Area Police Departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Addison Feb. 14 Jonathan M. Soto, 31, of Addison, […]
Month: February 2017
Give a pint, get a St. Patrick’s Day theme t-shirt
It has less to do with luck and everything to do with giving. Participating donors who visit any of 17 LifeSource community donor centers between March 5-19 and mention “Give a Pint” will receive a limited-edition St. Patrick’s Day themed T-shirt, while supplies last. The green shirt features a shamrock […]
Emanuel plans to add high-speed rail service to O’Hare
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel‘s administration recently announced an ambitious three-year goal to move forward with high-speed rail service to O’Hare International Airport, but aides offered few details for a project that has long proved elusive for Chicago. Emanuel brought up the new rail line to the busy airport during an […]
Teacher at Fischer Elementary nominated for Golden Apple
Golden Apple, a leading nonprofit committed to celebrating and developing great teachers who make life-changing differences in the lives of students, has announced the 34 finalists for the 2017 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. This year’s finalists were selected from a pool of more than 600 nominations, and […]
Elmhurst Trolley at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Join the fun for the 21st Annual Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday March 4th starting at noon. The parade will begin at the intersection of Wilson Street and Spring Road and continue north on Spring Road in Elmhurst. The Grand Marshal of the Parade will be Elmhurst Mayor Steven […]
Rauner’s advisor on economic development paints bleak picture
Biggest issues: fewer jobs, workers comp, licensing By Dee Longfellow For The Independent On Wednesday, Feb. 8, a small group of Chamber members joined Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry president & CEO John R. Quigley on a one-day trip to Springfield for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Summit. […]
Police Reports
Area Police Departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Addison Feb. 8 Police said Jennifer G. Hernandez, 19, […]
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra entertains with Latin rythm
“We’ve Got Rhythm” promises an afternoon of high-energy music when the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra presents a program of animated Latin melodies in a family concert that will please audiences of all ages. The event takes place at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. in Elmhurst, on Sunday, […]
Guilty Verdict For West Chicago Man Charged With Aggravated DUI in Deadly Crash
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that Omar Montoya Medina, 31 (d.o.b. 7/1/1985) of 144 E. Pomeroy Street, West Chicago, has been found guilty of causing a December 2014 crash that claimed the life of Antonio Alvarez, 37. Today’s verdict was rendered by Judge Brian Telander following […]
