While face-to-face networking events have taken a backseat, thanks COVID-19, the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECCI) has done as much as possible to continue regular programs. Throughout April and continuing into May, the ECCI has held informal gatherings at various ECCI-member restaurants and bars for its members on […]
Elmhurst News
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, May 11 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. There were no public […]
Person charged in Elmhurst University incident; Student admits making false report, never saw anyone with gun
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent In its May 6 issue, the Elmhurst Independent reported on an incident that took place on the campus of Elmhurst University on Wednesday, April 28. At approximately 3:30 p.m. that day, the Elmhurst Police Department responded to a call that a man was […]
Police investigate suspicious incident near grade school; Wise student turns down ride from stranger
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On May 14, Elmhurst Police received a call from the parent of a 10-year-old boy who reported a suspicious encounter that occurred at approximately 3 p.m. while walking home from school in the 400 block of Huntington Lane. The driver of a gray […]
William G. Doan, 84 – Long-time owner of Doan Realty
William G. Doan, of Dixon, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away on Wednesday, March 10 at KSB Medical Center in Dixon. William was born May 31, 1936 in Tonti, the son of George Edward and Vivian (Risinger) Doan. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a graduate of Northern Illinois […]
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 […]
Body found in Eldridge Park lagoon in Elmhurst
On May 18, 2021 at 7:50 am Elmhurst police were dispatched to Eldridge Park, 363 Commonwealth Ln. for a report of a body in the lagoon. Upon the arrival of police officers, they discovered a deceased male in the water. The manner and cause of death have yet to be […]
Police report TCF Bank in Elmhurst robbed
On May 18,2021, Elmhurst Police received a call at approximately 3:00 p.m. of a bank robbery at TCF Bank, located inside the Jewel at 944 S. York Street, Elmhurst. The offender is described as a black male, wearing a gray baseball cap, blue/gray shirt with jeans. He fled on foot. […]
Elmhurst Police Investigate Suspicious Incident
On May 14, 2021, Elmhurst Police received a call from the parent of a 10-year-old boy who reported a suspicious encounter occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. while walking home from school in the 400 block of Huntington Lane. A gray older model sedan type vehicle stopped to ask if the […]
Park Place enjoys ‘Doughnuts From A Distance’; Resident’s daughter makes sweet birthday visit
Kerry Shields Foley left the Cincinnati area in the very early hours of April 26 to make a special trip to Elmhurst to wish a happy birthday to her father, Tom Shields, who lives at Park Place of Elmhurst. What made this visit a delicious surprise was that Kerry brought […]