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Amy Bukovsky prepared to become Montini head softball coach
By Daniel L. Chamness For the Independent The Bukovsky name has been legendary at Montini and in sports at the high school level. Amy Bukovsky, who was recently named the Montini Broncos softball coach, plans to add to that legend. Not only was she a player at Montini, but she […]
Elmhurst Police arrest two for theft and recover stolen firearm
On August 2, 2023, at 4:47 p.m. Elmhurst Police responded to a report of a retail theft that had just occurred at a store located on the 300 block of S. IL Route 83. A witness had reportedly observed a male suspect and female suspect filling a bag with clothes […]
ComEd, Mayors Caucus award grants to advance EV adoption, public safety initiatives; Addison Fire Department among 21 recipients of funding
To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean energy technologies and to support local public safety initiatives ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) today announced the 21 winners of the 2023 Powering Safe Communities grant program. The grants, totaling $169,500, will help support a variety of […]
Citizen’s Police Academy seeks enrollees; Next 12-week course begins Aug. 30
The Elmhurst Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to give Elmhurst residents a general overview of law enforcement practices and a behind-the-scenes look at their police department. The program provides participants with a better understanding of challenges faced by police officers in the field along with […]
School Board Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at District 205 By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on July 25 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Students, teams honored for achievements […]
12U Little League wins first-ever state championship; Regional game this Sat. to appear on ESPN+
For the first time ever at this level, the Elmhurst 12U Little League won the Illinois State Championship game on Tuesday, July 25, beating Hinsdale 6-1. The victory allowed Elmhurst 12U Little League to advance to the Regional Tournament in Whitestown, Ind., on Saturday, Aug. 5. The Regional Tournament game […]
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 […]
8/3/23 Print Versions
Chicago pair charged with leading police on high-speed chase; Chase followed burglary at Lombard Walgreens
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing have announced that bond has been set for a pair of individuals accused of leading police on a high-speed chase after allegedly stealing merchandise from the Lombard Walgreens located in the 300 block of W. St. Charles […]
