Top 10 Most-Read Elmhurst Stories In 2023

ELMHURST, IL – By page views, an Elmhurst resident's purchase of "The Brady Bunch" house was the most-read story on the Elmhurst Patch in 2023.

Check out what made this year's list, ranked by page views:

1. Here's The Story: Elmhurst Native Buys Brady House (Sept. 11): The kids in "The Brady Bunch" are in their 60s. But a few years ago, they took part in the renovation of the Los Angeles house pictured in exterior shots in the 1970s sitcom. On Monday, Elmhurst native Tina Trahan bought the house for $3.2 million, down from the original price of $5.5 million.

2. Woman Dies, 2 Toddlers Hurt In Elmhurst Head-On Crash: Police (July 6): A woman died after her car drifted over the center line and struck an oncoming car early Wednesday morning died on St. Charles Road near Hill Avenue, Elmhurst police said.

3. Man Charged In Birthday Party Slaying: Police (Oct. 20): A Bensenville man is accused of fatally shooting a man in a dispute over shoes during a party, authorities said.

4. 40 Top Paid Elmhurst D205 Employees (Aug. 21): Administrators were among the highest-paid employees in Elmhurst School District 205 in the 2022-23 budget year. But a few teachers neared the top ranks.

5. $1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Elmhurst: Lottery (July 20): A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in Elmhurst, the Illinois Lottery announced Thursday. The ticket was sold at Williams Liquor & Tobacco, 925 S. York St.

6. Woman's Body Found At Villa Park Metra Station: Official (Oct. 9): A woman's body was found about 7 a.m. Monday at Villa Park's Metra train station, authorities said.

7. Principal Picked For Elmhurst Middle School (March 7): A Naperville principal has been hired for the same role at Elmhurst's Sandburg Middle School.

8. Ex-Elmhurst Church Leader Steals From Fund: Cops (Feb. 3): A former president of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Elmhurst was arrested in connection with stealing money from the church, authorities said Friday.

9. Longtime Elmhurst Restaurant Plans 2nd Location (Dec. 4): Yorky's restaurant, 836 N. York St., plans a second location in town.

10. Feds Sue Old Elmhurst Preschool (March 31): The federal government has sued the now-defunct Elmhurst Academy for Early Learning. In its lawsuit, the U.S. Department of Labor alleges the academy, which closed in 2021, failed to properly handle employees' health insurance and retirement contributions.