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 […]
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8TH ANNUAL ELMHURST CRAFT BEER FEST SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Abraham Lincoln would be proud proclaiming his thoughts on beer, “I am a firm believer in the people…The great point is to bring them the real facts and beer.” The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation (EHF) is doing just that, providing the beer, for the people. The 8th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer […]
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Draft of revised zoning ordinance released; City to host open house events to present project, seek input
The City of Elmhurst has announced that the first draft of a newly revised zoning ordinance has been released. The City has been working with the consulting firm Camiros to comprehensively rewrite the City’s Zoning Ordinance for the first time since 1992. Open house events will be held at Elmhurst […]
Man accused of firing handgun at another vehicle denied bond; Incident allegedly result of road rage
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Illinois State Police Captain David Keltner announced last week that Judge Alex McGimpsey granted the state’s motion to deny bond for a Chicago man accused of firing a handgun from his car at another vehicle on I-290 during an alleged road rage incident. […]
District 205 gets in gear for new school year; Resident apologizes for previous public forum, not for what he said but for ‘the way he said it’
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On Tuesday, Aug. 22, the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. The meeting’s spotlights and recognitions segment included a brief presentation from […]
‘Cue for a Cause fires up this Sunday
EWAN’s annual competition brings tasty food, live music, kids activities, raffles, auctions, more For those who can’t quite bring themselves to let go of summer, the ‘Cue for a Cause offers everything they need to keep it alive. Live music, cold beer, and the sweet, smoky smell of barbecue will […]
Police announce Roadside Safety Checkpoint
According to a release from Police Sgt. Stephen Oskroba, the Addison Police Department will be conducting a Roadside Safety Checkpoint from 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 through 1 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16 for vehicles traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 20 (Lake Street) near John F. Kennedy Drive. Vehicles traveling […]
