The DuPage County Health Department last week reported the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the County in 2017. The case is a male resident of Glen Ellyn in his 50s. A recent increase in mosquito batches testing positive for the presence of WNV prompted the DuPage […]

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK It’s not cheap to send students back to school. Parents have to buy new clothes, new shoes, a new computer, and all of those school supplies. With the state of Illinois increasing its income tax rate by 32 percent this summer, costing the average household an additional […]

Legislation supported by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, closing a loophole that allowed disgraced former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to avoid prosecution for sex crimes he committed decades ago was recently signed into law. “The traumatic experience of sexual assault and rape is something a victim will carry for […]

Related environmental studies now available for review online The Elmhurst Park District held a public meeting on Thursday, July 27 to welcome feedback from the community on the conversion of property related to Golden Meadows Park. Recently, Park District commissioners approved the purchase of the former trailer park property at […]

Waldenmeyer receives coveted Enrique “Kiki” Camarena award By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Frank Burr, one of the National Directors of the Elks Club Drug Awareness program and the Drug Awareness Chairman for the state of Illinois, was invited to the podium by Mayor Steve Morley to talk about […]

Here’s what’s happening at Elmhurst City Hall… By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The following topics were discussed at the latest Elmhurst City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 7. • The City Council meeting began with members of Timothy Christian’s Scholastic Bowl State Champion Team being recognized by Mayor […]

“Generations of Americans have lived up to their responsibility of confronting white supremacy and racial hatred, and ours must do the same.” Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement in response to the events of the last two days in Charlottesville, Virginia: “In response to white supremacist demonstrations in Charlottesville […]

     Local Boy Scout, Patrick Quinlivan, is standing in front of 3 of the 4 raised flowerbeds he made for the people with developmental disabilities who use The Ray Graham Association located in Elmhurst.  The Ray Graham Association of Elmhurst asked to expand their garden to assist those participants who […]

SUBMITTED PHOTO Bensenville Independent Taking to the sky The skies were alive with kite stunts during the annual Kite Fest held August 5 at Berens Park in Elmhurst. Some of the midwest’s best professional kit flyers entertained with kite stunts and tricks. Kids were able to learn kite building first-hand.

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK The Better Business Bureau is warning of a recent spike in phone scam attempts across Illinois. Steve Bernas, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois, says this is a long-running operation in which people pose as IRS agents and demand immediate payment. […]