Lombard Falcons make donation to Tunnel to Towers Foundation

October 4, 2022 / no comments

Road Warriors

October 4, 2022 / no comments

Frerichs released; Lombard native freed in exchange for Afghan tribal leader imprisoned in U.S. on drug trafficking changes

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 […]

September 29, 2022 / no comments

Delegation of Mongolian dignitaries visit City; Discuss levels of government, social programs, waste disposal, water treatment

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 […]

September 29, 2022 / no comments

Floyd E. Martin, Jr., 96

Floyd E. Martin, Jr., a longtime resident of Elmhurst, died peacefully on Sept. 21, 2022, surrounded by his family at the age of 96; preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Jean, and oldest daughter Dawn; loving father of Colby, Douglas (Beth), and Georgia (David) Klug; proud grandfather […]

September 29, 2022 / no comments

Elmhurst police arrest bank robbery fugitive

The Elmhurst Police Department reports the arrest of a man that was wanted by Virginia authorities for bank robbery. On the morning of Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at approximately 11:00 a.m. a concerned citizen arrived at the Elmhurst Police Station to notify our agency of suspicious activity. The citizen reported […]

September 28, 2022 / no comments

Local female students achieve rank of Eagle Scout; Clohessy, Czarnecki are founding members of Elmhurst Troop 117G

Elmhurst Scouts BSA Troop 117G recognized its two first founding members for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest advancement rank in Scouts BSA. On Saturday, Aug. 6, Joanna Clohessy, 16, was presented the Eagle Scout badge at her Eagle Court of Honor. Joanna earned her Eagle rank at […]

September 26, 2022 / no comments