Elmhurst Patch

09/01/2026

The diocese quietly announced the ousting of a Carmelite brother after just a year at Joliet Catholic Academy, after he was charged with sexual crimes against a small child in New Jersey. Full story at the link in the comments.

09/01/2026

New in town, she said she asked a local bartender, "'So, can you meet a future husband here?' And she looks around, she laughs, and she's like, 'absolutely not.'"

She had never been married, and was tired of searching. He was divorced and hadn't thought he'd marry again. It all started at Little Al's.

08/01/2026

Elmhurst police identified a car linked to local burglaries and caught the suspects in the act of burglarizing a restaurant, authorities said. (See link in comments)

08/01/2026

A Burr Ridge police officer's hair got her in trouble with superiors. She repeatedly violated the department's policy, despite warnings, the chief said. (See link in comments)

08/01/2026

Damaging winds and storms could hit the Chicago area later this afternoon. Full story at the link in the comments.

08/01/2026

Police say a juvenile crashed a vehicle into a house, injuring his passenger and a person in the house before fleeing. Full story at the link in the comments.

08/01/2026

Following a deadly shooting by ICE in Minnesota, "I am impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem, who is an incompetent leader and a disgrace to our democracy," Illinois Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly has announced. Full story at the link in the comments.
(📷: AP Photo/Gabriel V. Cardenas)

08/01/2026

A driver is dead after police say their car went airborne and crashed through a concrete sound barrier onto I-55, where it was involved in a crash with two other vehicles. Full story at the link in the comments.

08/01/2026

Police say officers helped two children escape through an apartment balcony before a man opened fire on officers, firing more than 70 rounds from an AR-15. Officials have now ruled on the man's cause of death. Full story at the link in the comments.

08/01/2026

Two suspects are still at large and four have been arrested in a burglary at a popular suburban sub sandwich shop. Full story at the link in the comments.

08/01/2026

The Elmhurst park board may vote Monday on the months-long controversy over where to build a bandshell at Wilder Park. A resident warned the board may disregard the community's expressed will. (See link in comments)