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), […]
Other News
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 […]
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/ […]
Elmhurst Sports Report
York summer baseball team finishes season strong Dukes advance to state regional semifinals. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York summer baseball team went on a hot streak at a perfect juncture in the season. The Dukes advanced all the way to the semifinals of the Fenwick regional. During the summer, […]
Print Versions 7/21/16
Obituaries
Martha Elizabeth Eaton Martha Elizabeth (Foulkes) Eaton died peacefully at her home in Elmhurst on June 30, 2016. She was loved by all who knew her, and will be missed by her children, Jane, Ellen (Stephen), David (Kimberly), and Paul (Debra); adopted daughter, Jadwiga; grandchildren, Jason (Melissa), Matthew (Jacqueline), Caitlin […]
Print Versions 7/14/16
Timothy Christian holds Project Impact groundbreaking ceremony New junior-high and athletics arena on target for fall 2017 opening.
By Mike Miazga Correspondent Timothy Christian Schools’ Project Impact recently took another major step toward reality. Timothy held a special groundbreaking ceremony on campus earlier last week that attracted some 250 people, which included students, parents, faculty and administration, community members, city of Elmhurst dignitaries, including Mayor Steve Morley, as […]
Aldermen frustrated with land purchase terms in IGA Healy: We’re spending taxpayer money to buy land the taxpayers already own
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent At the City Council meeting held Tuesday, July 5 (a day later than usual, due to the holiday), 5th Ward Alderman Jim Kennedy, Chair of the City’s Public Works and Buildings (PWB) Committee, offered an update on the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with […]
