Thursday, December 26, 2024
On Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at approximately 1:52 p.m. the Elmhurst Police Department responded to WIN Auto Plaza at 704 W. Lake Street for a 911 call reporting a vehicle theft in progress. It was learned that two dealership employees had arrived at the used car dealership to drop off […]
On Friday, January 26, 2024, at 6:38 a.m., the Elmhurst Police and Fire Departments responded to a 911 call of a serious traffic crash on York Street at Diversey Avenue. Upon arrival to the scene, police and fire personnel located a vehicle with its driver and an injured pedestrian in […]
District 88 is committed to providing an environment that promotes excellence for all students and prepares each child for a successful future. To help ensure that environment, the district is updating its strategic plan, which was last reviewed and adopted during the 2018-19 school year. This process establishes the district’s […]
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Things are ship-shape in the City of Elmhurst, according to Mayor Scott Levin who delivered the annual State of the City address to a group of 150 business and community leaders on the chilly morning of Thursday, Jan. 18. Hosted by the Elmhurst […]
In cooperation with DuPage County, the City will host an Electronics and Textile/Clothing Recycling event on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 8 a.m. until 12 noon at the City’s Public Works facility, 985 S Riverside Drive. This is first of four recycling events planned quarterly at the Public Works facility with […]
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Jan. 16 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting, which was the board’s first regular meeting of 2024. Spotlights and recognition […]
Jeanne Crippin (nee Hays), age 80, passed away on January 11 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Those mourning her most are Larry, her devoted husband of 58 years; grateful children David (Maggie Nowak) Crippin and Rachel (Chris) Clark; adoring grandchildren Alex, Andrew and Renatta; fond stepbrothers Bob […]
Jim Breedlove, age 66, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of January 18th, 2024. He joins his late parents, Herb and Margaret Breedlove, as well as his brother Fred Breedlove and nephew Christopher Breedlove. He is the beloved husband of Barbara Breedlove (nee Fremgen.) He is the cherished father […]
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 […]
The administration of School District 88 recently released the following information to assist students and their families to with course registration. District 88 is focused on meeting the needs of all D88 students, providing multiple and flexible pathways for them to find success after graduation. District 88 continues to […]
