Elmhurst Patch

14/12/2025

Porn-spending school official got: During a closed-session meeting, an HR official suggested the superintendent had become the victim of "cancel culture" after he lamented the public records requests for his spending. Full story at the link in the comments.

13/12/2025

Fire district officials say the incident is a "good remin-deer for everyone that no ice is truly safe ice."

Two deer fell through the ice in McHenry County last week.

13/12/2025

An Elmhurst panel split over which garbage company to choose for the next five years. The overall cost difference is tiny. Officials argued the specifics. (See link in comments)

13/12/2025

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois. Send your pics to [email protected].

13/12/2025

A suburban police commander submitted his retirement papers after police say he violated an order of protection, and that detectives learned he previously assaulted the victim. Full story at the link in the comments.

13/12/2025

"(He) should never have been permitted to remain a CPD officer, and this tragedy and the death of Krystal Rivera never should have happened​:" The mother of fallen Officer Krystal Rivera said the officer who shot her daughter in the back had serious disciplinary issues dating back to his first day on the job, along with 11 misconduct complaints in less than three years and allegations he brandished his weapon during a domestic dispute. Full story at the link in the comments.

13/12/2025

A former police chief was found guilty of taking a bribe from a local bar owner to help facilitate the transfer of a liquor license. Full story at the link in the comments.

13/12/2025

A man shot a teenage Dollar General employee in the face, a court ruled. Full story at the link in the comments.

13/12/2025

A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to stabbing his mother to death, then fleeing the state, more than three years ago. Full story at the link in the comments.

12/12/2025

A weekend winter storm is coming: Here are the snowfall accumulation estimates. Full story at the link in the comments.

12/12/2025

We've already had the snowiest start to winter since the 1970s, but will we have a white Christmas? Here's a look at the odds (full story in the link in the comments). ❄️

12/12/2025

MEDICAL AID IN DYING: After initially saying he was unsure whether he'd sign the legislation, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday approved a bill that makes Illinois the first state to legalize medical aid in dying for patients who meet strict requirements. Full story at the link in the comments. (📷: AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)