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 […]
Elmhurst News
City Council revises neighborhood sidewalk policy; Property owners’ contribution reduced; City-wide sidewalk plan in works
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT “The benefits of public sidewalks are many. The most important benefit [is] the safety of our citizens. Sidewalks also improve aesthetics, curb appeal and walkability.” This is a quote from a report by the Public Works and Buildings (PWB) Committee to […]
‘Cue for a Cause takes place Sept. 1; The deadline to register is Aug. 19
Registration for competitors is open for the annual ‘Cue for a Cause barbecue competition. Barbecue enthusiasts of all levels are invited to see how their smoked rib and chicken techniques stack up against other backyard grill masters. 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of what has become a Labor Day weekend […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, Aug. 11 From 2-3 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents “Little Orphan Annie: Politics in the Funny Pages” in the museum’s Education Center. Amidst the backdrop of World War II, comic strip creator and Lombardian Harold Gray utilized his “Little Orphan Annie” comic strips to depict Annie’s unwavering support […]
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 […]
Council Capsules; Bram, Sienko raise several issues
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The following are measures that were taken recently by the Elmhurst City Council under the leadership of Mayor Scott Levin. Three seek ordinance to remove private trees A referral from Aldermen Michael Bram (3rd Ward), Rex Irby (7th) and Karen Sienko (2nd) was […]
District 205 Board meeting summary
By Chris Fox ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on July 23 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Two board members—board president Athena Arvanitis and Courtenae Trautmann—were absent from the meeting. There were no public comments during the meeting. […]
Elmhurst Community Calendar
Quotes of the week: “It’s summer: if you’re not barefoot, then you’re overdressed.” Unknown “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” Sam Keen “Summer breeze makes me feel fine; blowing through the jasmine in my mind.” Seals & Crofts “Live in the sunshine. Swim in the […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police De-partment recently report-ed the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the priva-cy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a con-viction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
Obituary
Robert J. Schiller Robert (Bob) Joseph Schiller (83) of Elmhurst, Illinois took his final breath on July 24, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife of 61 years and his 8 lucky kids. Bob was born on August 30, 1940 to Joseph and Helen (Mulherin) Schiller. He graduated from Immaculate Conception […]
