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Three suspects lead police on high-speed chase;  Charged with stealing merchandise from Elmhurst Kohl’s store

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that bond has been set for three individuals accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from two DuPage County retailers—one in Wheaton and the other in Elmhurst. Victor Williams, 30, and Joshlyn Allen, 19, both of Chicago; and Emiaya Shannon, […]

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Hit-and-run results in DUI arrest  On Friday, Feb. 14, James Nelson, 62, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, resisting arrest, fleeing and eluding, leaving the scene of an accident, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the 900 block of S. Prospect at around 3:49 p.m. According […]

Elmhurst News Police Reports

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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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Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Sunday, Feb. 23  Messiah Lutheran presents Spirituals for Black History Month At 10 a.m., Messiah Lutheran Church at 130 W. Butterfield Rd., will present A Service of Spirituals to celebrate African American History month. Singers will perform African […]

Elmhurst News Obituaries

Bessie J. Tockstein, 96

Bessie J. Tockstein, nee Vana, of Glen Ellyn, passed away recently at the age of 96.  Beloved wife of the late George Tockstein.  Bessie was an executive secretary for United Airlines and known as “Mother Hen”.  She often referred to her life as Fun and Games.  The “Sensational” Bessie will […]

Elmhurst News Obituaries

George Leveille, 73

George Leveille, a lifetime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 73. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran in the 1st Air Cav; retired Elmhurst fireman; former owner LaVell Electric; beloved husband of Catherine “Cathy,” nee McJohn; loving father of Denise (Scott) Turner, Mary Kay McCann and […]

Elmhurst News Police Reports

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 […]