Suspect in alleged domestic matter charged with arson On Sunday, Jan. 1, police said that, subsequent to a call for a domestic disturbance in the 700 block of N. Emory at 5:22 p.m., a victim reported the suspect purposely set a fire inside the residence before fleeing the area. Officers […]
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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 […]
‘Young Hearts for Life’ coming to ATHS; Register your child by Feb. 16
Addison Trail has partnered with the Young Hearts for Life® (YH4L) Cardiac Screening Program, a not-for-profit organization, to offer electrocardiograms (ECGs) to identify high school students at risk for heart conditions that can cause sudden cardiac death (SCD). More than 60 young adults die from SCD each week in the […]
Elmhurst Symphony prepares for ConcertoFest!
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra has announced its upcoming concert to be performed at a church in Hinsdale as well as at its home location in Elmhurst. ConcertoFest! will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 So. Garfield St., Hinsdale. On […]
Turkey Trot puts $200,000 back into community; Total of 17 agencies benefit from annual Thanksgiving Day Fun Run
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT It was a picture-perfect day for November, with temperatures almost 50 degrees at the start of the race when 7,155 paid participants took to the streets of Elmhurst for the 39th annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving morning. It was a […]
Man wanted for catalytic converter theft apprehended; Suspect who ran from police car in September held on $500G bond
According to a release issued by the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael S. McLean, on Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Elmhurst Police Department, with the assistance of several partnering agencies, apprehended a Chicago man wanted for an incident that occurred on Sept. 1 of 2022, involving catalytic […]
John Sima Jr., 92
John Sima Jr., of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 92. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Korea. Beloved husband of the late Arlene, nee Shanitoske; loving father of Michael F. (Louise) Sima and the late Karen M. Sima; proud grandfather of Michael […]
Josephine “Joann” Bold, 92
Josephine “Joann” Bold (nee Corrigan) passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023, at the age of 92. Joann was born in Elmhurst to the late William and the late Anna (nee Conlon) Corrigan. Beloved wife to the late Ronald Bold; loving sister of the late William (the late Grace) Corrigan […]
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 […]
AT cheer squad takes first again
On Dec. 18, members of the Addison Trail Cheerleading Team participated in another Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) competition of the 2022-23 season, this time at Wilmington High School. Just like Dec. 11, the team took 1st place and won a second bid to the ICCA Championships in Springfield on […]
