Car engulfed in flames leads to arson investigation On Sept. 24, police said that subsequent to a call for a vehicle fire at Elm Lawn Cemetery in the 400 block of E. Lake at around 12:49 a.m., a vehicle was found to be fully engulfed in flames and appeared to […]
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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 […]
Morley will not seek another term as mayor; Mulliner throws his hat into the ring
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Just when most people are counting the days until the Nov. 3 General Election is over, on the horizon comes yet another Election Day in the spring of 2021. This will include local offices such as Mayor, City Treasurer and several aldermanic seats, […]
Pinot’s Palette art studio continues its mission despite COVID-19; Studio now hosts virtual classes, camps, tutorials
By Julia Locanto For The Elmhurst Independent Pinot’s Palette of Elmhurst celebrated its two-year anniversary a month before COVID -19 hit. The art studio’s success was quickly halted when it had to close in early stages of the pandemic. Located at 214 N York St., the ‘paint and sip’ studio […]
More WNV cases reported in DuPage County; Health Department reminds residents to “Fight the Bite”
The DuPage County Health Department announced on Friday, Sept. 25 that there are now four human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in DuPage County reported this year, since earlier this month, ranging in age from 40s to 70s. All four individuals have experienced severe symptoms and their conditions have […]
This year’s Turkey Trot takes on a virtual twist; Need at this time greater than ever, Gibbons says
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Usually at this time of year, the Elmhurst Independent brings its readers the details of the next Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot (DGTT), held annually on Thanksgiving Day to raise funds in the fight against hunger in DuPage County. Naturally, this year COVID-19 has […]
Six coaches, 200+ York athletes in quarantine; District 205 considers COVID-19 “Dashboard”
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent During the recent District 205 Board meeting held on Sept. 22, Superintendent Dr. David Moyer reported that York High school student-athletes in several outdoor sports have started to take part in practice sessions that include coaches. The IHSA has allowed 20 such sessions […]
Whelton presents District 205 Board with budget details; FY 2020-21 shows deficit of about $5.5 million
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent At the regular meeting of the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held on Sept. 22, Christopher Whelton, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, provided details about the district’s 2020-21 budget during the hearing. Board members voted unanimously during the […]
Lois Mae Smith, 93
Lois Mae Smith, a lifelong resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2020, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Raymond B. Smith (2019); loving mother of Patty (Greg) Newlin, Ray (Denise), Barb (Wayne) Gunderson, Bob (Sheryl) and Bill (Audrey); cherished grandmother of Jason, Kristy, […]
Karol King, 67
Karol King died on Wednesday Sept. 16, 2020 in Elmhurst at the age of 67. From her birth to her death, Karol nourished people around her with a free spirit, a sense of adventure & unbridled love. She was born in Cleveland on Sept. 15 ,1953 and was one of […]