The Calendar returns! This week, the Elmhurst Independent returns the Community Calendar to its readers who enjoy keeping up with what is going on around town. It has been decided to publish upcoming events, even if they are virtual and only available online. Please remember to be safe when attending […]
Elmhurst News
Wanda M. Ray, 91
Wanda M. Ray, nee McCoy, of Del Webb’s Sun City, Huntley, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away September 16, 2020 at the age of 91. She was born in Walnut, Mississippi on February 17, 1929 to Thomas and Thelma McCoy. Wanda was a former elementary teacher for the Elgin School District […]
Mazzochi bill helps families offset new COVID-related school costs with tax credits; Special consideration for teachers who are also parents
State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) filed legislation to help families with school-age children, where in-person learning was disrupted because of COVID-19. Rep. Mazzochi explained, “our parents need at least some relief and compensation from the state for the many varied, unexpected and unanticipated costs incurred because of schools that shut […]
Top crime news
Suspect resists arrest after police find PCP, brass knuckles, more On Sept. 15, Carol Ames, 21, of Wood Dale, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest, illegal transportation of alcohol, possession of cannabis by the driver and speeding subsequent to a […]
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 […]
COVID-19 updates for DuPage County
As of 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, there were 16,757 total cases among DuPage County residents, including 549 deaths. Since Sunday, there were 98 new cases and NO deaths related to COVID-19 reported. Number of cases by town At press time, the DuPage Department of Health reported the following […]
City to pick up the tab on flood-proofing individual homes in Crestview, Brynhaven; Amendment calling for residents to pay 25% fails
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent While a great deal of progress has been made in storm water mitigation in the City, the residents in some areas are still struggling to keep water out of their homes, garages and basements. In the Crestview and the Bryn Haven neighborhoods, it […]
Community Calendar
The Calendar returns! This week, the Elmhurst Independent returns the Community Calendar to its readers who enjoy keeping up with what is going on around town. It has been decided to publish upcoming events, even if they are virtual and only available online. Please remember to be safe when attending […]
County reports first 2020 human case of West Nile Virus; Current risk level is 2 on zero-to-three scale
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in DuPage County for 2020. A Darien resident in her 40s recently became ill and is recovering. This is the first confirmed human case of WNV reported to date in Illinois in 2020. […]
Twins Ally and Matt Splitstone join the 15th class of Stamps Scholars
As the largest class ever, 267 top students from across the country have won Stamps Scholarships, joining an accomplished network of highly driven individuals who are committed to leaving an impact on their local and larger communities. Selected from more than 263,000 applications, Ally and Matt Splitstone of Elmhurst have […]
