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Attempted murder suspect extradited back to Illinois; Attempted murder suspect extradited back to Illinois

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT In its July 9 edition, the Elmhurst Independent reported the story about 22-year-old Alec Gonzales, who had been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder for allegedly shooting a 55-year-old Elmhurst man who was out walking his dog. Gonzales was also charged with […]

Elmhurst News Obituaries

Shirley L. Reese, 91

Shirley L. Reese, of Elmhurst, passed away on July 17, 2020 in Elmhurst at the age of 91. She was born in Forest Park on April 17, 1929. Loving daughter of the late William and Myrtle, nee Hewelt, Reese. Dear sister of Eileen Reese. Funeral service was held Friday, July […]

Elmhurst News Obituaries

Victor J. Martincic, 80

Victor J. Martincic, of Lemont, formerly a long-time resident of Elmhurst, passed away on July 18, 2020 at the age of 80. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Devoted husband of Rasa Martincic, nee Rimas. Loving father of Kristian (Niki) Martincic. Cherished grandfather of Luke and Tali. Beloved […]

Elmhurst News Obituaries

Marsha Raffen, 64

Marsha S. Raffen Nee Johnson, 64, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020, after a four-year courageous battle with cancer.  Beloved wife of the late Tim Raffen; loving mother of Chris (Tammy) Raffen, the late Melissa Raffen, and Kim (Jason) Raffen.  Cherished grandmother of Hailey, Aubry and Bryce.  […]

Elmhurst News Police Reports

Police Reports

The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]

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Top Crime News

Battery alleged at fitness center Police were dispatched to a fitness facility in the 600 block of N. York at around 5:02 p.m. on July 16 on the report of a battery that had just occurred. The victim told police that he observed the suspect upstairs, standing in front of […]

Villa Park News

Picture Book Picnic

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Whitney Martin (left) and Amity Davis (right) of the Villa Park Public Library’s youth services department visited the Iowa Community Center recently for a Picture Book Picnic. Library staff members held multiple Picture Book Picnic events at the community center on Wednesdays in June and July. All […]

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The 2020 Lilac Queen

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Jamya Whitman was named the 2020 Lilac Queen during the coronation ceremony in Lilacia Park on Saturday, July 25. This year’s ceremony was originally scheduled to take place on May 2, but it was postponed for more than two months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Queen Jamya […]

Villa Park News

Drive-through graduation

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Montini Catholic High School’s Class of 2020 was originally scheduled to celebrate its commencement on May 17. That ceremony was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s graduates finally had a chance to cross the stage in their caps and gowns during a drive-through event in […]