During traffic stop, police find loaded pistol On March 15, Jamarr Jenkins, 27, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of cannabis by the driver, driving while license suspended, no front plate and failure to signal subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt and […]
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Elmhurst 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 […]
Warriors win conference tournament
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Willowbrook’s girls basketball team wrapped up its season by winning the championship in the West Suburban Conference Tournament. The Warriors won two tournament games at Morton High School’s west campus on Saturday, March 13. They defeated York 56-50 in a semifinal game. Willowbrook then beat Lyons Township […]
Making tax time fun
MIKE SANDROLINI PHOTO April 15 is just around the corner, and while filing income taxes is often a process that we’d prefer not having to go through every year—often putting it off until the last minute—there is someone in our area who makes tax season fun and a little easier […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—March 18
CLARA ELLEN CRAFT Clara Ellen Craft, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, died peacefully at home in Villa Park on March 3, 2021. Clara lived 90 years and was devoted to her loving husband John, seven children, nineteen grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Clara was born to Eunice M. […]
Breaking news at deadline…
Moyer to depart D205 on March 31 By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Monday, March 22 at about 2:30 p.m., the Independent received a communique from School District 205, authored by School Board President Kara Caforio, about Superintendent Dr. David Moyer “In January, Dr. Moyer announced that he […]
District 205 approves in-person learning to begin Apr. 12
Some parents call for Moyer to be removed immediately By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on March 16 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Near the end […]
University hosts panel discussion on diversity, entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs who represent diverse identities are changing the face of leadership as more startups embrace diversity and inclusion in many aspects of what they do. We are in an age of business growth from in-person to online, so entrepreneurs need to be able to adapt to any situation that may […]
Many AT teachers, staff receive ‘Golden Apple’
Every school year, Addison Trail students have the opportunity to recognize a teacher or a staff member through the school’s Golden Apple program for going above and beyond and making a difference in their life. Addison Trail’s Golden Apple award is given to teachers and staff members who have made […]
A nod to community service
On Saturday, March. 13, members of the Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra gathered at Silverado Grill to present their annual Darrell Whistler Award for Outstanding Community Service. This year, the award was presented to Mayor Steve Morley (left, holding plaque) because of his diligent support of the parade during his two terms […]