By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the most recent City Council, a request from City manager Jim Grabowski was approved to move forward with participation in “2024 Homes for a Changing Region,” a program offered by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC). The endeavor helps municipalities with housing […]
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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 […]
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Man detained following charges of child porn possession; Addison library employee faces seven counts; library announces his departure
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT Last week, an Addison man was arrested for allegedly being in possession of child pornography. Steve Krage, 32, was taken into custody on Wednesday, April 24 and is facing seven felony counts, according to a report published in the Daily Herald. Krage is […]
The Monsters of Wilder!
Surrounded by teen volunteers, Olivia got to meet one of the “Monsters” in Wilder Park on Sunday, May 5 at Art in Wilder Park. She remained brave!
In High Esteem
Elmhurst resident Tonya Pastorelle (at podium) was honored Saturday evening by the Haymarket Center with the Volunteer of the Year award. It was presented by Susan Rose (back), who gave a speech about Tonya’s outstanding work and many accomplishments.
Council Capsules; CPR-trained track coach likely saved life of York athlete
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT During the announcements portion of the City Council meeting on Monday, May 6, Mayor Scott Levin shared a letter from Rob Wagner, the asst. principal of athletics at York High School. In the letter, Wagner thanked the City for providing CPR training […]
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 […]
Historic organ donated to Addison Historical Museum; Instrument carries rich history in its manufacturers
An 1887 organ, complete with its original “warrantee” (as it was spelled in 1887), was recently donated to the Addison Historical Museum by Addison residents Marty and Judy Hausermann, given in memory of Elmer and Althea Hausermann.. Previously, the organ had been on loan for display in the museum’s Century […]
Under My Father’s Fedora
By Dee Longfellow COLUMNIST Happy Birthday to me! In case it has not yet been posted on every electronic sign in town as per my request, I want our readers to know that my birthday is coming up this Sunday, as it falls on Cinco de Mayo – May 5 […]