Back for its fourth season, the Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley offers visitors and residents a free 30-minute ride around the City of Elmhurst. Making six stops across town, this fun and easy trip runs every Friday and Saturday, June 1 through September 15 from 12 noon to 12 midnight. The […]
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Police investigate report of suspicious person near Churchville
On Wednesday, May 23, at approximately 3:36 p.m., the Elmhurst Police Department responded to Churchville Middle School, located at 155 Victory Parkway for a reported suspicious person. Upon the arrival of police, officers learned a 12-year-old female reported that while outside of the school shortly after dismissal, a male/Hispanic asked […]
New development coming to Cottage Hill and Park Ave.
The former Service Automotive site at the corner of Cottage Hill and Park Avenue in Elmhurst, just east of the Elmhurst Post Office, has been cleared to start construction of a new luxury residential and retail building. The development will be called “The Hill” and will consist of 23 luxury […]
Man found in possession of stolen vehicle in Elmhurst gets seven years. Cases still pending for others involved in November incident
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced last week that one of three men accused of possessing a stolen vehicle in Elmhurst has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Tyrone Wilson, 19, of 5721 S. Chappel, Chicago, appeared in court last week where he […]
Army Colonel serves as Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal
The Grand Marshal for Elmhurst’s 100th Memorial Day Parade is Elmhurst resident Mark R. Mallon, a medal-winning Colonel in the United States Army Reserves who served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Growing up in Elmhurst since 1975, Col. Mallon began attending the City’s Memorial Day parades long before his […]
At Home coming to K-Mart space
Are you looking to remodel your home? Have you recently hired a roofing contractor Lexington and now want to work on your interior? Then we have good news for you! According to a release issued by the City of Elmhurst, At Home, the décor superstore, will soon have a home […]
City to celebrate 100th Memorial Day Parade on May 28
Led by Grand Marshal Mark R. Mallon, a medal-winning Colonel in the United States Army Reserves, more than 90 entries will march in Elmhurst’s 100th Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 28, stepping off at 9:30 a.m. The 2018 Parade is presented by the Elmhurst Chamber […]
Moyer offers explanation of Future Focused meetings. Gatherings have already begun, to continue through May
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent At a meeting of the Elmhurst District 205 School Board last week, District Superintendent David Moyer provided the board with details outlining the district’s presentation at four community meetings in May regarding the district’s master facility plan. The first meeting took place […]
Senate passes broader K2 ban. CDC: 99 percent of cannabinoid cases have occurred in Illinois
In the wake of a wave of deaths related to synthetic cannabis overdoses, the Illinois Senate approved a plan b to broaden the classification of such drugs, which often skirt the law through minute tweaks to their formulae. “After the careful consideration taken to weigh the implications of new restrictions […]
State’s Attorney Berlin finds officer justified in Elmhurst officer-involved shooting. Statement from State’s Attorney Berlin
“Every case involving the use of deadly force by a police officer must be carefully and thoroughly investigated. Such scrutiny is required to ensure the protection of the civil rights of those involved and to maintain the public’s confidence in law enforcement. “After a thorough and extensive investigation surrounding […]
