By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT As the City takes inventory of its vehicles and makes decisions on the fate of the older models, it also prepares to bring on newer editions. At a recent City Council meeting, a recommendation of the Public Works & Buildings (PWB) Committee […]
Other News
5/9/24 Print Versions
Bears pitch $3.2 billion stadium plan, but Pritzker still ‘skeptical’ despite team’s $2 billion pledge
Bears executives, city leaders make appeal for $900 million in public funding, $1.5 billion for infrastructure By Dilpreet Raju and Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS The Chicago Bears laid out a $3.2 billion plan for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront last week, painting pictures of future Super Bowls […]
Rare cicada emergence expected this spring
By Rhiannon Branch FARMWEEK Illinois will experience a rare phenomenon of nature this year as two broods of periodical cicadas are scheduled to emerge at the same time. And this once-in-a-lifetime occurrence won’t happen again until 2245. Kacie Athey, a specialty crop entomologist at the University of Illinois, said the […]
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 […]
UCCA announces Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause
United Community Concerns Association will host the 7th annual, Taste of the Town: Dining for a Cause, an Elmhurst food and drink experience, on May 16, 2024, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Wilder Mansion. “This year’s event is even more important than ever. We have seen unprecedented need from District 205 […]
5/2/24 Print Versions
AT Student Council invites community to ‘Color Run’ fundraiser
On Saturday, May 11, Addison Trail’s Student Council will host a Color Run fundraiser, and all students, parents/guardians, alumni, staff, community members and friends are invited to participate. The Color Run is a fun community event, where participants can run, play, enjoy the sun and eat a sweet treat – […]
Members of EPIC call out mayor, library for discrimination; Library officials claim to adhering to policy
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent At a recent Elmhurst City Council meeting, two different residents took part in public forum to share their experience of holding a meeting at the Elmhurst Public Library. Both expressed a concern that they had been victims of discrimination, due to their affiliation […]
Council approves increases in parking rates; First increase in 14 years to be ‘shared’ by commuters, locals
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the recent meeting of the Elmhurst City Council, a committee report from the Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services (FCAAS) Committee was discussed recommending changes to the City’s parking fee structure. Committee Chair Alderman Noel Talluto (4th Ward) introduced the measure to […]
