Submitted By Richard Reichert When life gives you lemons…make lemonade. When our Healthcare Heroes put our safety ahead of their own…make signs, face shields and sandwiches. Or, maybe just pull out the ‘pipes and entertain the neighbors! Elmhurst residents and business owners are stepping up during this worldwide health crisis […]
Elmhurst News
DuPage County reports 1,224 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 54 deaths; Latest update shows 57 cases among Elmhurst residents;
Staff report The DuPage County Health Department has recorded more than 1,224 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the county. The health department recently launched an interactive COVID-19 case map. Also referred to as a dashboard, the case map links data from the DuPage County Health Department into the GIS Data Systems […]
City offers “Restaurant Support Guide”
Lists dining establishments with special services available The following Elmhurst establishments have confirmed with the City that they plan to modify their business plan during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic to remain open in some capacity offering drive-thru, carryout, curbside, or delivery options to patrons. Please note that restaurants and bars […]
Businesses that are currently open
Blossom Wellness Centre 120 N. York Suite 110 Karen M Stringer, LAc, Dipl.OM, FABORM 630-699-2481 While my office is currently closed, I am offering telehealth consultations, where patients can have a session to discuss natural health solutions, such as herbal formulas and supplements as well as free consultations. Couch Clarity, […]
The City launches #ElmhurstStaysHome initiative
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The City of Elmhurst is asking residents to embrace the fact that today, loving our community looks like #ElmhurstStaysHome. Since everyone has been all cooped up at home, knowing that is the safest thing for ourselves, our loved ones and our community and […]
College joins fight against COVID-19 Coronavirus; Donates 32,000 gloves to hospital, plus respirations, masks, safety glasses
By sharing resources and technology, Elmhurst College is joining in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to disrupt nearly every corner of daily life. The nursing, chemistry and biology departments, along with the facilities management office, have given Elmhurst Hospital more than 32,000 nitrile and vinyl gloves, […]
Park District abandons plans for referendum; Rogers: ‘Now is not the time’
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to a recent memo, the Elmhurst Park Board has determined now is not the time to ask voters to support a referendum in November to raise taxes for improvements within the Park District. Executive Director Jim Rogers sent a memo to Park […]
Top Crime News
Reports claim suspect started fire, harmed dog, spit at officers On April 7, Trevor Wukasch, 37, of Elmhurst, was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer, aggravated assault to a police officer, resisting arrest, cruel treatment to an animal and disorderly conduct in the 100 block of W. First […]
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 […]
DuPage County Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Case Counts
April 18, 2020 Total cases in DuPage County residents: 1,661 (322 outbreak-associated** and 1,339 nonoutbreak-associated cases), including 83 deaths Total Willowbrook long-term care facility outbreak-associated cases: 54 (35 residents and 19 staff), including 10 deaths * Data are provisional as of 11:00am 4/18/2020 and subject to change. **Outbreak-associated cases are […]
