Bensenville – According to a report issued by the Bensenville Police Department, on Thursday, April 28, officers were dispatched to the 200 blocks of So. Addison St. at about 1:26 p.m. to investigate a single-car accident in which a vehicle hit a tree with power lines down. It’s possible that […]
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Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Correction: • The May 12 issue of […]
York softball team enjoying productive season Magnifico homers against Oak Park-River Forest.
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York softball team had a healthy dose of recent West Suburban Conference Silver Division action. During a four-game stretch, the Dukes went 2-2 in games against Oak Park-River Forest, Proviso West, Glenbard West and Lyons Township. The 2-2 split put York at 13-5 overall and […]
Obituaries
George A. Calhoun, 84 George A. Calhoun, of Elmhurst, died peacefully surrounded by his family on May 2, 2016, at the age of 84. He was born in Chicago on April 11, 1932. Devoted husband of Sandra, nee Johnson, for 59 years; loving father of Lynn (Bill) Nichols, Patricia (Bob) […]
“My Teacher is the BEST!”
Is your child’s teacher more than just a teacher? Does he/she provide an outstanding role model for him or her? If so, please have your child write and tell us in 100 words or less. The first 75 letters will appear in our May 26 paper. All letters to be […]
FBI seeks suspect in robbery of Wood Dale bank
By Dee Longfellow For The Independent According to local authorities, the FBI is currently in search of a man wearing a red Indiana University sweatshirt who allegedly robbed a bank in Wood Dale on Thursday, April 28. The Wood Dale Police Department reportedly received a call about 1:20 p.m. about […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Saturday, May 7 — 63rd annual Pancake Day From 6 a.m. to 12 noon, the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst will hold its 63rd annual Pancake Day at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road. Mother’s Day plant sale […]
Obituary
J. Dale Westcoat, 81 J. Dale Westcoat, a 44-year resident of Elmhurst, passed away at home on April 25, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 81. Dale was born December 2, 1935 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the late […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Battery April 21 A victim in the 400 […]
Elmhurst Track Report
York boys track team fares well at Distance Night in Palatine Timothy Christian girls track team logs numerous first-place finishes. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys track team came away from the recent Distance Night in Palatine event with plenty to be proud of. Every athlete that competed for […]