Elmhurst 2018 Year In Review: Most Read Stories This Year

ELMHURST, IL — As we head into 2019, it can be a good time to take a look back at the past year and what stories were the most read. These stories include new businesses, crime and community events.

So let's take a few moments to have a stroll down memory lane and peruse Patch's most memorable Elmhurst stories of 2018:

Edward-Elmhurst Health Finds $92 Million Accounting Error

• Edward-Elmhurst Health recently found an error in their accounts receivable, in which accounts had been overstated by $92 million. The organization said in a a release that the error had accumulated over six years....Read more.

Ex-Teacher Recorded Self Masturbating Into Students' Shoes: Cops

• Clarke was investigated in January 2016 as part of an ongoing investigation into the possession and dissemination of child pornography. Authorities with the Illinois Children's Advocacy Centers, with assistance from the Elmhurst and Glendale Heights police departments, identified a computer in DuPage County that was downloading files containing child pornography, the State's Attorney's Office said in a release....Read more.

The Stray Hen Cafe Opening In Elmhurst

• The restaurant plans to work with local vendors to bring the freshest ingredients possible. Healthy and trendy food selections will be incorporated into seasonal menus, as well as vegan and gluten free options...Read more.

Willis Tower Globe Finds New Home In Elmhurst

• The Willis Tower Globe has found a new home in an Elmhurst business. Christopher Glass & Aluminum, Inc., announced the iconic Willis Tower Globe sculpture is in the process of being installed at their new corporate headquarters located at 832 Industrial Drive....Read more.

Chicago's Christmas Tree Comes From Elmhurst

• Chicago's 105th Christmas Tree will come from Elmhurst. According to a release, Deborah Orth and her family donated the 60-foot Norway Spruce to be the city's official tree. Orth's tree was selected out of 79 submissions received by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events....Read more.

District 205 $168.5 Million Bond Issue Passes

• District 205 voters have approved the $168.5 million school building bond issue. District 205 thanked the community for supporting the measure which will enhance safety and security and rebuild and renovate school buildings....Read more.

York HS Ranked Among State's Best For 2018: US News

• York improved its ranking by one spot from last year, when it was ranked 18th in the state. This year, York was right above St. Charles North High School and right below Neuqua Valley High School....Read more.

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