The YES for D205 New Schools Referendum ballot initiative committee held a fundraising event on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Cottage Hill Station to kick off its YES for D205 initiative. The Elmhurst CUSD District #205 community was invited to attend and learn more about the school referendum that will […]
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Community Calendar
Tuesday, Oct. 2 At 7 p.m., the City’s Zoning and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the City’s Draft Subarea Plans at City Hall, 209 N. York Street. The city has determined that five subareas should be updated and the public is invited to provide input to […]
Elmhurst Community Calendar
Sunday, Sept. 23 From 2-4 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents “Rollerspeak and a Pop-Up Exhibit with James Turner, a founder of the National Roller Skating Museum in Lincoln, Nebr., and co-author of The History of Roller Skating (1997). At the History Museum’s Education Center at 120 E. Park, Turner […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Criminal damage, criminal defacement Sept. 6-Sept. […]
York football team loses to Glenbard West
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York football team lost to perennial state power Glenbard West by a 45-24 count. York dropped to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in West Sub-urban Conference Silver Di-vision play in a game played at Clarence D. East Field in Elmhurst. Glenbard West led 14-0 after the […]
IC Catholic Prep gets by Bishop McNamara to remain undefeated
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT The IC Catholic Prep football team remained undefeated after a close 21-20 Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division win against Bishop McNamara in Elmhurst. The win put the Knights at 4-0 overall and 2-0 in MSC Blue action. Quarterback Khalil Saunders completed 15 of 19 passes for […]
Elmhurst Park Board Capsules
Here’s what’s happening at the Elmhurst Park District By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on September 10 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. All seven board members attended the meeting, with Commissioner Doug Ennis […]
York Alumni Assn. finalizes Centennial plans. Change of venue for golf outing; Sat. night banquet cancelled
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The Independent was able to sit down for one of the final committee meetings of the York Alumni Association as they finished off the plans for the upcoming Centennial Celebration of the high school’s 100th anniversary. In a recent issue of the […]
Bond set for Elmhurst man charged with videotaping 17-year-old girl
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced on Friday, Sept. 14, that an Elmhurst man has been charged with Unauthorized Video Recording, a Class 3 Felony, for allegedly videotaping a 17-year-old girl at an Elmhurst residence. Alberto Garcia, 34, of 989 No. York Road, appeared in Bond Court this […]
Willowbrook Parent Organization to host 3rd annual Craft Fair
Looking to get a head start on your holiday shopping – or just want to find a unique gift? The Willowbrook Parent Organization (WPO) will host its 3rd annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the fieldhouse at the high school, 1250 S. […]