Hula dance classes begin at The Abbey this fall Hula is gentle form of exercise that stretches the body and helps soothe the mind. Elmhurst Park District invites those 50 and up to participate in a weekly Hula Dance class at The Abbey. Hula adapts to all body types and […]
Other News
More crime news..,
Children left unattended in backseat of car, police say Child endangerment was reported on Oct. 1, when police said an officer observed a running vehicle parked in a loading zone in the 900 block of S. York with its hazard lights on, but with no occupants in the front seats. […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Criminal damage or defacement to property/criminal damage to […]
Good news on the horizon for Fly Quiet Runway Tests
FAA representative shares vision of OMP By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Last week, the Independent reported that the City of Elmhurst had scheduled a public meeting at City Hall to discuss the Chicago Department of Aviation’s Fly Quiet Runway Rotation Program (RRP) on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The public […]
Princesses father-daughter program kicks off with bike ride
SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Princesses father-daughter program recently held its annual kickoff bike ride. The event started with a ride on the Illinois Prairie Path into Villa Park and concluded with a scrumptious lunch and outstanding service at HB Jones in Elmhurst. The Elmhurst Princesses program seeks to […]
EEDC hosts special event for realtors, developers
Officials offer overview of City’s recent growth, future potential By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A group of about 50 people including commercial and residential realtors, architects, builders and developers were invited to Red Arrow Tap in downtown Elmhurst for a presentation by the Elmhurst Economic Development Commission. “We […]
Elias Eliot Benezra, 95
Elias Eliot “Dr. Ben” Benezra passed away peacefully on Monday Oct. 2, 2017 at the Bridgeway Assisted Living in Bensenville where he stayed. He was 95. Ben was a long time resident of Elmhurst and Oak Brook where he practiced psychiatry for many years. He worked at 103 Haven in […]
Lorraine C. Patterson, 89
Lorraine C. Patterson, nee Bojarski, formerly of Woodruff, Wisc., passed away recently at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late William J. Patterson, Sr. for 67 years; loving mother of William (Terri Zaremba) Patterson, Jr. and James (Marlene) Patterson; grandmother of Jessica (Jeremy) Dawson, William R. Patterson and […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week — the event NOT to be missed! Saturday, Oct. 14 — Ignite Fitness fundraiser for ECAF From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., a fitness competition will be held at Ignite Fitness, 263 No. York, for the Marc P. Frontier, a resident who passed away suddenly in […]
Ahn-Lee combination leading way for Timothy Christian girls tennis team
Duo was a combined 46-2 through late last week. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Timothy Christian girls tennis team has itself quite a 1-2 punch in the form of junior Abygale Ahn and freshman Cassandra Lee. Through late last week, Lee had a 27-1 record, while Ahn, who also plays […]