Peter J. Borger, a 44-year resident of Glen Ellyn, passed away Nov. 28, 2017, at the age of 70. He was born on March 20, 1947, in Elmhurst, where he was raised. He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School, Elmhurst College (BA), National Louis University (MA), and Northern Illinois University […]
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Dorothy L. Teason, 94
Dorothy L. Teason nee Weber, passed away Nov. 27, 2017 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late James G.; dear mother ofSharon (Daniel) Leisering and Diane (Richard) Hobein; grandmother of Christopher, Kyle, Sheila (Brian), Andy (Brittany) and Tressa ; great grandmother of Jimmy and Colton; dear sister […]
Three charged after Monday’s manhunt
Burglars strike police squad car while fleeing By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent [Ed. Note: This is an update to a story that appears in the 11-30-17 issue of the Elmhurst Independent.] On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth announced that charges had been filed in […]
Police investigate armed robbery associated with Facebook sale
Elmhurst Police are investigating a reported Armed Robbery that occurred on Monday, Nov. 27 at 8:14 p.m. at 100 block of E. North Avenue. A 19-year-old victim told police that he responded to a Facebook post offering an I-Phone 7 for sale. The victim met with two people described as […]
Juanita Anderson, 95
Juanita Anderson, 95 nee Mitton, beloved wife of 63 years of Robert A. Anderson of Elmhurst, Illinois. Mother of Candida St. John of Batavia, Illinois. Mrs. Anderson passed away at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital on November 23, 2017. Prior volunteer services were: President of Elmhurst Republican Women’s Club, Teacher’s assistant at […]
Joseph P. Salerno, 97
Joseph P. Salerno, of Elmhurst and formerly of Green Valley, Ariz., Franklin Park, and Chicago, passed away Nov. 27, 2017, at the age of 97. Joseph was a Captain in the United States Army, a Third Degree Knight of Columbus, a minister of Communion at Visitation Church, a school volunteer […]
Elvira F. Lindhorst, 93
Elvira F. Lindhorst, nee Meola, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late John Lindhorst.Loving mother of Dorothy (Aldo) La Pietra, Sylvia (Gary) Porter, John A. Lindhorst and the late Robert (Maureen survives) Lindhorst. Dear grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of […]
Burglary suspects crash into police squad attempting to flee
Three of four found later; one had loaded handgun By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Early Monday morning, Nov. 27, the Independent learned that Elmhurst police were seeking suspects in a garage burglary that took place about 5 a.m. on the 600 block of Fay. Acting […]
IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team third at Manteno-Coal City
Cheng scores 26 points in game against Manteno. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team kicked off the season by going 3-1 and taking third-place at the Manteno/Coal City tournament. The Knights opened play with a 59-43 win over Peotone. IC Catholic Prep led 14-10 after […]
Special Kids Day holiday party
Kids with special needs along with their families are invited to a special holiday celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 3:30-8 p.m. at Wilder Mansion, 211 S. Prospect Ave. Celebrate the holidays with Special Kids Day at a free annual party for children (of all ages!) with disabilities and their […]
