Top 10 Most-Read Elmhurst Stories In 2024

ELMHURST, IL – The top Elmhurst story in 2024 was a fatal crash at an intersection where previous pushes for a traffic light failed.

Check out what made this year's list, ranked by click-through rates on Patch's emails to subscribers:

1. Fatal Crash At North Elmhurst Intersection: Cops (Jan. 26): A fatal traffic crash was reported Friday morning at a north Elmhurst intersection where residents have pushed for a traffic light. Followup stories: Elmhurst Fatal Crash Victim's Daughter Speaks Out, Streetlights Out Near Elmhurst Fatal Crash Site: Records and Elmhurst Eyes Intersection Where Woman Died

2. Elmhurst Bank Robbed; Suspect Sought (June 13): Elmhurst police said they are looking for a man suspected of robbing the U.S. Bank branch, 536 S. York St., Thursday afternoon. Followup story: Man Indicted For Robbing Elmhurst Bank Twice: Prosecutors

3. Downtown Elmhurst To Get New Restaurant (March 6): A 2-year-old corn dog restaurant chain that started in Glenview is planning a downtown Elmhurst location.

4. Was Woman Drugged At Elmhurst Restaurant? (Jan. 11): An Elmhurst police report indicates that a woman may have been drugged at a local restaurant.

5. Planned Teardown Of $2M Elmhurst Home Upsets Residents (May 2): A proposal to tear down a $2 million historic house in Elmhurst has drawn opposition. Followup stories: Decision To Tear Down Elmhurst House Explained and Bear 'Poked': Elmhurst Historic Home Likely Going Down

6. Woman Falls From Elmhurst Apartment Building: Police (Aug. 9): A woman fell Friday morning from an Elmhurst apartment building, police said.

7. York High Teacher Violated Social Media Policy: Principal (Jan. 3): Elmhurst School District 205 on Tuesday quit in its effort to keep secret a principal's letter disciplining a teacher over a social media post. Followup story: Grievance Against Elmhurst D205 Takes Longer Than Usual

8. York Teacher Intoxicated At Work: District (Oct. 28): A York High School teacher was found with alcohol in his system and an empty container of liquor earlier this month, according to the school district.

9. Man Robbed At Gunpoint At Elmhurst Park: Cops (Sept. 23): A man was robbed at gunpoint late Friday night at a north Elmhurst park, authorities said.

10. Several Gunshots Heard In Elmhurst: Police (Jan. 5): A person heard several gunshots shortly before 3 a.m. Friday from the roadway near Route 83 and North Avenue, Elmhurst police said.