DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury have announced that bond has been set for a West Chicago man charged with attempting to suffocate his mother to death with a pillow while she slept. Bryan Jones, 39, appeared at a bond hearing […]
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Bond set for man charged with shooting at Carol Stream residence
On Monday, Dec. 20, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police William Holmer announced that bond had been set for a Carol Stream man accused of firing several times into a Carol Stream residence. Jimmy Calan, 18, of the 600 block of Burns Street […]
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rising in DuPage County
Everyone ages 5-and-up urged to get vaccinated and to take steps to prevent COVID-19 transmission over the holidays The DuPage County Health Department is raising awareness of rising cases and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in DuPage County and recommending that residents take action to limit the spread of COVID-19 during […]
Shooting at Oakbrook Center leaves four injured; State’s Attorney issues call for witnesses as one suspect remains at large
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At about 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, shoppers at Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook were interrupted and sent fleeing after gunshots were fired between two subjects. One of the suspected gunmen was injured as well as three other people who were not […]
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Home surveillance shows suspect crouched by parked car On Saturday, Dec. 18, police said a complainant reported that while reviewing Ring camera footage at her residence in the 100 block of S. Fairfield at 12:20 a.m., she observed an unknown suspect crouching next to her parked vehicle. Officers checked the […]
ESO to perform twice in January; Once at Mayslake, then at ECRC
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop, continues its season of spectacular music-making, “The Music Lives,” with a concert of Baroque favorites presented in two different venues on two different dates in January. The concert on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 2:30 p.m. takes […]
Montini Catholic continues the giving season with Golden Gobbler; Christ The King Food Pantry receives collection
Students of Montini Catholic wrapped up this year’s 25th Anniversary Golden Gobbler Food Drive on Friday, December 3rd by helping to load up vehicles with food destined for the food pantry at Christ the King Parish. “The students, alum, and staff worked extremely hard to make this year’s Golden Gobbler […]
Villa Park man sentenced to 10 years for gunrunning
DuPage County State’s Attorney has announced that a Villa Park man accused of illegally selling multiple guns on four separate occasions to undercover police officers has been sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Bruce Berrier, 22, appeared in court t in front of Judge Jeffrey MacKay, […]
Student accused of posting threatening messages on Instagram directed at Willowbrook High School
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that a Willowbrook High School student has been accused of posting threatening messages on social media directed at the school. The juvenile, a 15-year-old male who lives in Villa Park, appeared at a detention hearing […]
Suspect charged with attempting to disarm Elmhurst officer; Also faces felony counts of battery, resisting, stolen vehicle attempt
On Thursday, Dec. 16, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced that bond had been set for an Elgin man charged with beating a police officer and attempting to steal his service weapon and patrol vehicle. Alexander Speweik, 34, of the 3100 block […]