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 […]
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Addison Veterans Circle to be dedicated Nov. 11
Addison Mayor Rich Veenstra, members of the Board of Trustees, dignitaries from State and Federal offices, and members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7446 and Auxiliary will dedicate the new Village of Addison Veterans Circle Monument on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The site is located immediately east […]
‘Queer Eye’ host Karamo presents ‘Mental Health Matters’
As the culture expert on the Netflix hit Queer Eye and host of a nationally syndicated talk show, Karamo is known for the ease with which he relates to other people, helping them to discover strength in their identities. Drawing from his own experiences and work in social services, Karamo […]
Police investigate mysterious flyers that blanketed town on Saturday
According to a release issued by the City, the Elmhurst Police Department received several calls on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 4 regarding a flyer that was distributed overnight in the driveways of properties, primarily on the southside of Elmhurst. The flyers were not specifically threatening; however, they were political […]
Firefighters respond to house fire Monday afternoon
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to a release issued by the City of Elmhurst, at 2:14 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, the Elmhurst Fire Department along with mutual aid companies responded to a call for smoke investigation from a home on the 300 block of South Mitchell […]
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 […]
John G. O’Connor, 61
John (61) born May 28, 1962, died October 17, 2023, in Alva, FL, formerly of Oswego, Illinois, with his family at his side. John was the beloved husband and best friend of Lori (nee Petersen) for 36 years. Dad of Kellie (Cal) Wagner and Kyle. Best Grandpa of Beckham and […]
Addison Trail hosts annual Fine Arts Showcase; Music department head Mark Corey honored
On Wednesday, Oct. 25, Addison Trail hosted its annual Fine Arts Showcase. The event featured performances by Guitar Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Blazer Choir, Concert Choir, Marching Blazers and Orchesis, and members of the Theatre Department served as emcees for the evening. An exhibition of student artwork also was […]
Elmhurst’s ‘100+ Women Who Care’ celebrates 10 years; Seeks new members, new charities to help
Wow, can you believe it?! This November, the 100+ Women Who Care will celebrate ten years as a giving circle, offering support to numerous local 501c3 non-profits in Elmhurst and the surrounding community. The next meeting is Monday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at Angelo’s Ristorante, 247 N. York Rd. […]
District 205 receives $249,000 grant to support mental health services for students; Plan is to step up referrals
For students and families in Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, connecting students and their families with community mental health services will become easier in the coming weeks, thanks to the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Elmhurst CARES Program. CARES, an acronym for Community Advocacy, Resilience, Engagement and […]
