Richard L. Pracht, 91 Richard L. Pracht, of Elmhurst, passed quietly in his sleep on the morning of August 2, 2016, at the age of 91. Devoted husband of Julia A. Pracht nee Brand; loving father of Martha (Baxter) Phillip and the late Douglas Pracht (1957-1973); beloved grandfather of Taylor […]
Other News
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Police arrest suspect in Dress Barn robbery
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Last week, the Independent brought the news that an aggravated robbery took place on Friday, July 15 at about 8:30 p.m. at the Dress Barn store, located at 167 So. Rte. 83 in Elmhurst. According to Police Chief Michael Ruth, the offender had […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Friday & Saturday, July 29 & 30 – ECT performs Elf The Musical Jr. The Elmhurst Children’s Theatre will perform Elf The Musical Jr. at Field School on July 29 at 7 p.m. and July 30 at 2 p.m. […]
Elmhurst Sports Report
Team Elmhurst Soccer Club hosts German soccer camp IC Catholic Prep’s Hurt, York grad Less compete in summer golf tournaments. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Team Elmhurst Soccer Club recently hosted the TESC German Soccer Camp at Eldridge Park for more than 75 children ages 7-14. Former Chicago Sting soccer […]
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 to property/motor vehicle/criminal trespass to property/ […]
Obituary
Marlis E. Rentsch, 91 Marlis E. Rentsch, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Hans H. Rentsch; loving mother of Christian (Cindy) Rentsch, Stefan (Janet) Rentsch and Katrin (Dave Dickow) Rentsch; grandmother of Caylie and Chelsea, Christopher (MaryBeth), Brian (Kim), […]
City of Elmhurst unveils new fire truck Ladder vehicle for first-responders blessed by Father Andrew
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Fire Department under direction of Interim Fire Chief Bill Anaszewicz officially unveiled its new tower ladder fire truck at a reception held on the morning of Monday, July 11. Anaszewicz thanked elected officials in attendance as well as the Apparatus […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Friday, July 22 4th annual Cycling Classic The Fourth Annual Superior Ambulance Elmhurst Cycling Classic returns to Elmhurst in and around Elmhurst College and Wilder Park. Races begin at 11 a.m. and continue all day and into the evening […]
