12 months. The automated external defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart following a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA occurs when the heart malfunctions […]
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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 […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Saturday May 4 Sunday, May 5 Art in the Park From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, the 23rd annual Art in the Park returns to Wilder Park, featuring more than 100 artists offering one-of-a-kind jewelry, […]
Shirley M. Cross, 94
Shirley M. Cross, nee Rose, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late George F. Cross; loving mother of Catherine J. “Kitty” Cross and Keith A. (Kathryn) Cross; cherished grandmother of Erin E. Cross. Shirley was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lombard […]
Joanna Blaho, 84
Joanna Blaho nee Frye, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Bohumir “Bob”; loving mother of Laurie (Larry) Woznicki, Gregory (Kim), Robert (Susan), Karen Soukup, Brian and the late Nancy; cherished grandmother of Alexander, Alexis, Zachary, Matthew and Ariel; sister of Betty […]
Architect presents Edison, Bryan additions to D205 Board
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent At the Elmhurst District 205 School Board meeting on Tuesday, April 23, a presentation as provided from representatives of the district’s architect—Wight & Company—regarding design concepts for upcoming additions at Edison Elementary School and Bryan Middle School. Those additions are included in the […]
School Board Capsules; Here’s what’s happening at District 205
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on April 23 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. The meeting featured the reorganization of the board, with three new members joining the seven-member board. Caforio addresses statement to […]
District 205 Board president issues statement on IGA with City
At the beginning of the District 205 School Board meeting on Tuesday, April 23–right before the new members were sworn in— Board President Kara Caforio read the following statement regarding the status of the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City. Following is the text of the statement Caforio read during […]
District 45 Fun Run
CHRIS FOX PHOTOS The District 45 PTA Council held its 11th annual Just for Fun 5K Run and Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run on Saturday morning. The races started and ended near the Rugaard Gazebo along the Illinois Prairie Path. Nearly 100 people signed up for the 5-kilometer race. Both races […]
Lilac time in Lombard
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO This year’s five Lilac Princesses are pictured striking a royal pose before the final judging to select the 2019 Lilac Queen. The judging took place Saturday at Lombard’s Embassy Suites. The identity of the queen will remain a secret until her coronation in Lilacia Park at 1 […]