The Elmhurst Police Department is investigating two reports of burglary to United States Postal Service mailboxes that were reported. On Monday, March 6, at approximately 7 a.m., a concerned citizen reported observing a U.S. Postal Service mailbox with its door ajar at the northeast corner of First Street and Haven […]
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Arson reported in Pick subdivision
On Sunday, Feb. 12, 47-year-old Daniel B. Kidwell, of Elmhurst, was charged with arson, criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct in the 100 block of S. Pick at 9:17 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a call of screaming and breaking glass, officers located Kidwell walking down the driveway […]
VanAken paints glowing picture of University at annual breakfast; Sesqui campaign exceeds goal; record enrollment brings largest class ever
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On Saturday, March 4, before the City stepped off on the annual Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade, some 150 guests came to the campus of Elmhurst University to hear Dr. Troy VanAken deliver his annual address at the Elmhurst University’s annual President’s Breakfast. […]
Diocese makes announcement about future of St. Charles Borromeo
At last weekend’s mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Bensenville, it was announced that that the Diocese has launched a restructuring process which has resulted in the church either merging with another, closing or there would be a “division between two existing parishes.” Meetings with the public will […]
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 […]
Lombard man accused of aggravated DUI; Suspect allegedly drove car into a Villa Park home
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas have announced that a Lombard man has been charged with aggravated DUI for allegedly driving his car into a Villa Park home Feb. 19. Thomas Whitlock, 38, appeared at a bond hearing in front of […]
School Board Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at School District 205 By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. ILMEA students honored […]
School Board approves resolution to abate a portion of 2022 tax levy
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21, District 205 School Board members voted unanimously to approve a resolution abating a portion of the tax levied for the year 2022. The board approved a plan that included the option to abate about $969,000 […]
‘Armpit Orchestra’ returns to parade for 11th year
For the 11th time in history, the men of the World-Famous Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra will entertain those attending the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year’s parade is scheduled to step off at noon on March 4th on Spring rd. The EAO plays familiar tunes, including “When the Saints Go […]
Four charged with attempted murder in Addison shooting
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Addison Director of Police Timothy Hayden announced that four Cook County men have each been charged with two counts of attempted murder (Class X felony) following a Feb. 16 shooting in Addison. Brandon Pichardo, 23, of Bridgeview; Damian Gonzales, 24, of Chicago; […]
