York boys track team fares well at Distance Night in Palatine Timothy Christian girls track team logs numerous first-place finishes. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys track team came away from the recent Distance Night in Palatine event with plenty to be proud of. Every athlete that competed for […]
Other News
Lincoln School on soft lockdown after bullet found in restroom
Classes carry on as police, evidence techs investigate By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to the City of Elmhurst, the Elmhurst Police Department was summoned to Lincoln Elementary School on the morning of Friday, April 29, to investigate after a small caliber bullet was found in one […]
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Young man, 11, honored for saving 3-year-old sister Performs “textbook” CPR on drowning victim until assistance arrives
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The City of Elmhurst and the Elmhurst Fire Department took time at the City Council meeting held on Monday, April 18, to recognize a young man who went above and beyond the call when he was involved in the rescue of his […]
York girls lacrosse team off to fast start Dukes were ranked third in the state earlier last week; Defeats highly touted Montini.
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The high-school lacrosse community’s eyes are wide-open when it comes to the York girls team. Through the first 11 games of the season, the Dukes sported a 9-2 record and also were 1-1 in West Suburban Conference play. Earlier last week, the state had taken […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Wednesday, May 4 – Heritage Foundation hosts Mid-Century Mod Cocktail Party At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation is hosting a Mid-Century Mod Cocktail Party at Pints, 112 S. York St. Channel your inner Don or Betty Draper for […]
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 April 16 Officers were notified of a […]
Obituaries
John F. Hasser, 69 John F. Hasser, formerly of Fowler, Ind., and long-time Elmhurst resident, passed away on April 15, 2016, at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Jane nee McIntyre. He is survived by his loving wife, Bettie; siblings Joe […]
PANDAS/PANS Advocacy and Support Holds Fundraiser: The PANDAS Bash!
Help Support Families Struggling with PANDAS/PANS ELMHURST- On Friday, April 29, 2016 PANDAS/PANS Advocacy and Support (PAS) is hosting The PANDAS Bash! at Fitz’s Spare Keys at 119 N. York St. in Elmhurst, Illinois. The PANDAS Bash! will feature Mike and Joe, “a modern rock cover band widely regarded as […]
Marta Davy loses valiant fight Philanthropist, volunteer, community leader passes away at 58
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Everywhere you turned, she was there. If there was a fight for what’s right, she was there. If there was an endeavor that needed leadership, she was there. Whether it was for local students of District 205 or those far away in […]
