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. Criminal damage or defacement to property/criminal damage to […]
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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 Feb. 21 Police said a 26-year-old Schiller Park […]
Bensenville Police Reports
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. Feb. 22, 7:02 p.m. in the 1100 block […]
Oak Meadows golf course gets a facelift, new name
Design has fewer golf holes, more appeal to bikers, joggers The fairways where the legendary Ben Hogan once walked will now be known as The Preserve at Oak Meadows. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County on Tuesday, formally renamed what had been known for 30 years as the Oak […]
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Mayor Steve Morley to serve as Grand Marshal
This year, the Grand Marshal of the 21st Annual Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley. After being elected Alderman of the 6th Ward in 2007, he was re-elected for a second in 2011. As an alderman, he served on the Finance, Council Affairs & Administrative […]
Obituaries
Joseph R. Munn, 74 Services Feb. 25 Joseph R. Munn passed away recently at the age of 74. He was a USMC Veteran, member Northern Illinois Veteran’s Club, founder and President of Joseph R. Munn and Associates and R&J Construction; member of the Shriners and Santa Claus Anonymous; beloved husband […]
Train station coffee shop to change hands
Morning Blend now Crack of Dawn By Paul DelGuidice For the Villa Park Independent The story is true, but the name has been changed to protect the caffeinated. Commuters using the Metra Station on Ardmore Ave. in Villa Park will still be able to get their morning coffee before boarding […]
WBHS names ten students ‘Outstanding’
Math teacher Zwart voted top teacher On Feb. 16, 10 Willowbrook students were recognized as Outstanding Students during a breakfast in their honor. During the event, Principal Dan Krause and Assistant Principal Doug Wildes welcomed the recipients and their families, as well as the staff members who nominated them. The […]
Faith Evangelical Methodist facelift supports diverse congregation
Major renovations at local church done mostly by volunteers By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Family, fellowship, friends and fun… Those are the words most used by members of Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church, who offered a guided tour to the Elmhurst Independent to see the new renovations […]
