Monday, March 17, 2025
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Eric Weech of Alan Energy Services on Spring Road recently got some news that made him smile. Well, that’s hardly fair to say – after all, Weech is ALWAYS smiling. This warm and friendly vice-president of operations for Alan Energy Services just recently […]
At the Addison Village Board meeting on Monday, Feb. 5, Mayor Richard Veenstra and the Village Board of Trustees recognized several promotions within the Department’s Command staff and welcomed new officers. Police Chief Roy Selvik, who took the helm in Dec., introduced his new team before they took […]
The Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF) proudly announces its 30th Anniversary Fundraiser Party, marking three decades of dedicated service to the children and families of Elmhurst. This momentous event is set to take place at the River Forest Country Club, on Saturday, March 2nd. Since its inception in 1993, ECAF […]
Elmhurst School District 205 joins the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the twelfth statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. The survey provides a unique opportunity for students, teachers and parents to have a voice in improving their schools. Now through March 29, students in grades 4-12 […]
Barbara Ellen Miazga, 81 Born: September 7, 1942 (Woodstock, Illinois) Died: February 1, 2024 (Sherman Hospital, Elgin, Illinois) Barbara Miazga was a loving, family woman who made a significant impact on the lives of many with her calming/steadying influence, go-go-go nonstop motor, and extremely sharp wit. Barbara grew up […]
Bruce Evan Blair, 87, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away on January 30, 2024 after a brief illness and hospitalization. Bruce was the beloved husband of Ruth and the cherished father of Laura (Dan) McKnight of Wauconda (recently of Shawnee, KS), Barbara (David) Mevis of Naperville, and Carolyn (Ted) […]
On February 2nd, 2024, the community lost Bruce Leon Josephs. Bruce passed in Naples, FL surrounded by his family and friends. His passing concluded a 6 year battle with cancer, having beaten it once during that time. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Melinda Kay […]
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 […]
Joanne A. McCampbell, 90 of Bensenville, died February 10th at her home. She is survived by her brother John (Pam) Clark, three daughters, Pam McCampbell, Linda (Ed) Moritz, and Laurie (Mark) Hartwig. Seven grandchildren, Matthew (Renee) Tomasone, Mechelle Sanders, Michael (Georgia) Hartwig, Raymond (Kaitlyn) Hartwig, Marcus (Hanna) Moritz, Allison (Sean) […]
