Maddie Valeski, York Community High School junior student, was awarded an Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC) Scholarship which she will use to attend Michigan State University High School Engineering Institute this summer. In her scholarship application, Valeski spoke of her interest in the “science behind agriculture – specifically food and water […]
Elmhurst News
Resident Jane Harwart turns 99!
On Monday, June 29, York Township Supervisor John W. Valle surprised Elmhurst resident Jane Harwart with a cake to celebrate her 99th birthday. She sat in a chair festooned with gold balloons declaring “99.” The cake was shared after lunch with the other guests at the York Township Senior Nutrition […]
Phil Greco of The Odeum passes away at 67
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT Phil Greco, owner and president of The Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, and longtime resident of Villa Park and Elmhurst, passed away peacefully at his Elmhurst home surrounded by family and loved ones on June 20, 2023. He was 67. Phil battled the […]
Top crime news
Video surveillance catches suspect with stolen goods On June 28, James T. Walker, 55, of Lombard, was charged with felony retail theft at a store in the 900 block of S. York at 7:05 a.m. The reporting officer observed Walker pushing a shopping cart containing stolen alcohol. Later, police said […]
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 […]
Precautionary Boil Order Remains in Effect
Update 7/6 at 1:30pm: The City’s contractor is currently replacing approximately 50 feet of broken main and anticipate to have the repair complete today. Flushing of the boil order area (map) is complete and coliform sampling is currently underway. Samples will be delivered to the lab by 5pm this evening. […]
Elmhurst, Poplar and Crescent, Water Main Repair Update – 7/5/23, 8:30 p.m.
Public Works crews have successfully isolated the leak and restored pressure to the system and will be completing repairs tonight during the overnight hours. The break occurred due to work by Nicor on Wednesday afternoon. A precautionary boil order is in place for all City water customers within the borders […]
County sheriff’s office working to bring those responsible for Juneteenth shooting ‘to justice’
One killed, 23 wounded; victim was father of 2 young children Staff report No arrests have been made as of press time in connection with a mass shooting at a strip mall in unincorporated DuPage County near Willowbrook early Sunday morning, June 18. The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office said […]
4 on the 4th registration continues; Packet pickup this weekend for annual 4th of July event
Get ready to run! Registration continues for the 18th Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th race at 4on4th.com, and packet pickup times are set at Fleet Feet Sports in Elmhurst. The traditional 4-mile run on the Fourth of July (Tuesday) begins at 7:15 a.m., followed by the […]
Factory girls!
On Friday, June 23, the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild hosted an artist’s reception for its Inspired By Warhol exhibit, a juried exhibition based on Andy Warhol’s works currently on display through Friday, July 28 in the EAG gallery inside the Elmhurst Art Museum. Here, getting into the spirit of the Factory […]