DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that a Willowbrook High School student has been accused of posting threatening messages on social media directed at the school. The juvenile, a 15-year-old male who lives in Villa Park, appeared at a detention hearing […]
Elmhurst News
Suspect charged with attempting to disarm Elmhurst officer; Also faces felony counts of battery, resisting, stolen vehicle attempt
On Thursday, Dec. 16, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced that bond had been set for an Elgin man charged with beating a police officer and attempting to steal his service weapon and patrol vehicle. Alexander Speweik, 34, of the 3100 block […]
Mask mandates continue to be issue for D205 School Board; Speaker at public forum shouted down for no mask
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting, which was the board’s final meeting of 2021. The board recognized […]
Margaret Ducci, 97
Margaret Ducci, née Mills, 97, died peacefully surrounded by her family in Amherst, Wisc., on Dec. 14, 2021. She was born on Oct. 28, 1924, in Salford, England, to the late David and Elsie Mills. While serving in the British Woman’s Army Corps in Naples, Italy, during World War II, […]
Joann Brand Ogdon
Joann Brand Ogdon passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on December 7. She was born July 13, 1930 in Chicago to Louis and Helen Brand. She relocated often during her childhood years and attended 14 schools before graduating from Oak Park High School in 1948. After graduation, […]
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 […]
EMH Foundation’s ‘Special Edition’ Reindeer Route Housewalk underway
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation’s 45th Anniversary Special Edition Reindeer Route Housewalk is being held with a twist to adapt to the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Traditionally, the Housewalk features Elmhurst homes decorated for the holidays by local florists. The 2021 version, instead, is a month-long ReindeerWALK. A portion […]
Judge detains student accused of threatening Wood Dale Junior High; Berlin: 15 threats to DuPage County schools in 2021 so far
On Monday, Dec. 13, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wood Dale Chief of Police Greg Vesta announced that an Indian Trail Middle School student had been accused of posting a threatening message on social media directed at Wood Dale Junior High School in Wood Dale. The juvenile, who […]
District 205 Board updates public comment process
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The School District 205 Board of Directors sent a special communique last week to advise parents and other community stakeholders of its new public comment procedure, which will began at the Dec. 14 Board of Education meeting. “As we work to uphold this […]
BMO Harris Bank in Elmhurst closes; Company to close nine branches in Chicago area
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to a story in the Chicago Tribune, BMO Harris Bank is announced that it is closing nine of its 182 branches in the Chicago area in early December. According to the article, it will reduce the bank’s footprint by 5 percent in […]
