Sunday, April 20, 2025
On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m. the Elmhurst Police Department responded to Portillo’s located at 155 S. IL Route 83 for a 911 call reporting a domestic-related incident involving a man armed with a knife inside the closed restaurant. Upon arrival, officers learned a 32-year-old man […]
Lynne Rauscher-Davoust (nee Rauscher), age 88, of Elmhurst, IL, died May 2nd, 2024. She was born on December 7th, 1935 in San Francisco, CA, the daughter of the late Irma and Walter Rauscher. She was the loving and beloved wife of the late Merritt J. Davoust, and is survived […]
After the successful opening weekend of GreenMan Theatre’s production of the beloved Victorian farce Charley’s Aunt – filled with raucous laughter, lots of handclapping and more than one standing ovation – brisk ticket sales are anticipated for the performance’s remaining dates. Tickets are available for the May 17 – 19 […]
On Sunday, May 5, the American Legion Post THB #187 held a flag-burning ceremony to retired flags that have become tattered and torn or have otherwise outlived their service. It is known as a respectful way to dispose of old flags rather than toss them in the garbage. If you […]
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the most recent City Council, a request from City manager Jim Grabowski was approved to move forward with participation in “2024 Homes for a Changing Region,” a program offered by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC). The endeavor helps municipalities with housing […]
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 […]
Surrounded by teen volunteers, Olivia got to meet one of the “Monsters” in Wilder Park on Sunday, May 5 at Art in Wilder Park. She remained brave!
Elmhurst resident Tonya Pastorelle (at podium) was honored Saturday evening by the Haymarket Center with the Volunteer of the Year award. It was presented by Susan Rose (back), who gave a speech about Tonya’s outstanding work and many accomplishments.
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT During the announcements portion of the City Council meeting on Monday, May 6, Mayor Scott Levin shared a letter from Rob Wagner, the asst. principal of athletics at York High School. In the letter, Wagner thanked the City for providing CPR training […]
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 […]