Sean MacGregor helps York boys cross-country team reach state once again. By Mike Miazga Correspondent When it’s race day, York senior boys cross-country runner Sean MacGregor doesn’t deviate from his routine. “Depending on the meet, I’ll wake up at 7 a.m., and I usually stick with a bagel and maybe […]
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Marion Zimmerman, 97
Marion Rose Zimmerman (nee Meyer), of Melrose Park, passed away on October 22, 2017, at the age of 97. Marion was born in Quincy on January 6, 1920 and was married to John Zimmerman on June 25, 1938. They were married for 60 years. Marion worked in the offices of […]
Michael K. Heinzel, 62
Michael K. Heinzel, 62, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Margarita Heinzel; loving father of Christian Heinzel; dear son of Agnes and the late Paul; brother of Ronald (Stephany) Heinzel, Mark (Diane) Heinzel and Beth (Scott Bauer) Rock; uncle of Olivia Zwierski-Moran, Sam […]
Vera Zikuda, 94
Vera Zikuda nee Slepicka, of Naperville and formerly of Oak Brook, passed away recently at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Zdenek; beloved mother of Dennis (Claudia) Zikuda; grandmother of Mike (Nancy) Zikuda; great grandmother of Jennifer (Shawn) Chase and Sara and Nicholas Zikuda; great great grandmother […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week The event NOT to be missed Wilder Holiday Market Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4 The 7th annual Holiday Market returns to Wilder Mansion, bringing holiday shoppers a wide selection of one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, handbags, glass, ceramics, fashion, photography, gourmet food and unique holiday gifts. Hours are […]
PAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Going bananas at Boo-tiful Saturday Top Banana Bill Fergus went trick-or-treating at various downtown businesses with ‘Minion’ Mabel, age 2, ‘Sky’ Ashley, age 5, and the ‘Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man’ Dylan, age 8. It was all part of Elmhurst City Centre’s annual “Boo-tiful Saturday” Halloween celebration […]
Man shot at York and Diversey in Elmhurst
Update: Persons of interest held in custody at Elmhurst Police headquarters for Saturday shooting Elmhurst police continue their investigation of a shooting which occurred on October 28, 2017 at 2:13 p.m. The incident was initially reported to police as a possible car crash in the area of York & Diversey […]
Robert “Bob” Glenn Haley
Robert Glenn Haley, “Bob”, Chicago-born, Elmhurst resident for over 65 years, passed peacefully away on October 19, 2017. Survived by his loving wife Martha Haley; daughters Karen (the late Wes) Foster, Linda (Ron) Abrams and Barbara (Terry) O’Toole and predeceased by son David (Joni). He was blessed with six grandchildren Amalie (Rob) […]
10/26/17 Print Versions
Earn Your Ham Radio License in One Weekend
York Radio Club offers class sessions The Elmhurst-based York Radio Club will again offer a weekend training class designed to allow participants to learn everything they need to know to pass their amateur radio license exam. At the end of the two-day session, volunteer examiners will administer the test that’s […]