Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Saturday, Feb. 29 Lions Club Annual Pizza Party From 5-7 p.m., the Elmhurst Lions Club will hold its 34th Annual All You Can Eat Pizza Party Fundraiser at Sandburg Middle School. Enjoy Roberto’s Pizza, cookies and soda. Tickets, […]
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Accident occurs where stoplight has been requested; DiCianni joins north side neighbors in outrage
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Saturday, Feb. 15, an accident occurred on York Street near Diversey in north Elmhurst that reportedly totaled two automobiles. No injuries were reported – at least, not this time. Neighbors have been requesting a stoplight at that intersection ever since north side […]
Three suspects lead police on high-speed chase; Charged with stealing merchandise from Elmhurst Kohl’s store
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that bond has been set for three individuals accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from two DuPage County retailers—one in Wheaton and the other in Elmhurst. Victor Williams, 30, and Joshlyn Allen, 19, both of Chicago; and Emiaya Shannon, […]
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Hit-and-run results in DUI arrest On Friday, Feb. 14, James Nelson, 62, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, resisting arrest, fleeing and eluding, leaving the scene of an accident, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the 900 block of S. Prospect at around 3:49 p.m. According […]
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 […]
Willowbrook cheer camp
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Willowbrook High School’s cheerleading program recently held its winter youth camp for children in kindergarten through eighth-grade. The campers learned cheers, dances and jumps during the camp, which took place daily from Feb. 10-13. The campers joined Willowbrook’s cheerleaders for a couple of brief performances during halftime […]
Poetry contest winners
CHRIS FOX PHOTO The Lombard Service League (LSL) recently honored the award winners of its 2020 youth poetry contest. “What If” was the theme of the LSL’s 16th annual contest, which was open to fourth- and fifth-grade students who live in Lombard. Pictured left to right are the four award […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—February 20
JACQUELYN CONWAY Jacquelyn Ann Conway (nee Beukema), born August 19, 1936, died peacefully on February 15, 2020, at home with family in Lombard, at the age of 83. Jackie is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, John A. Conway, who she married on November 23, 1956. She is […]
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After burglary attempt, suspect found hiding in victim’s vehicle On Feb. 6, Isaish K. Smith, 23, of Schaumburg, was charged with five counts of attempted burglary to a vehicle and criminal trespass to a vehicle in the 200 block of Boyd at around 12:59 a.m. Police said while an officer […]
Timothy Christian Schools names new K-8 principal; Hinsdale elementary school leader Justin Horne tabbed to position
By Mike Miazga Correspondent Timothy Christian Schools has had a grand total of 22 principals at the K-8 level since the school first opened its doors in 1911. And only six have led those efforts since the elementary school building was dedicated in Elmhurst in 1972. Justin Horne is now […]
