Elmhurst|News|
New Firefighter, Two Police Officers Hired in Elmhurst
The officers were selected under the City of Elmhurst Board of Fire & Police Commissioners.
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- Elmhurst, IL
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Elmhurst|News|
Driver Realizes He's Too Drunk to Keep Driving: Police
The Bellwood man knocked on the door of a home and asked to use a phone.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Stolen Bike Returned to Owner in River Forest
A man convicted of Riverside burglaries in 2013 was arrested June 25 for theft.
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La Grange, IL|News|
Stolen Bike Returned to Owner After Police Arrest Parolee
A man convicted of Riverside burglaries in 2013 was arrested June 25 for theft.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Body Found in Oak Park Library Identified
The man was found dead April 11 in a library bathroom.
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Elmhurst|News|
Elmhurst Police Ramp Up DUI Patrols Through July 4
Extra patrols will continue through Independence Day.
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Elmhurst|News|
Impact Dance Company Wins at Nationals
Dancers interested in joining the award-winning company may audition for Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Tap companies.
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Elmhurst|News|
Wow! House: $3.5M for Pool, Boxwood Gardens, 7 Fireplaces, Morning Bar
This 4 bed, 5.2 bath estate has 7,101 square feet.
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Downers Grove, IL|News|
Not Even 'The Daily Show' Can Find a Happy Ending to the State Budget Crisis
Rep. Ron Sandack and Sen. Daniel Biss get called 'a couple of bickering muppets' in the June 28 episode.
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Elmhurst|News|
Accused Predator Threatened Villa Park Girl with Assault Recordings: Sheriff
A man from unincorporated Melrose Park is charged with sexual assault and child pornography.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Accused Predator Threatened Girl with Release of Assault Recordings: Sheriff
A man from unincorporated Melrose Park is charged with sexual assault and child pornography.
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Elmhurst|News|
Update: Deaths in Bensenville a Result of Gunshot Wounds
Two adults found dead Wednesday morning in a Bensenville home have been identified.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Armed Men Invade Oak Park Home: Police
A Forest Park man was shot when he tried to escape the June 25 home invasion.
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Elmhurst|News|
Roll the Dice on a Trip with the Elmhurst Park District
The deadline to reserve your spot is June 30.
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Elmhurst|News|
Energize with T’ai Chi for Health at the Park District
This class is offered at The Abbey for ages 50 and older June 29 to August 17.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Rep. Lilly Begins Local Education Taskforce to Create Better School Policies
Lilly started the local Education Taskforce to help initiate plans and ideas for better early schooling policies for students.
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Elmhurst|News|
Today is the Worst Traffic Day: 4th of July Weekend Travel Guide
Learn the best time to hit the road. PLUS: Gas prices, construction zones and Metra service changes for your Independence Day travel.
Morgan Searles, Patch Staff
Elmhurst|News|
Elmhurst to Host Open House for Geneva Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project
The open house will take place June 29 at City Hall.
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Elmhurst|News|
Elmhurst Kicks of 2016 Trolley Program
The bright yellow and green trolley stops at six locations in Elmhurst.
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Elmhurst|News|
Visitation Students Walk For ALS
Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley declared May 2016, ALS Awareness Month in Elmhurst.
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