Elmhurst police are investigating an armed bank robbery that occurred at the Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 Butterfield Rd. On May 18, at 5:00 p.m. a male/white, 35 yrs, 6ft., 160 lbs, with a buzzcut, wearing sun glasses and a white/blue striped hoodie with blue jeans entered the bank and […]
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Elmhurst Lions Club to host a free picnic
On May 15, Mayor Morley proclaimed June 30, through July 4, Lions Clubs International Week in Elmhurst. This is for the 100 year anniversary of Lions Clubs International and the 77 years which the Elmhurst Lions have served their community. We, the Elmhurst Lions, would like to show our gratitude […]
District honors volunteers at Annual Awards Banquet
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County recently honored its corps of dedicated volunteers at its annual volunteer appreciation celebration. Last fiscal year 884 full-time, 183 group and 2,616 one-time volunteers contributed more than 64,000 hours with an in-kind value of more than $1.6 million. “We are extremely grateful to […]
Bellock recognized as “Legislator of the Year” by ISA
The Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists (ISA) has recognized State Representative Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) as “Legislator of the Year” for her leadership on issues relating to patient safety and other health care legislation as a member of the Illinois General Assembly. The award was presented at the ISA’s Annual House of […]
Conroy moves to ban deadly synthetic opioid
As the opioid epidemic tragically continues to take lives across Illinois, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, is carrying legislation to classify the synthetic opioid U-47700, also known as “pink” or “U4” as a Schedule I substance. This designer drug, which has been available over the internet, is seven […]
37,000 pounds of electronics taken at Recycling Extravaganza
More than 37,000 pounds of electronics and several thousand more pounds of clothing, building supplies and other materials were recycled, reused and kept out of landfills as a result of the annual Elmhurst College Recycling Extravaganza. Held in partnership with the City of Elmhurst, the environmental education group SCARCE and […]
West Chicago man sentenced to 20 years for Child Abduction/Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that Judge Robert Miller has sentenced Giuseppe Ressa, 36 (d.o.b. 12/9/1980) formerly of 313 Post Oak Circle, West Chicago, to twenty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for abducting and making physical contact with young children on multiple occasions. On […]
City to enter video-sharing partnership
Those with private surveillance cameras asked to share crime info In an effort to reduce crime by identifying and apprehending individuals involved in criminal activity, the Elmhurst Police Department is proposing a Video-Sharing Partnership with the Elmhurst community. Residents and business owners with private video surveillance cameras taking footage of […]
Top Pizza Taste Of Elmhurst declared yummy success Malnati’s wins best overall; Mamma Maria’s, Roberto’s tie for second place
Approximately 500 guests attended this year’s Top Pizza Taste of Elmhurst 2017, sponsored by the District 205 Foundation, and enjoyed selections from nine very generous local pizzerias. All of the pizzerias were standouts, getting recognition in at least one category. Fratellos received top honors for their specialty pizza, and […]
Dr. Malloy retires after long career with Elmhurst Hospital
Foundation creates Career Enrichment Fund in her name By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent It’s one thing to retire — it’s another to leave a legacy — it’s better still when the workplace you’ve called home for almost 50 years sets up a new fund in your name. That […]