It’s Time for the Park Board to Take a Mulligan on Its Bandshell Location Decision In golf, a “mulligan” is a second chance — a chance to redo a poor shot one would rather forget. The Elmhurst Park District Board should take one now. At its January 12 meeting, the […]
Other News
15th Annual Bags for Wags Fundraiser at Visitation on February 7th
The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund (BEWSF) will host their 15th annual Bags for Wags Tournament on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The charitable event will take place at Visitation’s Valentino Center (851 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126) from 5:00 PM- 10:00 PM. Participants age 16 and over are welcome […]
DONNA HELEN DASSOUKI, 90
Donna Helen Dassouki, 90, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, ending her multi-year battle with dementia. Born on April 9, 1935, in Oak Park, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel (Schneider) Reichmann. She graduated from Proviso High School in 1953, lived in […]
ROSEMARIE JINDRA-KOSTIWA, 96
Rosemarie Jindra-Kostiwa passed away peacefully at age 96. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Jack Kostiwa. She was the cherished mother of Susan Kostiwa and Jane (Steve) Baker and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Rosemarie was born and grew up in […]
York Drama presents ‘Metamorhoses’ Jan. 22-24 and Jan. 25
York Drama is proud to present Mary Zimmerman’s Tony-winning play, “Metamorphoses,” on Jan. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. on the Baker Auditorium stage. Pulling from classic myths like Orpheus and Eurydice, King Midas, and Eros and Psyche, this epic mixes drama and comedy into a […]
Elmhurst 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 […]
Community Calendar
Recurring on Sundays Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Sunday open house. From 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, 111 E. First St., and visit the club’s three operating model railroad layouts. For more information, call 630-530-9584 or email: emrrc@comcast.net Recurring weekly through Jan. 30 People, places and […]
JOAN MARY SCHULTHEIS, 91
Joan Mary Schultheis, nee Prieb, age 91, longtime resident of Elmhurst, died January 3, 2026. For 32 years Joan taught second and third grade in Elmhurst, she loved the arts, nature, classical music and painting. She was also an avid golfer and would often let people know that […]
JOYCE S. HASTY, 91
Joyce S Hasty, nee Sible, age 91, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois formerly of Villa Park, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Richard Hasty; loving mother of Lisa (fiance Donald Jr.) Hasty and Gail Hasty; devoted grandmother of Susan Hayes, Christopher (Laura) Hayes, Matthew (Soliemar De Aza) Hayes, Andrew (Stacy […]
MARGARET FRANSON PRUTER, 87
Margaret Franson Pruter, age 87, passed away on January 6, 2026 after a prolonged illness. She died peacefully in her home in Elmhurst, Illinois. She was born on January 16, 1938, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Margaret and Frederick Franson. She grew up in Brookfield, Illinois, and spent […]










