The City of Elmhurst is hosting a community-wide “Always Remember” convoy on Monday, May 31 stepping off from the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park at 9:30 a.m. It will also conclude in Wilder Park where an in-person Military Ceremony will be held. Starting and ending at the Veterans Memorial, the […]
Elmhurst News
Deceased person found in Eldridge Park lagoon; Elmhurst resident had been living with his brother in Arlington Hts. due to health concerns
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to a release issued by Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth, on Tuesday, May 18 at approximately 7:50 a.m., the Elmhurst police responded to Eldridge Park for a report of a deceased individual in the lagoon. Upon arrival, officers spoke with an Elmhurst […]
William A. DeRonne, 75
William A. DeRonne passed away on May 17 in Elmhurst at the age of 75. Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years, Susan, his three children, Kevin (Beth), Jane (Florian Sichling) and Paul DeRonne, as well as his three grandchildren, Willem, Hans, and Madeline. Bill was born on […]
Top Crime News
Bank inside south Jewel robbed On May 18, armed robbery was reported at a bank in the 900 block of S. York at 3:02 p.m. Police said a suspect described as a black male, around 5-foot-3, wearing light colored shorts, flip flop sandals, a long sleeve blue T-shirt, full face […]
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 […]
One dead in officer-involved shooting in Villa Park
According to Villa Park police, at around 2:06 a.m. on Monday, officers responded to a call of a person with a gun in the 200 block of E. Kenilworth. Upon arrival, police said officers encountered a person with a gun which led to an officer-involved shooting. Life-saving measures began immediately […]
Death investigation at Eldridge Park in Elmhurst continues
On Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at approximately 7:50 a.m., the Elmhurst Police responded to Eldridge Park for a report of a deceased individual in the lagoon. Upon arrival, Elmhurst Police Officers spoke with an Elmhurst Park District employee who related that while mowing grass in the park, they observed what […]
Superior Ambulance celebrates EMS Week; Company salutes those who provide emergency medical services
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Superior Ambulance Services is celebrating its own emergency medical services staff for EMS Week. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are required on all ambulance calls and Superior management wanted to show appreciation to those who work in this career and face uncertain circumstances on […]
Live networking returns!
While face-to-face networking events have taken a backseat, thanks COVID-19, the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECCI) has done as much as possible to continue regular programs. Throughout April and continuing into May, the ECCI has held informal gatherings at various ECCI-member restaurants and bars for its members on […]
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 Tuesday, May 11 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. There were no public […]
