Elected Official Arrested In Elmhurst

ELMHURST, IL – A board member from a nearby school district was arrested on a drunken driving charge early New Year's Day in Elmhurst.

Diana Stout, 50, of Lombard, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage, Elmhurst police said.

Stout, who was driving a gray Toyota Highlander, was stopped about 1 a.m. at First Street and Evergreen Avenue, police said.

She is a school board member for DuPage High School District 88, which serves nearly 3,800 students.

The district consists of two schools – Willowbrook High in Villa Park and Addison Trail High in Addison.

In response to a Patch inquiry, Stout referred questions to a district spokeswoman.

"I do regret that I am unable to respond personally," Stout said in a message.

The spokeswoman, Dani Brink, said in a statement, "As this is an ongoing situation, it would be premature to say what next steps will transpire. At this time, we are waiting for the process to take place."

Stout took office in 2021.