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 […]
Author: RVP Editor
Elmhurst Police Investigate Aggravated Battery Incident
On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m. the Elmhurst Police Department responded to Portillo’s located at 155 S. IL Route 83 for a 911 call reporting a domestic-related incident involving a man armed with a knife inside the closed restaurant. Upon arrival, officers learned a 32-year-old man […]
Lynne Rauscher-Davoust, 88
Lynne Rauscher-Davoust (nee Rauscher), age 88, of Elmhurst, IL, died May 2nd, 2024. She was born on December 7th, 1935 in San Francisco, CA, the daughter of the late Irma and Walter Rauscher. She was the loving and beloved wife of the late Merritt J. Davoust, and is survived […]
AT students earn awards at SkillsUSA Workforce Championships
Students from Chicago’s northern suburbs to deep Southern Illinois arrived in Peoria April 25 for the SkillsUSA Illinois 2024 Championships determined to prove they could be the best at about 150 competitions showcasing their hard work in workforce career development over the past school year. Some left the event April […]
Tickets, ovations, applause for GreenMan Theatre’s ‘Charley’s Aunt’
After the successful opening weekend of GreenMan Theatre’s production of the beloved Victorian farce Charley’s Aunt – filled with raucous laughter, lots of handclapping and more than one standing ovation – brisk ticket sales are anticipated for the performance’s remaining dates. Tickets are available for the May 17 – 19 […]
A respectful farewell
On Sunday, May 5, the American Legion Post THB #187 held a flag-burning ceremony to retired flags that have become tattered and torn or have otherwise outlived their service. It is known as a respectful way to dispose of old flags rather than toss them in the garbage. If you […]
City to consider ‘Homes for Changing Region’ program; Helps design housing plans for multiple generations of residents
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the most recent City Council, a request from City manager Jim Grabowski was approved to move forward with participation in “2024 Homes for a Changing Region,” a program offered by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC). The endeavor helps municipalities with housing […]
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 […]
Man detained following charges of child porn possession; Addison library employee faces seven counts; library announces his departure
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT Last week, an Addison man was arrested for allegedly being in possession of child pornography. Steve Krage, 32, was taken into custody on Wednesday, April 24 and is facing seven felony counts, according to a report published in the Daily Herald. Krage is […]
The Monsters of Wilder!
Surrounded by teen volunteers, Olivia got to meet one of the “Monsters” in Wilder Park on Sunday, May 5 at Art in Wilder Park. She remained brave!
