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 […]
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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 […]
Top crime news…
After burglary attempt, suspect found hiding in victim’s vehicle On Feb. 6, Isaish K. Smith, 23, of Schaumburg, was charged with five counts of attempted burglary to a vehicle and criminal trespass to a vehicle in the 200 block of Boyd at around 12:59 a.m. Police said while an officer […]
Timothy Christian Schools names new K-8 principal; Hinsdale elementary school leader Justin Horne tabbed to position
By Mike Miazga Correspondent Timothy Christian Schools has had a grand total of 22 principals at the K-8 level since the school first opened its doors in 1911. And only six have led those efforts since the elementary school building was dedicated in Elmhurst in 1972. Justin Horne is now […]
Community Calendar
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bookmark Ventures opens in Elmhurst; Remote workspaces help independent professionals, teams
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A new business has recently opened, and for those who really need it, it couldn’t have come at a better time. Bookmark Ventures, located at 126 N. Addison, offers professionals and small teams a place to hold meetings, make calls and be productive […]
Celebrating a milestone…
Mary Eleanor Wall turns 90 By Dee Longfellow The Independent was invited to Park Place on the afternoon of Thursday, Feb. 6 to join the celebration, as Mary Eleanor Wall reached her 90th birthday. Besides her husband, Jim, their son, Robert, and his wife, Renae, attended along with Dave McGowan […]
