On Wednesday, June 23, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced that Judge Brian Jacobs had ordered that a 17-year-old Lynwood juvenile accused of stealing a vehicle at gunpoint will be detained until at least his next court appearance. The juvenile has been […]
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Home invasion on Washington St. remains under investigation
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Elmhurst police have been investigating a residential burglary that was reported in the 300 block of S. Washington Street on Thursday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. A resident in the 300 block of S. Washington Street reported hearing a person inside of the […]
Demolition of Lincoln School begins; Neighbors asked to be patient for construction’s long haul
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 has announced that work on the Lincoln Elementary School campus is now underway, according to a memo from Beverly Redmond, executive director of Communications & Public Relations for District 205. If you’d like to follow along with […]
Another jewel falls from Elmhurst’s crown; Former alderman Florence ‘Betsy’ Aldred passes away at 80
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The sun isn’t shining quite so brightly in Elmhurst these days since longtime resident Florence “Betsy” Aldred has passed away in the loving presence of her cherished daughter, Sarah, and her grandsons. She leaves behind a beloved family, countless friends, and a legacy […]
Victor A. Bush, 92
Victor A. Bush, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away June 23, 2021, at his home at the age of 92. He was the former owner of Bush Upholstery, a past president of the York Athletic Booster Club and was a member of a high school state championship basketball team […]
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 […]
Villa Park Police Department kicks off Independence Day campaign for safe and sober driving
The Villa Park Police Department announced its plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run June 17 through July 6 to encompass three weekends leading up to and following the Independence Day holiday, one of the deadliest times on […]
Summer food distribution for children
Breaking ground on the new library
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—June 24
MARY GORMAN Mary Rita Gorman (Morrissey), wife of Francis C. Gorman, died June 18th, 2021, of dementia. Born in South Chicago to Mary Donovan Morrissey and Francis J. Morrissey 88 years ago. A long-time resident of Lombard, where she participated in Cub Scouts, CCW and an active member of Sacred […]