Suspect “fixes” non-existent dent in car, demands payment from victim On April 4, a victim told police at 4:31 p.m. while sitting in his car in the parking lot of a store in the 900 block of S. York, an unknown suspect described only as “Hispanic” pulled behind him stating […]
Elmhurst News
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 7TH ANNUAL CRAFT BEER FEST DATE ANNOUNCED
The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation (EHF) has announced the 7th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will be held September 17, 2022, 1PM to 6PM, on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum. This annual event is held to raise funds for the Elmhurst History Museum, including its family- friendly educational programs […]
Elmhurst Police Warn of Orbeez Challenge Incidents
The Elmhurst Police Department is warning residents of a dangerous social media trend called The Orbeez Challenge. During the month of March, the Elmhurst Police Department investigated two cases involving juveniles participating in a social media trend called The Orbeez Challenge. This dangerous activity encourages teens to drive around communities […]
Are you ready to rock…like really rock?!
Nominated for five Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Rock of Ages will take you back into the iconic music era of the 80s, where rock-n-roll dreamers line up to turn their fantasies into reality — and you can be in the front row to watch it all come to life. Just a small-town […]
Elmhurst University music faculty plan Spring Recital April 10
On Sunday, April 10, at 7 p.m., seven faculty members of the Elmhurst University Music Department will join together in a showcase recital for Elmhurst music students and the greater Elmhurst community. The Spring Faculty Recital will be performed in the Buik Recital Hall inside the Irion Hall Music Building […]
Easter Cantata to be performed at First Cong
The Music Ministry of First Congregational UCC of Elmhurst, 235 S. Kenilworth Av., led by Music Minister Jim Molina is presenting an Easter Cantata, “Arise!” on Palm Sunday, April 10 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to experience the power of the cross as the story of Christ’s journey […]
Bensenville Park District considers sale of White Pines property
Area near O’Hare sought by redevelopers By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to a story reported by the Daily Herald last week, developers may have their eyes on the White Pines Golf Club property located at 500 W. Jefferson St. in Bensenville. The club’s 260 acres is bordered […]
Alex King, longtime local businessman, passes away at 78
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT If the weather in the area seemed dreary last week, it is likely because the world was made a little sadder after losing one of the bright shining stars of the local business world, as well as in the communities of Elmhurst and […]
Megan O’Malley Setaro, 43
Megan Emily O’Malley Setaro, of Austin, Tex., formerly of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the age of 43. She was born to Cindy and Jim O’Malley on June 22, 1978. Megan’s early years were full of family and fun, including sports and fishing with her […]
