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Registration continues for the 18th Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th
4 on the 4th packet pickup this weekend Get ready to run! Registration continues for the 18th Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th race at 4on4th.com, and packet pickup times are set at Fleet Feet Sports in Elmhurst. The traditional 4-mile run on the […]
Village offers update on phase 5 of Village Green Improvement Project
According to the Village of Addison, phase 5 of the Addison Village Green Improvement Project is continuing to progress its way along as plans come together to expand the Village Green east to Addison Road. As part of the effort, the Veterans Circle Monument is getting a new home, which […]
Elmhurst takes Pride
Artist Sonya Jae Fidele puts the final touches on a window at The Vape Room at 261 No. York St., celebrating June as Pride Month in Elmhurst, as declared by Mayor Scott Levin at a recent City Council meeting. Painting murals on the windows of stores in downtown is a […]
School Board Capsules; District 205 students, teams recognized for achievements
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on June 13 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Jim Collins was absent from the meeting. The meeting’s spotlight/recognition segment noted the achievements of several district […]
Controversial book gets support from public; Board votes to adopt all materials, including ‘American Street’ excerpts
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the regular meeting of the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board on Tuesday, June 13, four people spoke during public forum in support of the district including the fiction book “American Street” in the English curriculum for York High School […]
William Joseph Prust, 66
William Joseph “Bill” Prust, of Norman, Okla., formerly of Villa Park and Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 66. Beloved father of Joey (Kathy). Loving grandfather of Jordan and Olivia Prust. Dear brother of Donna Faur, Nancy (Mike) Hogan and the late Richie Prust. Dear son of the […]
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 […]
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Veenstra honored by Addison Knights
Addison Mayor Rich Veenstra received the “Knight of the Year” award from the Damen-Hildebrand Council 650 of the Knights of Columbus at the June 4 Communion Brunch event. Presenting the award was Grand Knight Michael Bruntz. The Knights distributed more than $26,000 to benefit twelve area agencies in support persons […]