Wednesday, February 5, 2025
By Dee Longfellow FOR ROCK VALLEY PUBLISHING Following the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life last Saturday at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, plans were quickly put together to hold a prayer vigil for Trump and for our nation’s healing at Elmhurst City Hall on Sunday, July 14 at […]
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Another successful Garden Walk & Faire has come and gone for the Elmhurst Garden Club, and it appears to be a rousing success. It was perfect “garden” weather, albeit a little warm, temperatures creeping toward the 90s by mid-afternoon. Members were stationed at […]
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 […]
Monday, July 22 From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Education Center of the Elmhurst History Museum, kids and their caregivers are invited to drop in and play games, make a craft, and explore the exhibits. Appropriate for elementary school age children accompanied by an adult. No registration required. […]
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 […]
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM LOMBARD POLICE FILES The Lombard 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 […]
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the beginning of every City Council meeting, just before public forum, the mayor asks City Clerk Jackie Tamer if there are any written letters from the public. After Mayor Scott Levin’s request at the July 1 meeting, Tamer took a few minutes […]
Despite emotional outpouring by public, map amendment for 292 S. Arlington approved By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The following are recent actions taken by the Elmhurst City Council at its meeting held Monday, July 1. By a vote of 12 yeas, 1 nay and 1 absent, […]
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 […]