Last week, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced that bond has been set for a Wheeling man charged with painting multiple swastikas on an Elmhurst church. Josef Stumpfoll, 35, appeared in bond court where Judge Robert Miller set bond at $100,000 […]
Elmhurst News
Jon “Jack” Zimmer Sr., 84
Jon “Jack” Zimmer Sr., of Elmhurst, passed away on Dec. 22, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born on January 4, 1938. Jack grew up in Chicago. He attended the University of Idaho with the hopes of becoming a park ranger. However, his love of science drew him […]
Virginia B. Savio, 84
Virginia B. Savio, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert Savio. Loving mother of Julie (David) Hanebuth, John, Paul, and Mary Beth (Hideo Konishi) Savio. Cherished grandmother to Erica, Bradley, Matthew, Megan, Benjamin, Ian, and Sophia. In lieu of flowers, donations to […]
John Randag, 88
John Randag, of Elmhurst, died on New Year’s Day January 1, 2023, at the age of 88. Born to John and Viola (nee Sterling) in Green Bay, Wisc., John grew up in Arlington Heights as the second of four children. He graduated from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, and then […]
Top Crime News
Suspect in alleged domestic matter charged with arson On Sunday, Jan. 1, police said that, subsequent to a call for a domestic disturbance in the 700 block of N. Emory at 5:22 p.m., a victim reported the suspect purposely set a fire inside the residence before fleeing the area. Officers […]
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 […]
Elmhurst Symphony prepares for ConcertoFest!
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra has announced its upcoming concert to be performed at a church in Hinsdale as well as at its home location in Elmhurst. ConcertoFest! will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 So. Garfield St., Hinsdale. On […]
Turkey Trot puts $200,000 back into community; Total of 17 agencies benefit from annual Thanksgiving Day Fun Run
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT It was a picture-perfect day for November, with temperatures almost 50 degrees at the start of the race when 7,155 paid participants took to the streets of Elmhurst for the 39th annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving morning. It was a […]
Man wanted for catalytic converter theft apprehended; Suspect who ran from police car in September held on $500G bond
According to a release issued by the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael S. McLean, on Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Elmhurst Police Department, with the assistance of several partnering agencies, apprehended a Chicago man wanted for an incident that occurred on Sept. 1 of 2022, involving catalytic […]
John Sima Jr., 92
John Sima Jr., of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 92. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Korea. Beloved husband of the late Arlene, nee Shanitoske; loving father of Michael F. (Louise) Sima and the late Karen M. Sima; proud grandfather of Michael […]
