Legislation supported by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, closing a loophole that allowed disgraced former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to avoid prosecution for sex crimes he committed decades ago was recently signed into law. “The traumatic experience of sexual assault and rape is something a victim will carry for […]
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ECAF names Joe Schamberger ‘Friend of the Children’
Golf outing returns to White Pines Golf Course on Aug. 18 By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF) will hold its annual golf outing on Friday, Aug. 18 at White Pines Golf Course in Bensenville. ECAF announced it would be honoring Joe Schamberger as […]
Bensenville Police Department report
The Bensenville Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Aug. 9: A complainant reported an unknown suspect […]
Addison, Villa Park police reports
Area Police Departments 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. Addison Aug. 10 Rosa M. Esparza, 49, of Addison, […]
Elmhurst Police report
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. Assault, battery Aug. 3 A victim walked into […]
Elmhurst Evangelical Catholic Church to begin Sunday Rosary for Peace
“A welcoming community of faith rooted in the Catholic tradition” Beginning Sunday, August 20th, 2017 at 12:30 PM, The Evangelical Catholic Church of the Holy Family at 159 West North Avenue will begin offering a public Rosary for the cause of world peace. Our invitation is also extended […]
Public hearing brings feedback to Park District about recent property purchase
Related environmental studies now available for review online The Elmhurst Park District held a public meeting on Thursday, July 27 to welcome feedback from the community on the conversion of property related to Golden Meadows Park. Recently, Park District commissioners approved the purchase of the former trailer park property at […]
Officer honored for outstanding work in drug awareness
Waldenmeyer receives coveted Enrique “Kiki” Camarena award By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Frank Burr, one of the National Directors of the Elks Club Drug Awareness program and the Drug Awareness Chairman for the state of Illinois, was invited to the podium by Mayor Steve Morley to talk about […]
Timothy Christian Scholastic Bowl state champions recognized
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst City Council meeting held on Monday, August 7, began with members of Timothy Christian’s Scholastic Bowl State Champion Team being recognized by Mayor Steve Morley and the members of City Council. Team Coach Carlton addressed the room, saying the team has […]
Council Capsules
Here’s what’s happening at Elmhurst City Hall… By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The following topics were discussed at the latest Elmhurst City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 7. • The City Council meeting began with members of Timothy Christian’s Scholastic Bowl State Champion Team being recognized by Mayor […]