winter storm December 22, 2022 10:18 pm
Elmhurst Residents Brace for Frigid Temperatures
People are being urged to stay indoors – if possible – as below zero temperatures move into the Chicago Area. NBC 5's Vi Nguyen has how residents are preparing for the brutal cold.
Elmhurst December 14, 2022 1:09 pm
Family of Shoved York High School Student With Special Needs Declines Formal Police Investigation
The family of a York High School student with disabilities has determined they will not press charges after a video surfaced of the student being shoved and bullied by another student while others stood by and watched, a press release from the Elmhurst Police Department said.
Elmhurst December 13, 2022 12:49 pm
District Investigating Video Showing York Student Shoving Student With Disability While Others Watched
A school investigation is underway after a "deeply disturbing" video circulating across social media showed a student an Elmhurst high school being physically aggressive towards another student with a disability while a group of peers stood by and laughed, district officials said.
Student With Disability Shoved, Bullied by Group of Classmates at Elmhurst School
At York Community High School in suburban Elmhurst, a student a with a disability was apparently shoved and bullied by other students during an altercation that was captured on video, officials say. NBC 5's Christian Farr reports.
Metra October 10, 2022 4:16 pm
Metra Service Halted Near Elmhurst After Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Train
Trains operating on Metra's Union Pacific West line have been stopped near Elmhurst after a train struck and killed a pedestrian, according to authorities.
Elmhurst July 13, 2022 9:14 pm
Man Charged With Spray-Painting Swastikas on Elmhurst Homes, Vehicles
A suburban Chicago man has been charged with spray-painting swastikas on several homes and motor vehicles. Authorities said Wednesday that 25-year-old Joel Jexie of Elmhurst has been charged with three counts of hate crime and one count of criminal damage to property. Elmhurst police on Saturday found swastikas painted on two garage doors of a home and on a car....
Swastikas Found Spray-Painted on Elmhurst Home: Police
Police in suburban Elmhurst have opened a hate crime investigation after three swastikas were discovered spray-painted on a residence and vehicle, according to authorities.
Elmhurst May 6, 2022 6:39 am
Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Freight Train in Elmhurst
Western suburb commuters traveling to or from Lombard, Villa Park and Elmhurst should expect extensive delays.
Elmhurst April 26, 2022 7:37 pm
Chicago Area Sees Another Case of Social Media Challenge That Encourages Teens to Shoot Splatter Ball Pellets at Bystanders: Police
Suburban Woodstock reported a case of "The Orbeez Challenge" on Monday, which encourages teens to drive around shooting splatter ball pellets at unknowing bystanders, police warned.
'Dangerous' Social Media Challenge Encourages Teens to Shoot Splatter Ball Pellets at Bystanders, Police Warn
A new social media challenge is encouraging teens to drive around shooting splatter ball pellets at unknowing bystanders, Elmhurst police warned Tuesday.
Elmhurst January 1, 2022 7:34 pm
Suspect Sought in Elmhurst New Year's Eve Bank Robbery
The FBI has launched a search for the person suspected of robbing a bank on New Year's Eve in suburban Elmhurst, authorities said Saturday.
Illinois State Police September 8, 2021 10:30 pm
Suburban Family in Mourning After 24-Year-Old Good Samaritan Struck and Killed on I-88
A suburban family is in mourning after a 24-year-old man was hit and killed on Interstate 88 while trying to help another motorist late Monday night.
Elmhurst August 31, 2021 3:48 pm
Man Who Stole Urn Containing Ashes of Elmhurst Couple's Baby Sentenced to Prison
A suburban man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing items from an Elmhurst residence, including an urn containing the ashes of the victims' child.
Suburban School's Status Reinstated After Being Revoked Over Mask Mandate Dispute
An Elmhurst private school's status has been reinstated Friday after being previously revoked due to academic officials considering beginning the year with optional masking.
Suburban School to Comply With Mask Mandate After State Revokes Status
A private school in Elmhurst that considered beginning the school year with optional masking said it will comply with the state's mandate on face coverings in the classroom, after the Illinois State Board of Education sent a letter to the school removing its recognition status.
A private school in Elmhurst that considered beginning the school year with optional masking said it will comply with the state's mandate on face coverings in the classroom, after the Illinois State Board of Education sent a letter to the school removing its recognition status. NBC 5's Chris Coffey reports.
DuPage County June 23, 2021 8:49 pm
Teen Accused of Stealing Car at Gunpoint During Test Drive in Suburban Elmhurst
DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin has filed multiple felony charges against a Cook County teen who allegedly stole a car at gunpoint while taking it for a test drive in Elmhurst. According to authorities, the teen and another individual responded to an ad on the website OfferUP in regard to purchasing a vehicle they saw on the site....
Elmhurst May 7, 2021 8:28 pm
Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Teen Employee at Elmhurst Gym
Bond was set at $25,000 Friday for a 42-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a teenage employee at an Elmhurst gym and exposing himself at the facility, as well as at a library, prosecutors said.
Oak Park May 3, 2021 9:48 pm
Service Mostly Restored After Comcast Cable, Internet Outage in Western Suburbs
Comcast cable and internet services were restored Monday evening to most affected areas in Chicago's western suburbs following an outage caused by a construction crew that knocked over a utility pole.
Elmhurst March 31, 2021 6:49 pm
Former Cafeteria Supervisor Accused of Stealing $218K From Elmhurst Hospital
A former employee of Elmhurst Hospital allegedly stole more than $218,000 from the hospital cafeteria by entering fake refunds into its registers.
Chicago Radar: Track Snowfall as it Moves Through the Area