On Friday, May 21, District 88 will be honored with two Distinguished Service Awards from the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA). The statewide program recognizes public education advocates for their support of local schools and districts. The late District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton, who […]
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City plans ‘Always Remember’ Memorial Day Convoy; Parade canceled, but in-person ceremony planned in Wilder
With the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade cancelled for a second year in a row due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Restore Illinois Phase 4 restrictions, the City of Elmhurst will re-stage the community-wide Always Remember convoy on Monday, May 31, at 9:30 a.m., followed by an in-person Military Ceremony at the […]
Fire Chief Tom Freeman announces retirement
According to the City of Elmhurst, Fire Chief Tom Freeman has announced his retirement from the City of Elmhurst, effective April 30, 2021. Chief Freeman assumed his role as the City of Elmhurst Fire Chief on October 10, 2016. He brought more than 44 years of experience and expertise in […]
Police conclude investigation of nooses found hanging at York football field; Student hoped to send message about allowing sports to continue; no charges to be filed
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to a release issued by Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth and Beverly Redmond of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, the investigation into the incident in which nooses were found hanging on the bleachers at the football field has concluded. In January, […]
Donald Fiebrandt
Donald Fiebrandt of Elmhurst passed away recently. Beloved husband of the late Rose Marie nee Cullotta; father of Constance (Brian) Morton, Donnie, Judy Liesberger, and Patty (the late Mark and the late Chris) VanDeHouten; grandfather of Shannon, Kelly, Brian Jr., Brett, and Jack; brother of Judy and the late Raymond; […]
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 […]
Person Charged in Elmhurst University Incident
On April 28th, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Police Department responded to Elmhurst University for a call that a man was on campus with a gun. The Elmhurst University Campus was placed on lock-down and systematically checked by responding Elmhurst police officers and Elmhurst University Public Safety staff. No […]
Friends of Park Place bring ‘Wings of Hope’ to community; Origami project builds peace and strength, one bird at a time
A very special collaboration took flight mid-pandemic as Park Place of Elmhurst launched their latest exhibit, “Wings of Hope.” Park Place Life Enrichment Director Lisa Stoik had a vision to connect residents and their families by folding paper origami cranes, the Japanese symbol of hope and peace. “That was the […]
District 88 installs new Board members, elects officers
During a District 88 Board of Education Special Meeting on April 29, the district installed new Board members Christine Poirier, Jean Taylor and Diana Stout, who were elected during the April 6 Consolidated Election. They also were recognized during the Addison Community Inauguration Ceremony on April 29. District 88 Board […]
Elmhurst University on lockdown following report of alleged gunman; no suspect found
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent About 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, dozens of police squad cars were seen around the campus of Elmhurst University after it was reported that a gunman had allegedly been spotted on the campus. With three helicopters whirling overhead, neighbors and news reporters […]
