According to a report from DuPage East Scanner, a hit-and-run incident took place on Thursday, March 28 at about 7 p.m., when a third-party called police saying a red sports car and a black SUV had been involved in an accident and that the red car left northbound on York […]
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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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Addison police officer receives Bronze Star
On Friday, Feb. 2, Addison police officer Dave Olejarz received the Bronze Star Medal for his exemplary leadership and meritorious service during his most recent deployment in Iraq. For six months, Olejarz served as the Senior Enlisted Leader for the 443rd Air Expeditionary Squadron, 387th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al […]
Five men charged in three unrelated retail theft incidents in Elmhurst; All three events took place on night of March 15
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the arrest of five suspects for felony retail theft offenses during three unrelated incidents on the evening of Friday, March 15. On that night, at about 7:30 p.m., an Elmhurst police officer spotted a suspect vehicle that returned to Kohl’s, 303 S. Route 83, […]
Foundation establishes endowment fund dedicated to Stewart; Effort assures former executive director’s memory stays alive
The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation has introduced a dedicated endowment fund, established this year to honor the Elmhurst History Museum’s first professional executive director, Dr. Virginia R. Stewart. Created by her husband, Alan, the fund is specifically earmarked to provide support for museum programs, specifically honoraria for speakers, historical reenactors, and […]
After primary race, many wonder what’s next for local politician Pete DiCianni
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The primary election is over and it’s pretty clear that DuPage County appears to be turning blue from its former red Republican majority at most every level – from Township to County to downstate Springfield, the Republicans have been able to ride the […]
Eric H. Larson, 88
Eric H. Larson, 88, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024 at his home in Oak Brook, Illinois, surrounded by his family. Eric lived his life with one goal: to be the best husband, father, and grandfather, and to support his family with love and devotion. By that […]
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 […]
