Reception planned Oct. 7 After serving for 22 years, Susie Sands is stepping down as President of the United Community Concerns Association (UCCA). UCCA does a Holiday food drive every year that serves all the families within the District 205 borders. A celebration open house is planned to honor Susie […]
Elmhurst News
Back to in-person learning, D205 discusses budget; Staff provides facilities construction update
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Immediately before the regular meeting, the board held a brief public […]
Bail set for two accused of hijacking car at gunpoint; Police from several agencies join high-speed pursuit, apprehend suspect
On Thursday, Sept. 23, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that bond had been set at $2 million with 10% to apply for two individuals charged with carjacking a 35-year-old woman at gunpoint. Kentrell Strong, 18, of Chicago, and Rayshawn […]
Three Cook County minors charged with breaking into Elmhurst vehicles
On Thursday, Sept. 23, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced that three Hazel Crest juveniles, aged 13, 15 and 17, appeared at a detention hearing charged with breaking into several cars in Elmhurst the previous night. Each of the juveniles was […]
Thomas F. Thrall, 70
Thomas F. Thrall, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully September 21, 2021, surrounded by family. He was 70 years old. Beloved husband of 42 years to Judith (née Walhay); loving father of Christy Wirig (Matt), Adam, and Ben (Helen Donnelly) Thrall; cherished grandfather of Luke and Pete; fond […]
Top Crime News
Road rage, juveniles flash gang signs On Sept. 18, a reporting officer responded to an area near Route 83 and St. Charles at 1:42 p.m. for a road rage incident where four suspects described as Hispanic males allegedly were flashing gang signs. The vehicle was located and three of the […]
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 […]
James Wall Memorial Service to be held Oct. 2
A memorial service for James Wall will be held at First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday, October 2, 2021. Pastor Joseph A. Johnson will be officiating. Masks are required. First United Methodist Church is located at 232 S. York St., Elmhurst. For additional information, please […]
Perfect day draws record crowd to Craft Beer Fest
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Sold-out presales and a record-breaking number of walk-ins netted about 2,000 people on the lawn of the Elmhurst History Museum. Along with absolutely beautiful weather – not too hot, not too cold, a nice breeze now and then – Saturday, Sept. 18 turned […]
District 205 Board discusses administrators, consultants; Consultant who had reported grievances against him has resigned
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a special meeting on Sept. 15 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Jim Collins was absent from the meeting. There were no public comments. The open-session portion of the […]
