A severe weather system slammed northern Illinois and the Chicago area Monday night, producing severe thunderstorms, wind gusts of up to 75 mph in some areas, and tornadoes. Warning sirens were heard throughout DuPage County after 9 p.m. As many as 10 tornadoes were reported in the Chicago area Monday […]
Elmhurst News
City Clerk clarifies ‘written communication from the public’; Public encouraged to submit letters on meeting agenda items
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the beginning of every City Council meeting, just before public forum, the mayor asks City Clerk Jackie Tamer if there are any written letters from the public. After Mayor Scott Levin’s request at the July 1 meeting, Tamer took a few minutes […]
Council Capsules
Despite emotional outpouring by public, map amendment for 292 S. Arlington approved By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The following are recent actions taken by the Elmhurst City Council at its meeting held Monday, July 1. By a vote of 12 yeas, 1 nay and 1 absent, […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
And they’re off!
DEE LONGFELLOW PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent As soon as the signal was given, the Kids Race at the 19th annual Elmhurst Running Club’s 4 on the 4th race took off. A 6-year-old from Elmhurst, Nathan Melichar, took third place in the Kids Race, with a time of 3:44.
4 on the 4th race draws 1,160 adult runners; Elmhurst 6-year-old takes third in Kids race
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT It was overcast on the morning of 4th of July, but that actually made it much more pleasant for the participants in this year’s 19th annual Elmhurst Running Club’s 4 on the 4th race. The race took place on time and as scheduled, […]
Chicago man arrested in Elmhurst purse snatching incident
Elmhurst – Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced the arrest and pre-prial detention of a Chicago man accused of robbing a woman of her purse on an Elmhurst sidewalk. Willie L. Ranson, age 39, of the 4800 block of S. Chicago Beach Drive, appeared in DuPage First Appearance Court […]
AAUW will host its annual Used Book Sale from July 11 to 14
The Elmhurst Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host its annual Used Book Sale from July 11 to 14 at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. The Preview Sale is from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. Sale hours are 9 a.m. […]
Economic development booming, staffer says; Berekis paints bright picture as more companies open; vacancy rates lower than DuPage County average
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the Elmhurst City Council meeting held Monday, June 17, Heather Bereckis, the City’s business development coordinator, gave an update on development and new companies, industries and businesses at the present time. She began by saying her favorite part of the job was […]
Community Calendar
Thursday, July 11 From 6:30-8:30 p.m., all are invited to Music at the Gazebo on Spring Road by the Prairie Path, where the Spring Road Business Assn. welcomes Yuriy’s Klezmer Band and the Chorus of DuPage. Enjoy Eastern European folk music plus a capella singers. Bring a picnic, lawn chair […]