Bill allowing digital driver’s licenses also clears General Assembly By Alex Abbeduto, Cole Longcor and Dilpreet Raju CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS A bill banning what unions refer to as employer-sponsored “captive audience” meetings about religion and politics has cleared both chambers of the General Assembly. It was one of 466 measures […]
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Elmhurst Police Reports
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 […]
Addison Police Reports
The Addison Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons who are charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the victim’s privacy. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a […]
At the Spring Road Pet Parade
Pet Parade co-chair Andrea Pokrefke (far right) pauses to meet the owners of some of the more unique pets who attended the Spring Road Pet Parade on Saturday, May 18. The young man on the far left holds a snake and the girl next to him has an iguana. It […]
DuPage County judge visits Addison Trail; The Hon. Chantell Porter advises student headed to her alma mater
On Friday, May 10, Addison Trail welcomed Chantelle Porter, a Circuit Judge serving the 18th Judicial Circuit of DuPage County. During her visit, Porter met with District 88 Student Success Coordinator VaLarie Humphrey and Addison Trail senior Mekalah Haywood and toured the school. Haywood plans to attend Porter’s alma mater, […]
City staff offer capital budget presentation; mayor: We are setting the table for later discussion
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On Monday, May 13, following regular Committee meetings, the City Council met as Committee of the Whole (COW) to hear a capital budget overview provided by City Manager James Grabowski and his staff. Mayor Scott Levin began the meeting, explaining that […]
Donald Z. Alexander
Donald Z. Alexander (Don), son of the late Alexander Zivich and Victoria Havran was born on September 26, 1936, in East Chicago, Indiana where he lived until he graduated from Roosevelt High School. Don enjoyed summers at the family lake house with many first cousins, including Bernardine “Bunny” Baum, […]
Anthony N. Pope
Anthony N. Pope peacefully passed away May 17, 2024 at home, surrounded by family. He was born April 27, 1942 in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Gertrude Pope. Anthony was a resident, member and businessman in Elmhurst for over 50 years. For the latter, holding a J.D., CPA […]
5/30/24 Print Versions
The Grand Marshal for Elmhurst’s 106th Memorial Day Parade was Oak Brook resident Rus Strahan, a Vietnam War combat veteran while serving in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer 2nd Class. Strahan volunteered to service in Vietnam in January of 1968. After completing various training programs—survival techniques, weapon […]
