On Tuesday, Dec. 27, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced that Judge Demetrios Panoushis had ordered that a Chicago juvenile accused of stealing a vehicle from an Elmhurst car dealership will be detained until at least his next court appearance. The juvenile, […]
Elmhurst News
Eagles football program honored for safety; Receive national ‘League Excellence’ award
Congratulations to Elmhurst Eagles football for being recognized by the USA Football’s “League Excellence Program” for maintaining top-tier operational standards and a commitment to athlete safety. This National initiative was spearheaded by coaching coordinator Nick Larma and is a direct result of the coaches themselves. This is a recognition for […]
Two charged with robbing woman at gunpoint in VP Walmart lot
Suspects in custody following high-speed chase DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas have announced that bond has been denied for one of two Cook County men accused of robbing an elderly woman at gunpoint in a Villa Park Walmart parking lot […]
Police investigate vehicle crash into residential garage; Driver conducting test drive charged with reckless driving
On Monday, Dec. 5 at 11:41 a.m., Elmhurst police and fire departments responded to a home on the 700 block of N. Junior Terrace for a traffic crash involving a single vehicle that struck a home. Upon arrival, officers learned a white 2012 BMW X6 M had been driving […]
York student launches petition in light of alleged abuse of special needs student
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Late Monday afternoon, WBBM-TV Channel 2 teased a story on its 5 p.m. news report that a petition with more than 5,000 signatures was circulating around Elmhurst, particularly among those with an interest in York High School. The petition called for support and […]
Margaret “Peg” Baasch, 90
Services Dec. 21 Margaret “Peg” Baasch peacefully passed away on Dec. 12, 2022, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Loving mother of Karen Bagge, Ellen Eck, John (Shawn) and Jeff (Rusty). Cherished grandmother of Allan, John, Lauren (Derrick), Andrew, Tanner, Ann Marie, Brian and great-grandmother […]
Geraldine Nielsen, 93
Services Thursday Geraldine Nielsen, nee Rinko, passed away in Wheaton, on Dec. 10, 2022 at the age of 93. Geraldine “Gerry” was born in Chicago and lived in Elmhurst for 58 years. She spent her last years at Brighton Gardens in Wheaton. Gerry was preceded in death by her late […]
Laura Bresnahan Bush, 36
Laura Bresnahan Bush, of Whitefish Bay, Wisc., died peacefully on December 2, 2022 after a courageous 13-month battle with young-onset colon cancer. She was 36 years old. Born on May 22, 1986, Laura was the third and youngest daughter of Dr. Timothy and Sharon Bresnahan (neé Roggow). Laura grew up […]
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 […]
Life-sized Marvel superheroes coming to Wilder Park; Local artists to unveil creations in conjunction with Alex Ross exhibition
“Once upon a time, there was a little boy who decided that drawing superheroes was his only realistic option, if he couldn’t actually become one.” That is a quote from Alex Ross, the talent behind Marvel comics, whose works will be on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum from Friday, […]
