A person admitting involvement and another person of interest relating to the Clark Gas Station robbery in Elmhurst that occurred on April 25, 2017 have been charged by the FBI with a series of armed robberies and attempted armed robberies. The defendants, Emanuel Gavin and Henry Fabela of Chicago have […]
Month: May 2017
Elected Officials Sworn in at May 1 City Council Meeting Elmhurst, IL
A number of elected officials took their oaths of office at the City Council meeting on Monday, May 1, 2017. Those who were sworn in included Mayor Steve Morley, City Clerk Patty Spencer, Treasurer Elaine Libovicz, and Council Members Marti Deuter (1st Ward), Norman Leader (2nd Ward), Michael Bram (3rd […]
Diversionary Theft at Yoga by Degrees
Elmhurst Police are investigating a diversionary theft that occurred at Yoga by Degrees 1042 S. York Street on May 1, 2017, at 6:50 p.m. Three male/black subjects, late teens, entered the store and asked to use the bathroom. While the attendant was distracted, one of the subjects opened the unlocked […]
Addison Community Blood Drive May 7th
With this being the 41st year of having Blood Drives under the Addison Blood Commission we have been quite active. Our next Blood Drive is Sunday May 7, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 37 Army Trail Road, Addison, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We invite all to join us […]
IC Catholic Prep girls soccer team wins pair of games
Langan scores four goals against Timothy Christian. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep girls soccer team lost a tough Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division game. And apparently the Knights weren’t too happy about that. IC Catholic Prep rebounded swiftly from the loss to outscore its next two opponents […]
Montini Catholic crown Prom King and Queen
Montini Catholic High School in Lombard crowned their Prom King and Queen during a Vintage Disney themed event on Friday, April 21. The prom was held at Carriage Greens Country Club in Darien. Senior Samantha Santay (5th from left) won the honors as queen and Jacob Junger (6th from left) […]
Timothy Christian baseball team defeats Ridgewood and Glenbard South
Anderson homers in Glenbard South win. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The Timothy Christian baseball team was a 6-4 winner over Ridgewood in Metro Suburban Conference Red Division play. Brian Schiff led off the second inning with a walk and advanced to second on a wild pitch. With two out, Nick […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week — the event NOT to be missed… Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 — Art in the Park, Wilder Park From 10 a.m.-5 p.m., more than 125 artists will gather in Wilder Park for the 21st annual Art In The Park. The day includes music, […]
Krishnamoorthi holds Town Hall meeting
Congressman interacts with guests U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi greets guests who gathered at Willowbrook High School on Saturday, April 22 for his Town Hall meeting. The Congressman took questions from the audience for just over an hour and then spoke with constituents individually. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (on stage) takes […]
Park Board Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at the Elmhurst Park District… By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on April 24 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. All seven commissioners attended the meeting. There were no public comments. • Fencing […]
