Reports claim suspect started fire, harmed dog, spit at officers On April 7, Trevor Wukasch, 37, of Elmhurst, was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer, aggravated assault to a police officer, resisting arrest, cruel treatment to an animal and disorderly conduct in the 100 block of W. First […]
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Most recent COVID-19 Coronavirus case counts in DuPage County
As of Monday, April 6, total cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus among DuPage County residents was 714. This included 88 outbreak-associated, 626 non-outbreak associated, including 22 deaths. Total at the Willowbrook long-term care facility are 51 — 34 residents and 17 staff — including seven deaths. Since Sunday, there were 67 […]
City Council holds first ‘virtual’ meeting; Business moves forward; much praise for ongoing efforts through tough times
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent “We’re going to try to do this meeting as normally as possible.” Those were the words used by Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley on Monday, April 6 at the beginning of the first of what could be several “virtual” City Council meetings. Watching live […]
Rogers, Park District calls for respect of park rules during crisis; Residents invited to walk, jog, bike, but don’t gather in large groups
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Wednesday, March 25, the Elmhurst Park District posted a reminder that its playgrounds are currently closed due to the order of Governor Pritzker, reminding residents that while it’s okay to be in parks to walk, bike or jog, it is not acceptable […]
The latest updates from the City of Elmhurst
Next Council meeting to be held electronically A City Council meeting will be held on Monday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Elected officials have been encouraged to participate electronically. Residents are also urged to watch the meeting online on ElmhurstTV YouTube Live, Comcast Channel 6 or AT&T U-verse Channel 99. […]
City’s “Restaurant Support Guide” listed here; Includes establishments offering special services
Governor Pritzker has issued an official Executive Order that mandates the closure of on-premise dining in Illinois restaurants through at least March 30. The following Elmhurst establishments have confirmed with the City that they plan to remain open, offering drive-thru, carryout, curbside, or delivery options to patrons. Please note some […]
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Suspect claims to have virus, threatens to ‘cough on people’ On March 15, a complainant at a pharmacy in the 100 block of N. Robert Palmer told police at around 4:11 p.m., during a phone call discussing the suspect’s prescription, the suspect became upset and made a statement that he […]
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Suspicious circumstances reported at bank The complainants, employees at a bank in the 400 block of W. Lake, told police that on Jan. 31, a suspect entered the bank and inquired about how much it would be to open a savings account. The subject got upset when he was told […]
Community reacts as Coronavirus threatens nation; Governor makes call to close bars, restaurants
By Dee Longfellow For The Independent News updates about the COVID-19 Coronavirus have been changing almost hourly, making your weekly newspaper behind the times before the presses even stop rolling. What started as a mild threat heard on the news has now escalated to what could well be an illness […]
Special meeting to discuss potential civil emergency plans to COVID-19; Action gives mayor temporary emergency executive powers
In a proactive response to COVID-19, Mayor Steve Morley along with three aldermen have called a special meeting to discuss potential civil emergency declaration plans. Although the regular City Council meeting was cancelled, a special meeting was held on Monday, March 16, at which City officials were to discuss an […]
