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 […]
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4/28/22 Print Versions
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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—April 21
KIERAN MCNICHOLAS Kieran “Mac” McNicholas, 64, longtime Lombard resident, passed away on April 16th, 2022. Kieran was the loving husband of Lisa McNicholas, née Hillmann, his high school sweetheart. Beloved father of Mary Rose (David) Weber of Elmhurst, Kyleen McNicholas of Nashville, John (Sam) McNicholas of Wheaton; dear grandfather “Boompa” […]
UCCA announces 5th annual ‘Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause’
United Community Concerns Association (UCCA) has announced the 5th annual Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause, an Elmhurst food and drink experience. Participating businesses will be holding Eat & Earn events throughout the month of May to benefit Elmhurst School District 205 families experiencing food scarcity. Participating restaurants […]
Second largest USBC tournament in the country coming to Addison; County ready to welcome 3,400 teams, 13,000 athletes at Stardust Bowl
The DuPage Sports Commission (DSC) and DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) are just weeks away from hosting one of the largest women’s tournaments in the United States—the United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships. Larger than Chicago’s NFL Draft, this 71-day tournament will take place from April 24 through July […]
Matt Toole passes away at 51; Community followed his 12-year battle with ALS
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Elmhurst resident Matthew “Matt” James Toole passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022, surrounded by his devoted family at the age of 51, following a courageous 12-year battle with ALS. Matt is survived by his amazing wife, devoted caregiver, best friend, and the […]
Bond set for man accused of arson at Elmhurst BMW dealership
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth have announced that bond has been set for an Addison man accused of setting fire to a vehicle in the parking lot of an Elmhurst car dealership. Dario Salas, 40, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge […]
Police warn of ‘Orbeez’ Challenge incidents
The Elmhurst Police Department is warning residents of a dangerous social media trend called The Orbeez Challenge. During the month of March, the Elmhurst Police Department investigated two cases involving juveniles participating in a social media trend called The Orbeez Challenge. This dangerous activity encourages teens to drive around communities […]