Elmhurst is a safe, family-oriented community. We don't see a lot of serious crime or tragedy. But some police stories did stand out in 2012, capturing the interest of readers. Here are the top 15 police, crime and justice stories of 2012: December Body Found Along Salt Creek Positively Identified as Russell Winkler Police Chase Ends in Elmhurst with Capture of Suspected Robbers October Jury Finds Virginia Man Guilty of Attempting to Sexually Assault 7-Year-Old at Elmhurst Banquet Hall Elmhurst Residents Charged with Computer Tampering, Harassment Through Electronic Means September 'Wicked' …
The economy has been less than stellar, but that hasn't stopped Elmhurst from welcoming a number of new businesses in 2012. Here's a look at some of the new businesses that took up residency in Elmhurst in 2012. Cupcakes for Courage New Elmhurst Store is All About Cupcakes—and so Much More Elmhurst Residents Now Have a New Place to Take Their Creaky Joints Elmhurst City Center Welcomes Rouse, a New Clothing and Gift Store Grand Opening: Embers Fire & Smoke Restaurant Fills the Need for Barbecue in Elmhurst Nu Crepes 'Shaking it Up a Bit' on Schiller Court Healthy Treat Disguised as Sweet …
