Elmhurst's 2017 Year In Review: Most Read Stories This Year

ELMHURST, IL — As we head into 2018, it can be a good time to take a look back at the past year and what stories were the most read. These stories including 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 2017:

New Restaurant 'Monster Eats' Opening In Elmhurst

• A new restaurant featuring sandwiches and sliders opened in Elmhurst in September. Monster Eats opened at 116 W. Park Ave., and debuted in the same restaurant area as Chow. Chow will continue to operate a catering business from the location, according to the city...Read more.

Elmhurst Business Owner Arrested For Possessing Child Pornography

• Elmhurst Police have arrested an Elmhurst business owner and resident after an employee discovered images of child pornography on a printer. Police said Ralph Tellefsen, 62, of the 100 block of Berkley, has been arrested and charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography, a class 2 felony, because of this incident...Read more.

New Boutique Comes To Elmhurst

• A new boutique will be coming to Elmhurst this fall. Evelyn Jane Boutique of Downers Grove will be opening a second location in Elmhurst, according to the city's website...Read more.

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Melrose Park Man Charged In Elmhurst Road Rage Shooting

• A Melrose Park man accused of shooting another vehicle during a road rage incident has had his bond set at $1.5 million. Angelo Navarro, 23, has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and one count of misdemeanor endangering the life of a child...Read more.

Jarrett Payton Visits Elmhurst Schools, Discusses Bullying

• Jarrett Payton, son of Bears great Walter Payton, will visit Sandburg Middle School and present his PROJECT: NO BULL to Elmhurst families on Sept. 9. The school said the presentation will begin at 9 a.m. and is sponsored by the Elmhurst Commission on Youth...Read more.

Teen Carjacked Woman In Her Driveway: Prosecutors

• A Chicago woman accused of stealing a car in Elmhurst has had her bond set for $50,000. DuPage County State's Attorney Office said Jamesha McChristine, 19, appeared in bond court Thursday, and has been charged with unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle, two counts of criminal damage to property and criminal damage to government supported property...Read more.

Elmhurst Announces Rain Totals From October 14

• Elmhurst experienced a significant rain event on Saturday, Oct. 14 and the city said precipitation totals indicate parts of Elmhurst received over 7 inches of rain in a 24 hour period, which equates to between a 50 and 100 year rain event. According to the city, all stormwater systems performed properly and as expected...Read more.

Armed Robbers Who Shot Sycamore Clerk Caught In Elmhurst: Police

• Three suspects involved in armed robberies in Sycamore and Carol Stream were taken into custody Tuesday in Elmhurst. According to a release, two of the suspects were immediately taken into custody after a single-vehicle accident, but the third suspect fled on foot...Read more.