By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to a release issued by Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth and Beverly Redmond of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, the investigation into the incident in which nooses were found hanging on the bleachers at the football field has concluded. In January, […]
Elmhurst News
Donald Fiebrandt
Donald Fiebrandt of Elmhurst passed away recently. Beloved husband of the late Rose Marie nee Cullotta; father of Constance (Brian) Morton, Donnie, Judy Liesberger, and Patty (the late Mark and the late Chris) VanDeHouten; grandfather of Shannon, Kelly, Brian Jr., Brett, and Jack; brother of Judy and the late Raymond; […]
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 […]
Elmhurst Independent 5/13/2021
Elmhurst Independent 5/13/2021
Person Charged in Elmhurst University Incident
On April 28th, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Police Department responded to Elmhurst University for a call that a man was on campus with a gun. The Elmhurst University Campus was placed on lock-down and systematically checked by responding Elmhurst police officers and Elmhurst University Public Safety staff. No […]
Friends of Park Place bring ‘Wings of Hope’ to community; Origami project builds peace and strength, one bird at a time
A very special collaboration took flight mid-pandemic as Park Place of Elmhurst launched their latest exhibit, “Wings of Hope.” Park Place Life Enrichment Director Lisa Stoik had a vision to connect residents and their families by folding paper origami cranes, the Japanese symbol of hope and peace. “That was the […]
Elmhurst University on lockdown following report of alleged gunman; no suspect found
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent About 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, dozens of police squad cars were seen around the campus of Elmhurst University after it was reported that a gunman had allegedly been spotted on the campus. With three helicopters whirling overhead, neighbors and news reporters […]
School Board Capsules; Here’s what’s going on at District 205
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 27 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Karen Stuefen was absent from the meeting. LWV salutes departing board member Harrell The two speakers […]
Park Board authorizes environmental services for 135 Palmer Drive; Measure in anticipation of Glos Memorial Park redevelopment
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Since the 1970s, Glos Memorial Park has provided open space and formal gardens in downtown Elmhurst, the community’s most densely populated area. The Park is the final resting place of both Henry and Lucy Glos, who were laid to rest there and are […]
Railroad track repairs at Haven and Arlington to continue through May 14
The City of Elmhurst has been notified by the Union Pacific (UP) Railroad that track repairs at the Haven Road and Arlington Avenue crossing are necessary. The UP has scheduled these track repairs for May 4th through May 14th. During the track repairs, the railroad crossing will be completely closed […]
