Elmhurst's Top 10 Stories of 2012
A look at some of the news that made headlines this year.
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It’s been a busy year around Elmhurst, from crime to controversy, and a lot of things in between. Here’s a quick look back at some of this year’s most notable stories:
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Indian Trail Student Fabricated Story About Being Restrained By Intruder Incident led to a response that "overwhelmed the community," police said. |
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York Swim Coach, English Teacher Quits on the First Day of School Sudden departure of Jim Clarke leaves student athletes in a bind, with their first swim meet in one week. |
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Ella's Story: 'I'm Not Here to Save Her. I'm Here to Take Care of Her' A Family Fun Day fundraiser at York High School helped the Casten family take the next steps for Ella. |
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York High School Athletic Director John Rutter Resigns Elmhurst mayor suggested Rutter and many York coaches have been "pushed" out of their jobs. |
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April burglary attempt involved two men trying to get in home on Walnut. |
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Jessica Ahlquist, who sued her school to have a prayer removed from the gymnasium wall, spoke to government students during Constitution Week. |
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'Wicked' Mother Gets 20 Years in Prison For Drugging Son Judge called Cheryl Luchetta’s actions “inconceivable.” |
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Police later said the body is that of Russell Winkler, who was last seen leaving Mack's Golden Pheasant. |
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Mayor DiCianni shared the news a few days ahead of the formal announcement in March. |
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Negotiations began in 2010. This was the second time the union has turned down an agreement; the first was tentatively agreed upon in September 2011. |
