ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK Illinois legislative Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a new budget plan that they say is balanced and includes meaningful reforms to grow the economy. It also includes tax increases. At a news conference at Chicago’s Thompson Center attended by several GOP senators and representatives, Republican lawmakers said their […]
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York’s ‘West Side Story’ Named Best Production at Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards
On June 5, at the Broadway Playhouse, York Community High School’s “West Side Story” was named Best Production at the Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards. “It is a humbling and incredible honor for all involved” said Rebecca Marianetti, Director of the production. “In addition to our amazing actors, musicians […]
Police standoff ends with suspect’s arrest
By Dee Longfellow For The Independent Yesterday, Wednesday, June 7, at about 8 p.m., the Independent received a tip that a hostage situation was underway in the 200 block of Plymouth in Villa Park. A witness saw a large group of police vehicles surrounding a residence and viewed […]
Elmhurst Community Programs – June 2017
Programs air on COMCAST Channel 6 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 Programs may also be found at ElmhurstTV.com Elmhurst Now! #33 Host: Ken Bartels Guests: Jean Carlquist & Anne Olson, 100+ Women Who Care Julie Miller Sheehan & Patrick Sheehan, Hops For Humanity Sundays at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at 6 […]
Missing Elmhurst woman found at hospital in Chicago
By Dee Longfellow For The Independent On Friday, June 2, the Independent learned from the City of Elmhurst that police were investigating the disappearance of a 21-year-old local woman. According to the release, Elmhurst resident Angelika Rosada did not return home on June 1, after working at her job in […]
DuPage Habitat for Humanity welcomes new homeowners to Bensenville
On May 19, 2017, DuPage Habitat for Humanity held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome the Bish family to their new home in Bensenville. The ceremony included a house blessing, presentation of the keys and a ribbon cutting. Tony Bish, a single father of four, had been struggling to support […]
Community turns out for dancing under the stars
MARISA MANCINI PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Matt, Kassondra and baby Amalia Schref enjoy music on the seventh floor which is appropriately named after Elmhurst College. On Saturday, June 3, the Elmhurst College Jazz Band performed for a substantial crowd on the top floor of the Addison Parking Deck at 135 No. […]
Fire Department debuts new ALS Rapid Response Vehicle
Unveiled at Dancing Under the Stars event Members of the Elmhurst Fire Department displayed their brand new advanced life support (ALS) Rapid Response Vehicle at the “Dancing Under the Stars” event held at the Addison Parking Garage to thank the City of Elmhurst for its part in supporting the program. […]
Maddie Hurt among elite to compete in women’s national tournament
Distinguished Western Women’s Golf Association Amateur event comes to River Forest CC When top amateur golfers from around the world gather to compete in the upcoming 117th annual Women’s Western National Amateur Golf Championship, Elmhurst’s own Maddie Hurt will be in the line-up. An Elmhurst resident and recent graduate of […]
More crime news…
Kicked out of house, subject exposes buttocks, charges allege On May 31, disorderly conduct was charged after police said Michelle M. Dzierwa, 36, of Elmhurst, showed up at the victim’s home in the 800 block of Spring Road at around 10:58 a.m. According to police, the victim told Dzierwa to […]
