The annual Spotlight Gala for the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) has moved to spring of 2023, but in the meantime, the ECPA is hosting its “Tickets, Trips and Treats” fall online fundraiser, as it continues to advance toward its mission of building a state-of-the-art performance facility in the western suburbs right here in Elmhurst. Whether you shop for special holiday gifts, hope to discover new experiences, or wish to treat yourself to something amazing, all efforts will help keep the ECPA initiative alive, as funds are still needed for architectural plans, property and econo ..read more

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Early Saturday morning, Oct. 15, WBBM Newsradio 780 reported that a high-speed chase had taken place in Elmhurst, resulting in the arrest of four people. According to WBBM, Elmhurst police discovered that a stolen car was in the downtown City Centre area of Elmhurst. The vehicle with four suspects inside fled east on North Avenue, but the car broke down near Clinton Avenue. and Third Street, police said. One suspect was immediately taken into custody, but three fled southbound, running from the car, which had been reported stolen out of Chi ..read more

Services Thursday, Friday Barbara Ann Kuhr, nee Witt, of Morris, formerly of Chicago and Elmhurst, passed away on September 29, 2022. Dear mom of Kimberly Ann (Geoffrey) White, Christopher (Tonya) Kuhr, Rick (Ramona) Kuhr, and Nick (Lydia) Kuhr; loving grandma of Steph White, Josie White, Rebekah White, Katherine White, Cameron Kuhr, Johnathan (Chloe) White, Anna White, Kaitlyn Kuhr, Mary Ann White, Grandt White, Lydia Kuhr, Kristian White, Jacob Kuhr, Julia White, Salome Kuhr, Liberty Kuhr, Justice Kuhr, Joseph White, Helena Kuhr, Freedom Kuhr, Silas Kuhr, Valor Kuhr; and cherished si ..read more

Nancy J. Steinhebel, lifelong resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 78. Devoted daughter of the late Sally (nee Reibling) and the late Erwin Steinhebel; Dear sister of Richard A. Steinhebel, Robert M. (the late Carey) Steinhebel and the late Kenneth E. Steinhebel; also survived by the loves of her life, her nieces and nephews, Jennifer Steinhebel, Jamey (Tony) DiBrito, Julie (Jay) Nowak and Amanda, Amy, Kim, and Ken Steinhebel; beloved great aunt of Trent, Abella, Mason, Clara and Dane. Adoring dog mom of her Bichon- Crystal La Petite Mademoiselle Angelique. Memorial Visita ..read more

In the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, the Lux family, friends, and the world, were devastated with the passing of the family matriarch Sharon Louise Lux. Born to Richard and Lucille Cutler in Evergreen Park, Ill., on Sept. 19, 1956. She is survived by her sister and brother, Pamela Cutler and Richard Cutler Jr.; preceded in death by sisters Kimberly Cutler and Andrea Lackey. Sharon was cared for by her loving husband Fredrick Lux Sr., and three sons, Fredrick Lux, Jr. (Rachel), Joseph Lux, and Michael Lux. She leaves behind six beautiful grandchildren, Joseph Lux, Jr., 13, Aaron Lux, 13 ..read more

Pick of the Week York Drama presents Shakespeare’s As You Like It. On Thursday, Oct. 13, Friday, Oct. 14, Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16, York High School Drama will present William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Fri., and Sat., and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Reserved seat tickets will be available beginning Saturday, Oct. 1. For tickets, visit yorkdrama.org. ——– Sunday, Oct. 9 From 12:15-2:30 p.m., the SHE Single Mothers Event will take place at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd.  Complimentary lunch for a ..read more

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 of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Assault, battery Sept. 24 Kellie G. Elwing, 51, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for battery and issued a no-trespass notice at a restaurant in the 100 block of W. North at 12:08 p.m. Police said that subsequent to ..read more

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 of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Assault, battery Sept. 15 A reporting officer made contact with Elmhurst-Edward Hospital security who reported an unnamed suspect was discharged and refusing to leave the property. The suspect became aggressive with ..read more

By Mike Sandrolini LOMBARDIAN STAFF REPORTER The long ordeal of Lombard native Mark Frerichs being held hostage in Afghanistan has finally ended. And it is indeed a happy ending for him and his family. After over two years of being held captive by the Taliban, senior Biden Administration officials confirmed early last week that Frerichs has been released following a prisoner swap. Frerichs was exchanged for Haji Bashir Noorzai, who had been in U.S. custody for 17 years on drug trafficking charges and was sentenced to life in prison in 2009. Noorzai, an Afghan tribal leader linked to t ..read more

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Last week, a group of visitors from the country of Mongolia came to northern Illinois to learn about our system of government and various social programs by meeting with officials of several cities, villages and other entities including the City of Elmhurst. The effort was coordinated by the Congressional Office for International Leadership, formerly known as the Open World Leadership Center, an agency of the U.S. Congress. The delegation included five professionals accompanied by a bicultural-bilingual facilitator along with an interpreter ..read more