Employee of six years was arrested last month in Rockford; he and his wife are accused of stealing from his mother By Chris Fox Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a special meeting on Dec. 10 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. […]
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Early results show Democrats likely to maintain supermajorities in Illinois General Assembly
Sorensen holds on to 17th congressional seat as Trump outperforms past 2 elections Capitol news Illinois Preliminary, unofficial election results show no seats in the state House or Senate have changed party hands, although a few races remained too close to call according to the Associated Press. That means Democrats […]
DuPage County unofficial results from the Nov. 5 general election
Editor’s note: The following are unofficial results of races for federal, state and DuPage County offices, as well as results of referenda and propositions that were on the Nov. 5 ballot. Candidates who ran unopposed are not listed. This list is specific to voters who reside in Lombard, Villa Park, […]
Elmhurst University confirms 2 students tested positive for tuberculosis
On Thursday, Oct. 31, Elmhurst University and President Troy VanAken confirmed that two students tested positive for tuberculosis. The two students were placed in isolation and are under medical supervision. The university assured students and staff in a campus-wide statement that it is working closely with the DuPage County Health […]
List of candidates, referenda, propositions on Nov. 5 general election ballot
Editor’s note: The following is a list of candidates running for federal, state and DuPage County offices who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot, as well as a list of referenda and propositions. Candidates who are running unopposed are not listed. This list is specific to voters who reside […]
Court Grants State’s Motion to Detain Pre-trial Two Chicago Men Charged with Burglary/Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for two Chicago men accused of burglarizing an Elmhurst liquor store and leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car. […]
Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest returns Sept. 14
Bringing area brewers to the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, the Fest will feature top area brews, live music, and more. Featuring craft beer, cider, mead, and seltzers from nearly 50 brewers, the 9th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will make its return Saturday, September 14 from 2 – […]
California man charged after burglary of a UPS vehicle
On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at approximately 10:42 a.m. the Elmhurst Police Department responded to the At Home store located at 265 S. IL Route 83 for a 911 call reporting a man that attempted to break into the rear of a UPS vehicle parked in front of the store. […]
Severe storms slam the area
A severe weather system slammed northern Illinois and the Chicago area Monday night, producing severe thunderstorms, wind gusts of up to 75 mph in some areas, and tornadoes. Warning sirens were heard throughout DuPage County after 9 p.m. As many as 10 tornadoes were reported in the Chicago area Monday […]
AAUW will host its annual Used Book Sale from July 11 to 14
The Elmhurst Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host its annual Used Book Sale from July 11 to 14 at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. The Preview Sale is from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. Sale hours are 9 a.m. […]