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
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Saturday, Nov. 23 Elmhurst’s Holiday Kick-Off and Tree-Lighting From 4-7 p.m. join the Hometown Holiday Kick Off in City Centre Fountain Pla-za, where Santa & Mrs. Claus will join Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley to offi-cially throw the […]
Ukrainian political leaders, parliamentarians to visit Elmhurst
By Dee Longfellow In November of 2018, the Independent brought its readers a story about a delegation of visitors who came to Chicago from Russia, two of whom stayed with a family in Elmhurst. The men were part of the Open World program—part of the Open World Leader-ship Center […]
York honors Dukes of Distinction
Elmhurst School District 205 held a recognition program to honor its Dukes of Distinction for 2019. Launched in 2013, the York Distinguished Alumni Program was designed to recognize and honor York High School alumni who have distinguished themselves through significant and/or extraordinary accomplishments, service and an outstanding contribution to society. […]
York XC takes 3rd place at State
(From left) Colin Hill, Ethan Kern, Max Lupo, Michael Moriarty, Coach Charlie Kern, Daniel Klysh, Brian Pratt and Will Yasdick brought home a trophy on Saturday, Nov. 9 after finishing third at the Class 3A state cross-country meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria. It had been seven years since York […]
Arrest made following several Elmhurst burglaries
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Friday, Nov. 8, the Independent received a release from DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Elmhurst Chef of Police Michael Ruth announcing that bond had been set at $100,000 for a Chicago resident who stands accused of burglary to […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, Nov. 17 At 3 p.m. the Music at Bethel Concert Series presents “Put On Your Sunday Clothes II – A Salute to Broadway.” Six talented musical theater stars present Broadway’s best-loved songs, including selec-tions from Hello, Dolly!, Funny Girl, Brigadoon, Mary Poppins, Jesus Christ Super-star, The King and I, […]
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 […]
Richard P. Menard, 79
Richard P. Menard, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Marie; loving father of Paul (Stacey) Menard, Anne (Matt) Allison and Suzette (David) O’Neil; cherished grandfather of Brittany, Douglas, Elaine, Jaime, Joanna, Kathryn, Mackenna, Mae, Ryan, Samantha and Stephanie; proud great grandfather of A.J., […]
Irene A. Warner, 89
Irene A. Warner, a resident of Elmhurst for more than 50 years, passed away recently at the age of 89. She was a teacher in Chicago and Elmhurst School District 205 at Edison School. Beloved wife of the late William D. Warner; loving mother of Dr. Karen Warner, James (Norma) […]
