On Thursday, Sept. 1, Elmhurst Police detectives arrested two suspects for the commission of catalytic converter theft. The theft occurred in DuPage County and officers took the suspects into custody near Cicero and Erie streets in Chicago. At 2:01 p.m., a marked Elmhurst Police car was transporting one of the […]
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Michael McLean to be appointed Chief of the Elmhurst Police Department; Interim chief has strong educational background, experience in community
At the City Council Meeting held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, City Manager Jim Grabowski will seek City Council’s approval for his recommendation in appointing Interim Police Chief Michael McLean to Chief of the Elmhurst Police Department. Chief Michael McLean has been serving as Interim Police Chief since April of 2022, […]
ECPA hosts ‘An Intimate Evening with Cathy Richardson’; Grammy-nominated singer to share her story
On Monday, Sept. 19, the Elmhurst Centre for the Performing Arts (ECPA) will present its inaugural artist Cathy Richardson for an acoustic evening at Elmhurst Hall, where the Grammy-nominated singer will share the story of her musical career, which includes her time as lead singer of Jefferson Starship. Born in […]
‘Cue’ the good times!
Here are the Faheys – Gretchen, 6, Henry 3 and Margo, “almost 4,” – who had their faces painted and got balloon twists to take advantage of all the fun available for kids at Sunday’s Cue for the Cause, a fundraiser for the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN). The event […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week Sunday, Sept. 11 Ceremony to commemorate 9/11/01 The City of Elmhurst will hold a ceremony at the south fire station in honor of the events of Sept 11, 2001, when our nation was attacked. The event begins at 8:30 p.m. and will include the sounding of […]
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 […]
A network of kindness; Elmhurst resident dreams of ways to bring joy to community
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many people looked for ways to help those who needed it most. That was what was behind long-time Elmhurst resident Maria Shannon’s idea to start something she calls the “Kindness Project Network” in the fall of 2020. “When COVID started, I was talking to some […]
Elmhurst Symphony presents The Amazing Howard Levy; Performer who revolutionized harmonica helps launch ESO’s new season
To kick off its new season, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra (ESO) presents Howard Levy on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. The program features music by Smetana, Chabrier, Rimsky – Korsakov, Weinberger, and will be anchored by the Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica & Orchestra […]
Library to host Marlee Matlin for Deaf Awareness Month; Actress, activist appearing across Illinois via Zoom
The Elmhurst Public Library is joining libraries across the state of Illinois to host award-winning actress and Illinois native Marlee Matlin. In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, Matlin will share the highs and lows of her Hollywood career and journeys as an activist. The event will be held virtually on […]
EAG Gallery to host Perception Inspection; Exhibit features works of Randal Stringer
The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) presents its upcoming exhibit, Perception Inspection, featuring two dozen original paintings by Glen Ellyn resident and EAG artist Randal Stringer. The artwork can be viewed in the EAG Gallery inside the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst, from Friday, Sept. 9 through […]
