Results from the April 1 consolidated election Editor’s note: The following is an unofficial list of local election results. The results are provided by the DuPage County Election Commission. The unofficial winner of each race has an x in front of their name, or in front of the yes or […]
Bensenville News
ELMHURST LIONS CLUB PIZZA PARTY & 50/50 RAFFLE COMING MARCH 8
The Elmhurst Lions Club is hosting its 39th Annual Pizza Party fundraiser on Saturday, March 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Sandburg Middle School, located at 345 E. St. Charles Rd, Elmhurst. This beloved family-friendly event offers all-you-can-eat pizza from Roberto’s Pizzeria, delicious Italian Ice from Lezza, and exciting […]
Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off March 8 at noon. See the list below for parade entries and sponsors.
The Parade starts off from Wilson Street and Spring Road heading north and ends at the railroad tracks one block south of St. Charles Road. The best parade in Chicagoland, the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day parade is expected to attract a large crowd. The parade features floats, marching units […]
Firefighters respond to fire in Bensenville
Firefighters from the Elmhurst Fire Department joined firefighters from Bensenville and several other surrounding agencies to respond to a fire in the 600 block of South York Road in Bensenville on Friday, Jan. 24. According to Bensenville Professional Firefighters Local 2968, “Crews were met with heavy fire conditions from a […]
Fenton High School, District 100 embroiled in controversy
Bensenville village president among those calling for District 100 superintendent to resign amid sexual abuse allegations surrounding fired teacher/staff member Staff report Fenton Community High School District 100 continues to be embroiled in controversy as angry students, parents, teachers and community members confronted district officials last week during two school […]
Obituary
Joanne A. McCampbell, 90 of Bensenville, died February 10th at her home. She is survived by her brother John (Pam) Clark, three daughters, Pam McCampbell, Linda (Ed) Moritz, and Laurie (Mark) Hartwig. Seven grandchildren, Matthew (Renee) Tomasone, Mechelle Sanders, Michael (Georgia) Hartwig, Raymond (Kaitlyn) Hartwig, Marcus (Hanna) Moritz, Allison (Sean) […]
A stormy Election Day still brings out voters
By Dee Longfellow For The Independent Voter turnout was reported as 19.37% at press time. Early Voting Ballots as of Tuesday evening at 11:40 p.m. totaled 21,890. Vote-By-Mail Ballots received so far as 35,548, out of 80,380 mail ballots requested. All Vote-By-Mail ballots were required to be postmarked on […]
Elmhurst Police investigating armed robbery
Elmhurst Police are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred at the AT&T Store located at 291 N. York Street, Elmhurst on August 15, 2022 at approximately 6:56 p.m. Just prior to store closing, two offenders entered the store and announced a robbery. One offender displayed a black handgun and […]
Primary election night wraps up early in DuPage
Republican: Hart ousts DiCianni; garners almost 60% of vote for Board Chair Democratic: Willis bests challenger for Rep; Yoo, Chaplin, Garcia earn ballot spots By Dee Longfellow For The Independent Tuesday night wrapped up early with most of the races in DuPage County called, although unofficially, just after 11 […]
Former Sen. Tom Cullerton pleads guilty to embezzlement
Plea deal calls for nearly $250,000 restitution, possible prison time By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Former state Sen. Tom Cullerton pleaded guilty March 8 to one count of embezzlement and could face more than a year in federal prison. During a plea hearing in federal court in Chicago, Cullerton […]