By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT York Furrier, a staple in Elmhurst’s downtown business district since 1931, has announced plans to retire and close its doors. Owners John and Kathy Rezny were unable to be reached before press time, but the news has spread around town, driving residents to […]
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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 […]
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AT JV Blazettes make school history
This year, the Addison Trail Blazettes are making school history by implementing a junior varsity team for the first time. The JV team continued its historic season on Sunday, Dec. 3 by participating in the group’s first competition (which was the Evergreen Park High School Competitive Dance Invitational), where they […]
Victory Auto Wreckers closes its doors
Everyone knows that classic commercial… a young man opens his car door, only to see the door break off its hinges and fall at his feet, as he looks hopelessly toward the heavens. The answer was taking the car to Victory Auto Wreckers. In another iconic commercial, the longtime auto […]
Burglary charges filed after two attempt to break into business
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On Friday, Dec. 8, a release was received from the Elmhurst Police Department issued by Police Chief Michael McLean regarding an incident that resulted in two arrests. According to the release, on Thursday, Dec. 7 at approximately 1:50 a.m., two men were apprehended […]
Silverado falls to the wrecking ball
Well, the crane anyway! This crane made quick work of tearing down the structure that was once the Silverado Grill, a local landmark and anchor to the Spring Road Business District. When owners Jack Island and Dave Walradt opened the restaurant, it was the 17th or 18th endeavor to make […]
Angelo Battaglia delivered Elmhurst a slice of life… and pizza; Owner of Two Brothers, Angelo’s, Rosalia’s passes away at 89
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT “Those who touch our lives stay in our hearts forever. I will miss my dear, longtime friend.” Those are the words of a person who left a comment about Angelo Battaglia at the web site of the Pedersen Ryberg funeral home. […]
Crystal M. Durdil (Cousineau), 82
Crystal Marie Durdil (nee Cousineau), 82, passed away on September 16, 2023. She was a long-time Elmhurst resident of 57 years living in the same home. Crystal was a loving mother to Roger (Liza) Durdil of Elmhurst, Jennifer (Nate) Klinger of Elmhurst, and Amy (John) Anderson of Lombard. Mor-Mor, […]
Robert James Grob, 71
Robert “Bob” James Grob, 71 years old, passed away December 8, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born February 29, 1952 in Oak Park, to the late Robert and Marion Grob. He was proud of the distinction of being a leap year baby. Bob graduated […]
