Person knocks at door, asks for change for $100 bill Suspicious circumstances were reported in the 400 block of Ridgeland at around 12:24 p.m. on Jan. 22. A suspect, described as a white male, around 50 years old, five feet, 11 inches and 180 pounds with a medium build, an […]
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Juvenile charged with punching mother’s face goes to detention On Jan. 11, officers responded a report of a domestic battery at around 1:05 p.m. Upon arrival, police met with the suspect and the victim, who was the suspect’s mother. The victim states the suspect became upset with her and reportedly […]
County invites residents to Route 83 community workshops; Input sought on Route 83 Corridor Plan
Residents are invited to two community workshops to provide input and hear about key recommendations community planners will make regarding the DuPage County Route 83 Corridor Plan. A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at the Villa Park Library, 305 Ardmore Ave. DuPage County is working […]
Auditors deliver School District’s annual review; D205 pays down $8.7 million related to bonds
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent School District 205 Board held its first regular meeting of 2020 on Jan. 14 at the District 205 Center. All seven board members attended the meeting. The meeting featured a presentation about its annual audit review for the year ending June 30, 2019. […]
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Here’s what’s happening at District 205 By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held its first regular meeting of 2020 on Jan. 14 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. ILMEA students honored […]
City announces 2020 meeting dates
The City of Elmhurst has announced the dates of Elmhurst City Council regular meetings as well as City Committee meetings through 2020. Regular Council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Dates with a star indicate that Monday falls […]
League to host Candidate Forum
The League of Women Voters of Elmhurst will host a Candidate Forum on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York St. Contested candidates for the March 17, 2020 General Primary Election have been invited. After answering some League questions, the candidates […]
ECPA names managing director, opens office space; Shawna Roubitchek to lead project into the future
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) has moved into the next phase of its growth and development by adding Shawna Roubitchek to their team as managing director. The Board has also opened a permanent office space at 105 South York Street. “The opening of the new ECPA office and […]
Burglary attempted at two car dealerships
On Jan. 6, two instances of attempted burglary were reported at car dealerships—one in the 700 block of W. Lake at around 3:14 a.m., and the other in the 500 block of W. Lake at around 3:06 p.m. Police said that while investigating a burglary at the dealership in the […]
Police investigate armed robbery at Butterfield gas station
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to a release from the City of Elmhurst, police are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred at the Shell gas station located at 301 W. Butterfield Road, on December 31, 2019 at approximately 5:45 a.m. An employee was inside the […]
