The Elmhurst Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to give Elmhurst residents a general overview of law enforcement practices and a behind-the-scenes look at their police department. The program provides participants with a better understanding of challenges faced by police officers in the field along with […]
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School Board Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at District 205 By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on July 25 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Students, teams honored for achievements […]
12U Little League wins first-ever state championship; Regional game this Sat. to appear on ESPN+
For the first time ever at this level, the Elmhurst 12U Little League won the Illinois State Championship game on Tuesday, July 25, beating Hinsdale 6-1. The victory allowed Elmhurst 12U Little League to advance to the Regional Tournament in Whitestown, Ind., on Saturday, Aug. 5. The Regional Tournament game […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
8/3/23 Print Versions
Chicago pair charged with leading police on high-speed chase; Chase followed burglary at Lombard Walgreens
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing have announced that bond has been set for a pair of individuals accused of leading police on a high-speed chase after allegedly stealing merchandise from the Lombard Walgreens located in the 300 block of W. St. Charles […]
Final weekend for ‘Superheroes in Wilder Park’
In tandem with its Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross exhibition, the Elmhurst Art Museum commissioned the outdoor public art installation Superheroes in Wilder Park that opened Saturday, May 6 in Wilder Park. If you haven’t seen it, make plans now because the exhibition will only remain on display through […]
Winner, winner!
Pictured is Jay Patel, manager of Williams Liquors on south York St. in Elmhurst, where the $1 million lottery ticket was sold last week. Patel was delighted to have sold the prize-winning ticket, especially because the store stands to receive a portion of the money. He said the following day, […]
UP railroad tracks at Poplar closed through Aug. 4
Last week, the City of Elmhurst announced that Union Pacific Railroad had issued a notification that they would be closing the Poplar Avenue crossing for about 10 days. The tracks were closed on Wednesday, July 26 and expect to reopen on or about Friday, Aug. 4. The City […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]