Carol E. Wojak, aged 85, passed away December 22, 2024. Born on December 26, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois. Carol was the oldest child to Louis Loewe and Florence Loewe, nee Hardeland. Carol is survived by her sons, Alan Wojak(Becki), Steven Wojak, Richard Wojak(Susan), 13 grandchildren , 11 […]
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Elmhurst City Council meeting summary
By Chris Fox ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst City Council held its regular meeting on Dec. 16. All 14 aldermen attended the meeting—the city council’s final regular meeting of 2024. Resident speaks about construction activity near his home Tom Altergott, who lives on the 100 block of South Rex Boulevard, was […]
Community Calendar
Recurring on Sundays Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Sunday open house. From 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, 111 E. First St., and visit the club’s three operating model railroad layouts. For more information, call 630-530-9584 or email: [email protected] Recurring weekly on Monday nights Trivia night. From […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
Former Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman visits area
MIKE SANDROLINI PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Dennis Rodman, the flamboyant and colorful forward who was an integral part of three Chicago Bulls NBA championship teams during the 1990s, paid a visit to Mike’s Sports & More at the Yorktown Shopping Center in Lombard on Saturday. A long line of fans, […]
THOMASINE HOFFMAN, 91
Thomasine Hoffman, 91, passed away in peace at her Elmhurst home on December 19, 2024. Born March 12, 1933 in Chicago to Emil and Jessie Garippo, through her gentle smiling spirit and sweet startling humor, Tommye radiated her happy warmth to family, friends and all. Raised in […]
Elmhurst Park District constructing dog park
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Park District listened to residents when they said they would like a dog park, so the new “Canine Corner” is on its way to becoming a reality, according to park district Executive Director Jim Rogers. The idea for providing residents with […]
Community Calendar
Recurring on Sundays Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Sunday open house. From 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, 111 E. First St., and visit the club’s three operating model railroad layouts. For more information, call 630-530-9584 or email: [email protected] Recurring weekly on Monday nights Trivia night. From […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
Mack’s Golden Pheasant closes after 76 years in business
MIKE SANDROLINI PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent Mack’s Golden Pheasant Restaurant at 668 W. North Ave., one of Elmhurst’s most popular restaurants, closed its doors on Sunday, Dec. 15. Billed as “The oldest continuously owned restaurant in DuPage County,” Mack’s Golden Pheasant—which opened in 1948—featured such dishes as Roast Duckling, the […]