This cluster of flags stood at the entrance of York High School on Wednesday, November 11, as part of the Avenue of Flags that lined the circle driveway. There are 101 flags, representing 101 students at York High School who lost their lives serving our country in various wars over […]
Other News
Four arrested in Elmhurst following Chicago shooting
Charges include gun possession by gang member By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A shooting on the west side of Chicago resulted in four arrests taking place near Berens Park by the Elmhurst Police Department. The Independent learned on Sunday, November 15, that Chicago police reported shots fired between […]
Another suspicious vehicle approaches child
Victim able to describe suspect, vehicle Elmhurst — On the morning of Monday, November 16, The Independent received the following Special Bulletin from the Elmhurst Police Department: On November 13, 2015, at 5:10 p.m., a male subject driving a truck similar to the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado approached a 12-year-old boy […]
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Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – An event not to be missed! Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14 – Bryan presents Dear Edwina Jr. Bryan Middle School will perform the play, Dear Edwina Jr., in the school auditorium at 111 W. Butterfield Road. Tickets, available at the door, are $5 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 Nov. 1 Daniel N. Meister, 35, of […]
Nov. 26 marks 32nd Annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot
“If you’re not cookin’, you’re in the way!” ELMHURST – This Thanksgiving, November 26, will mark the 32nd year runners and walkers will take to the streets of Elmhurst to raise money for DuPage County emergency feeding and shelter agencies: United Community Concerns Association, Loaves and Fishes Community Services, West […]
Elmhurst Cross Country Report
York boys cross-country team takes fourth in the state Kern Jr. finishes second individually in Class 3A. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York boys cross-country team narrowly missed out on bringing another state trophy home. The Dukes tied for third with Neuqua Valley at the recent Class 3A boys state […]
Man reported missing found in Kenosha three days later
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Last week, the Elmhurst Police Department issued a notice that a 67-year-old man with a learning disability was missing and considered to be in danger because of his inability to care for himself. The individual was identified as Thomas D. Schiavone, 67, […]
