Save the date of Sunday, July 31 for “Special Kids Day, City Works!” which will take place from 12 noon – 4 p.m., at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York St. This new family event, designed for kids and adults with special needs and their families, is brought to you […]
Elmhurst News
‘Cue for a Cause seeks grill masters to compete; Bakers, grillers invited to register
Plans are in full swing for the 8th annual ‘Cue for a Cause benefitting the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network, and the call is out for all backyard grill masters to come put their skills to the test. Food is tasted by a panel of judges, and contestants will be awarded […]
4 on the 4th packet pickup this weekend at Fleet Feet
“Back to normal” will be the theme at 7:15 a.m. on Monday, July 4, as the 17th Elmhurst Runners Club 4 on the 4th race commences on S. Prospect Ave., between Elmhurst University and Wilder Park. An Elmhurst Fourth of July tradition since 2005, the 4-mile race attracts participants from […]
Tom Cullerton sentenced to one year for embezzlement; Former state senator received salary, benefits from ghost union job
By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS A federal judge in Chicago handed down a one-year prison sentence June 21 for a former state senator who once chaired the Senate Labor Committee. Tom Cullerton, a Villa Park Democrat, pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of embezzlement for receiving salary […]
Community Calendar
Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Have a happy and safe 4th of July Holiday from the Elmhurst Independent! Thursday, June 30 From 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Spring Road Business Association presents Music at the Gazebo featuring the band Lake Effect. Info: springroad.com Monday, July 4 The Elmhurst Running […]
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 […]
Primary election night wraps up early in DuPage
Republican: Hart ousts DiCianni; garners almost 60% of vote for Board Chair Democratic: Willis bests challenger for Rep; Yoo, Chaplin, Garcia earn ballot spots By Dee Longfellow For The Independent Tuesday night wrapped up early with most of the races in DuPage County called, although unofficially, just after 11 […]
Washington Street resident takes Honor Flight to Washington; Neighbors decorate lawn; unexpected delay on the trip home
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT “It was a very special day that I will never forget. It was right up there with getting married and the birth of my son.” Those were the words of Dick Brooks upon returning to his home on Washington Street in Elmhurst after […]
Storm batters Elmhurst once more
It’s been a while since Elmhurst has been hit by a bad storm such as the one that blew through town on Monday, June 13, but nature showed her fury once again. This damaged tree is located on the south side of Alexander Blvd. just west of Hawthorne. Neighbors said […]
District 205 Board approves funds for capital projects
The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 14. At the meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve a resolution providing for the issue of no more than $27.6 million in bonds to account for the fourth and final amount of […]
