Jeanne Crippin (nee Hays), age 80, passed away on January 11 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Those mourning her most are Larry, her devoted husband of 58 years; grateful children David (Maggie Nowak) Crippin and Rachel (Chris) Clark; adoring grandchildren Alex, Andrew and Renatta; fond stepbrothers Bob […]
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Jim Breedlove, 66
Jim Breedlove, age 66, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of January 18th, 2024. He joins his late parents, Herb and Margaret Breedlove, as well as his brother Fred Breedlove and nephew Christopher Breedlove. He is the beloved husband of Barbara Breedlove (nee Fremgen.) He is the cherished father […]
Police Reports
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 […]
Candidate’s Forum to be held Sunday at City Hall
On Sunday, Jan. 21 from 1-4 p.m., the League of Women Voters-Elmhurst will hold an in-person Candidate Forum at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Rd., in advance of the March 2024 Primary Election. The schedule is as follows (subject to change): 1 to 1:30 p.m.: Democratic candidates for DuPage […]
Legion hosts deployment celebration for three
On the evening of Wednesday Jan. 10, the Elmhurst American Legion Post THB 187 hosted an event to honor Adam Raynor, Zachary DeRose and Alex Davis, three members of the Illinois Army National Guard’s 34th Division Sustainment Brigade, headquartered in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. Their unit is being deployed later […]
Elmhurst woman charged with beating, robbing motorist; Two juveniles, 12 and 15, also charged; all were detained
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for an Elmhurst woman charged with beating and robbing a motorist after stepping in front of his car, causing him to stop. […]
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 […]
City’s electronics, textile recycling event set for Jan. 27
In cooperation with DuPage County, the City will host an Electronics and Textile/Clothing Recycling event on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 8 a.m. until 12 noon at the City’s Public Works facility, 985 S Riverside Drive. This is first of four recycling events planned quarterly at the Public Works facility with […]
Downtown Plan updates coming soon
According to its weekly newsletter, the City has announced the kick-off of the Elmhurst Downtown Plan. The Plan will serve as the City’s official guide for downtown growth and development. Informed by existing conditions, community consensus, community vision and future potentials, the plan will serve as a road map to […]
Man charged with recklessly shooting handgun, striking hotel; Suspect found with 9mm Glock, several shell casings, police say
According to a release issued by Elmhurst Police Chief Michael McLean, on Friday, Jan. 5, at approximately 2:45 a.m., the Elmhurst Police Department responded to the Courtyard Marriott hotel at 370 No. IL Rte. 83 for a 911 call, reporting gunshots heard outside the building. Upon arrival, officers found no […]