Elvira F. Lindhorst, nee Meola, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late John Lindhorst.Loving mother of Dorothy (Aldo) La Pietra, Sylvia (Gary) Porter, John A. Lindhorst and the late Robert (Maureen survives) Lindhorst. Dear grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of […]
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Burglary suspects crash into police squad attempting to flee
Three of four found later; one had loaded handgun By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Early Monday morning, Nov. 27, the Independent learned that Elmhurst police were seeking suspects in a garage burglary that took place about 5 a.m. on the 600 block of Fay. Acting […]
IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team third at Manteno-Coal City
Cheng scores 26 points in game against Manteno. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team kicked off the season by going 3-1 and taking third-place at the Manteno/Coal City tournament. The Knights opened play with a 59-43 win over Peotone. IC Catholic Prep led 14-10 after […]
Special Kids Day holiday party
Kids with special needs along with their families are invited to a special holiday celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 3:30-8 p.m. at Wilder Mansion, 211 S. Prospect Ave. Celebrate the holidays with Special Kids Day at a free annual party for children (of all ages!) with disabilities and their […]
Police investigate several burglaries in south Elmhurst
According to a release issued by Police Chief Michael R. Ruth, Elmhurst Police have been investigating a group of burglaries that reportedly took place on Saturday, Nov. 25 between the hours of 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. The offender(s) entered unsecured doors into residential homes and removed wallets and purses, […]
Chicago man charged inresidential burglary at Elmhurst College
Elmhurst police have arrested and charged a 35-year-old Chicago man with Residential Burglary after he entered an occupied college dorm room and took a credit card from a student’s purse inside of the residential dorm room. Police have charged Joseph A. Phillips, of 756 S. Kostner, Chicago, with one count […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Battery Nov. 18 Police said officers responded to […]
IC Catholic Prep football team repeats as state champions
Knights win program’s fourth state title; Eatman runs for 237 yards, 4 TDs By Mike Miazga Correspondent The title defense is complete. IC Catholic Prep’s football team made it two Class 3A state titles in a row with a 35-0 shutout of Pleasant Plains in the 3A championship game at […]
VILLA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY BULLETIN 1 VILLA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT 40 SOUTH ARDMORE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181 MICHAEL LAY CHIEF OF POLICE 630/834-7447 FAX 630/834-8507 WEEKLY CRIMES November 12 – 18, 2017 […]
Immigration issues discussed, enrollment, at League of Women Voters meeting
Join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Thursday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., as immigration issues are discussed. A brief film on Immigrant Prisons, produced by Brave New Films will be shown, followed by the Executive Director of the […]