Sunday, December 29, 2024
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts is bringing magic to downtown Elmhurst thanks to the support of the DuPage Foundation. Jeanette Andrews presented her first magic performance at age 4, was paid for her first show at age 6, and that day began running her own business. She has never […]
The City of Elmhurst has partnered with Everbridge, a leader in unified critical communications, to keep the Elmhurst community safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. The City will begin using the system starting in 2024, known as “Elmhurst ALERTS,” to communicate during emergencies, […]
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to the Facebook page of the Elmhurst Police Department, a bus of 58 migrants from Texas stopped at the Elmhurst train station. Someone on board acting as a “leader” purchased Metra tickets for all passengers, who boarded the 9:13 p.m. train to […]
John Kalis MD, age 71, of Elmhurst, passed away on November 23, 2023. Beloved husband of 45 years to Mary Ann, nee Castelli; loving father of Christopher (Lisa Armstrong) Kalis and Erica (Bob) Voightmann; cherished grandpa of Natalie, Matthew and Emily Voightmann; devoted son of Pauline, nee Bajdek and […]
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 […]
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Addison Trail hosted its annual Pack the Place game for the school’s Special Olympics Basketball Team. Members of the Addison Trail Blazettes, Cheerleading Team, Boys Basketball Team, Girls Basketball Team and Best Buddies club attended the event to support the student-athletes. To celebrate, participants danced the […]
Elmhurst resident Marilyn Fredericks celebrated her birthday Wednesday, Dec. 6, when York Township supervisor John Valle surprised her with a birthday cake. She had it cut and shared with everyone who was dining with her on that day at the York Township Senior Nutrition Center in Lombard. Congratulations, Marilyn!
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for three men who were allegedly found to be in possession of multiple weapons including a loaded machine gun. Jeremiah Dawson, 21; […]
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) was recently awarded a grant from the DuPage Foundation’s Community Needs Grant Program at a recent open house. Foundation staff, Trustees, committee members and donors were on hand to celebrate everything happening in DuPage County. The DuPage Foundation Community Needs Grant Program (CNGP) […]
