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 […]
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Three Addison agencies plan community events for Oct. 14
Three Addison agencies are planning community events for Saturday, Oct. 14, beginning with a recycling event: The Village of Addison and Republic Services will host the Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Community Recycling Event on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Addison Trail […]
Legion to host 4th annual “Stories Behind the Songs”
Have you ever listened to a favorite song and wondered about its inspiration? Was it written about the songwriter’s personal experience or that of a friend? Were the lyrics first written on a cocktail napkin or were they deliberately crafted over the course of months – or even years? Was […]
Parolee charged with burglary to Hinsdale boutique released under new Safe-T-Act; Berlin says release from custody ‘illustrates a deficiency in the new law’
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Hinsdale Chief of Police Brian King announced on Thursday, Sept. 21 that under the State’s new Safe-T-Act law, a Chicago man charged with breaking into a Hinsdale high-end boutique shop had been released from custody pending trial. Terry Johnson, 30, of the 7400 […]
Whelton presents 2023-24 budget at District 205 Board meeting; More than 30 percent increase expected with health insurance renewal for 2024
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT When the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the District 205 Center, Chris Whelton, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, gave a presentation about the district’s 2023-24 budget. He delivered similar […]
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 […]
Elmhurst officers honored
Elmhurst Police Chief Michael McLean (right) presents commendations to (from left): Officers Ostrega and Elizalde for outstanding service in an emergency situation due to their assistance with a 67-year-old man who suddenly went into cardiac arrest. The Elmhurst officers were able to use an AED and continued chest compressions until […]
At the EHM Craft Beer Fest
It was overcast and a little rainy on Saturday, Sept. 16 for the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation’s annual Craft Beer Feste held on the lawn of the Elmhurst History Museum. Fortunately, most of the brewers were under big tents, which made visitors hang around a little longer. Here, a lively conversation […]
Hailey Mecenas, Alexa Czarnecki achieve rank of Eagle Scout; Both are founding members of Elmhurst Scouts BSA Troop 117G
Elmhurst Scouts BSA Troop 117G recognized two more of its founding members for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest advancement rank in Scouts BSA. On Aug. 20, Hailey Mecenas was presented the Eagle Scout badge at her Eagle Court of Honor; Hailey earned her Eagle rank at her […]
Man charged with armed robbery at Verizon store in Addison; Suspect, accomplice flee with more than $37,000 in merchandise
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Timothy “Bill” Hayden announced on Friday, Sept. 15 that bond had been denied for a Chicago man accused of robbing an Addison Verizon store at gunpoint. Diamonte Walls, 25, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren […]