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Nooses Found Hanging Outside York Community High School in Elmhurst
Elmhurst police were investigating Monday after two nooses were found hanging near the football field outside York Community High School, authorities said.
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3 Targeted in West Suburban Carjackings Over the Weekend, Including Woman Shot in Aurora
Police in the western suburbs responded to at least three carjackings over the weekend, including a man whipped with a replica gun in Elmhurst and a woman shot in Aurora.
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Elmhurst Police Investigate Roadway Shooting Near St. Charles Road
Elmhurst police are investigating a roadway shooting near St. Charles Road and the exit to the I-290 expressway Saturday.
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Elmhurst Parents Object to Elementary Snack Time in Cold Weather
Hybrid learning is back in session at Elmhurst District 205, but many parents are expressing concerns about snack time at the elementary schools. Monday’s “feels like” temperature was 15 degrees when combined with the windchill. “My daughter came home and she was telling us that her fingers were so cold that she couldn’t even open her snack, so of course…
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Elmhurst Parents Object to Elementary Snack Time in Cold Weather
Hybrid learning is back in session at Elmhurst District 205, but many parents are expressing concerns about snack time at the elementary schools. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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Dog Inside Stolen Elmhurst Car Found, Returned to Owner
A dog that was left inside a stolen car last week in Elmhurst was found safe and returned to her owner. A Chicago woman contacted Elmhurst police Tuesday and said she found a Terrier Shi Zu wandering near 13th Street and Kostner Avenue that matched the description of the missing dog and took her home, Elmhurst police said. When police…
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Dog Inside Stolen Elmhurst Car Found, Returned to Owner
A dog that was left inside a stolen car last week in Elmhurst was found safe and returned to her owner. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Car Stolen With Dog Inside at Elmhurst Parking Lot
A car was stolen with a dog left inside it Tuesday morning at a parking lot in suburban Elmhurst.
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Where to See a Holiday Light Show Before the Season Ends
There’s still time to see a holiday light show before the season comes to an end and 2021 begins.
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Lake County Health Officials Recommend Virtual Learning as COVID-19 Cases Increase
The Lake County Health Department recommended Tuesday that schools transition to remote learning in light of a “substantial” transmission of coronavirus cases in the community. Health officials said the recommended virtual learning for both private and public schools should protect students, staff and their families from the virus. “We have been seeing ‘substantial’ community transmission of COVID-19 in Lake County…
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DuPage County Officials Recommend Remote Learning for Schools as COVID-19 Cases Rise
The DuPage County Health Department is recommending that schools stick to remote learning as coronavirus cases and positivity rates surge forward in the area, but some schools are moving ahead with plans to hold at least some in-person learning in their districts. Students in Glenbard North’s District 87 returned to their classrooms on Monday, while in Downers Grove District 58,…
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DuPage County Officials Recommend Remote Learning for Schools as COVID-19 Cases Rise
The DuPage County Health Department is recommending that schools stick to remote learning as coronavirus cases and positivity rates surge forward in the area, but some schools are moving ahead with plans to hold at least some in-person learning in their districts. NBC 5’s Trina Orlando has more.
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Grand Avenue at I-290 Reopens Following Serious Crash in Elmhurst
Grand Avenue in suburban Elmhurst was closed in both directions at Interstate 290 as police investigated a crash involving two vehicles Friday afternoon, officials said. The crash was reported at approximately 1:12 p.m., according to Illinois State Police. Grand Avenue reopened as of 6:08 p.m. A preliminary investigation revealed the driver of one vehicle was heading westbound on I-290 east…
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Elmhurst Students React to Their Return to In-Person Learning
District 205 students in west suburban Elmhurst are now all back in their classrooms with the return of eighth graders, juniors and seniors to schools on Monday. Students in other grades began returning to school buildings in September. Superintendent Dr. Dave Moyer said he thinks District 205 did the right thing by bringing back students in shifts. “I think that…
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Elmhurst Students React to Their Return to In-Person Learning
District 205 students in west suburban Elmhurst are now all back in their classrooms with the return of eighth graders, juniors and seniors to schools on Monday. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey has the story.
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Suburban Communities Grapple With Coronavirus Outbreaks
Multiple suburban communities are dealing with coronavirus outbreaks, as health officials warn residents to continue being vigilant as fall gets underway in earnest. Lake County health officials said in a statement that at least 14 people who played or watched volleyball at Jesse Oaks Food and Drink in Gages Lake have tested positive for coronavirus. Multiple individuals reported they had…
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Health Officials Investigate Multiple Reports of Coronavirus Cases at Elmhurst Orangetheory
The DuPage County Health Department reported multiple cases of coronavirus linked to an Orangetheory Fitness studio in Elmhurst. In a statement, the health department said officials received “multiple reports” of COVID-19 cases at the Orangetheory since last week. “In our communication with Orange Theory, we have provided public health guidance and resources, and we are conducting case and contact investigations…
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Health Officials Investigate Multiple Reports of Coronavirus Cases at Elmhurst Orangetheory
The DuPage County Health Department said it received multiple reports of coronavirus cases linked to an Orangetheory Fitness studio in Elmhurst. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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Parents and Teachers Union Raise Classroom Concerns in West Suburban Elmhurst
Chicago area schools are getting ready to welcome students to socially-distanced classrooms, but NBC 5 spoke to a teacher and parents in the western suburbs who said it is too early to send kids back for in-person learning. Colleen and Chris Hanna of Elmhurst said they are planning to keep their nine-year-old son home this fall to remotely learn. “The…
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Parents and Teachers Union Raise Classroom Concerns in Elmhurst
Chicago-area schools are getting ready to welcome students to socially-distanced classrooms, but a teacher and parents in the western suburbs said it is too early to send kids back for in-person learning. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.