Elmhurst Patch

22/05/2025

The unoccupied dump truck struck by a Metra train on May 16 had stalled on the tracks when the driver jumped out, police say.

22/05/2025

The nearly two hours of sometimes heated public comment came after a trans middle school student won “multiple events” at a recent track and field meet in the school district.

Dozens of people came to the District 203 Board of Education meeting, sharing nearly two hours of public comments about trans athletes.

21/05/2025

An audit firm has finished its review of Elmhurst School District 205's credit card spending practices and suggested changes.

The inquiry was launched after Patch reported that a former official put nearly $50,000 in personal expenses on his government credit card.

It followed an ex-official's personal spending on his government card.

21/05/2025

Elmhurst School District 205 had good news to tell Tuesday about its special education program, with the numbers to show for it.

But the news wasn't as good in another aspect. That story wasn't told.

Officials ignore dropping scores among high schoolers and focus on younger students' increases.

21/05/2025

The village attorney said the owner "wants too much money" and the village will either negotiate or seize the home.

21/05/2025

Charges have been filed against two teens accused of brutally attacking a young woman inside a McDonald's because of her sexual orientation, authorities said.

Kady Grass says she was attacked while at the McDonald's in Carpentersville this past week.

21/05/2025

"It is going to take me a long time to get used to this."

The Emmy-nominated television and film actor, best known for his role on the classic 1980s sitcom "Cheers," died this week at the age of 76.

21/05/2025

A chemical found in many energy drinks fuels aggressive blood cancer in lab studies, researchers found.

Taurine fuels aggressive blood cancer in lab studies, and it's often found in drinks and supplements given to patients.

21/05/2025

Momentum appears to have shifted back to the former Arlington Park racetrack site as the potential future home of the Chicago Bears.

Officials said the Bears have made "significant progress" with leaders in Arlington Heights over the last few months.

21/05/2025

"I'm not leaving to coach anywhere else. I truly can't think of a better place to end my career than at Brother Rice."

21/05/2025

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21/05/2025

The Trump Administration may soon limit approval for COVID-19 boosters to seniors and others at high risk.