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 News
Council Capsules; History Museum to replace wheelchair lift; setback variation approved for 297 So. York
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT • At the City Council meeting held on Monday, Aug. 15, aldermen elected by consent to approve the appropriation of funds for a wheelchair lift installation project at the Elmhurst History Museum. The winning bid was awarded to Garaventa USA, Inc. of East […]
Ambulance, paramedic fees to increase with contract renewal; ‘We must keep our services top level,’ Levin says
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the City Council meeting held Monday, Aug. 15, a discussion was held to review and discuss the City’s fees for ambulance services, currently provided by contract to Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. The Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services Committee (FCAAS) as well […]
After hiatus, DuPage County Quarry tours return Oct. 1; Ticket sales begin Sept. 1
Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. for DuPage County Stormwater Management’s Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility tour which will take place Saturday, Oct. 1. With a floodwater capacity of 2.7 billion gallons, the Elmhurst Quarry is the largest of DuPage County’s 17 flood control […]
Paul Holum, 98
Paul Holum, of Elmhurst, native of Trondheim, Norway, passed away recently at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Walborg; loving father of Sidsel (Dan) Kohl, Paul (Caryl) Holum and the late Ivan Holum; proud grandfather of Patrick, Andrew and Brennan Kohl, Wendy Colon, Steven Kohl and Jeremy […]
Estelle Graham
After more than 95 years of life, Estelle Graham died peacefully on Aug. 13, 2022, at Central Du Page Hospital. After surviving surgeries as a child and a life-threatening condition as a teen, Estelle graduated from high school, attended college and worked for several businesses as a young woman. While […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, Aug. 28 At 2 p.m., an iconic Chicago Foods lecture will take place, led by Historian Leslie Goddard, who takes a look at five iconic Chicago foods and connects them to Chicago’s patterns of immigration, creativity and cultural traditions that led to their storied fame. Free to Members; $5/Non-members, […]
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 Police investigating armed robbery
Elmhurst Police are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred at the AT&T Store located at 291 N. York Street, Elmhurst on August 15, 2022 at approximately 6:56 p.m. Just prior to store closing, two offenders entered the store and announced a robbery. One offender displayed a black handgun and […]
Foundation 205 launches annual tree sale
Yes, it’s Christmas in July (or August, rather). Foundation 205 has launched their annual outdoor tree sale benefiting Elmhurst District 205 Schools. Trees are on sale now with early bird pricing of $30 at the Foundation website: Foundation205.org. A long-standing Elmhurst tradition, the tree sale provides high quality Scotch Pines […]