The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Battery/resisting arrest Sept. 1 • Jonathon, Niewinski, 23, […]
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PANDAS to hold 5K Dash
On Sunday, September 24, there will be a PANDAS Dash held at Willowbrook High School, 1250 So Ardmore in Villa Park. The event will benefit PANDAS/PANS Advocacy and Support, a non-profit organization that is focused on building public awareness of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders and providing support to families struggling with […]
City holds ceremony to commemorate 9/11
Pictured is the Elmhurst Fire and Police Department Honor Guards, which took part in a ceremony that was held on Monday at the south Fire Station #2 to honor those who perished in the events of 9/11. The mayor offered an address, then Fire Chief Thomas Freeman told personal point […]
Brewfest craft beer tasting festival showcases local area brews
Event to include shuttle service from Metro station, two pool lots Something new and exciting is brewing in Villa Park. The inaugural Villa Park BREWFEST will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 from 2-5:30 p.m. at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth. This first-ever event will be a fantastic craft […]
Elmhurst Community Calendar
Pick of the Week — the event NOT to be missed! Friday & Saturday, Sept. 8 & 9 — City Centre’s 4th annual Rock the Block Party Wrap up your summer with a free music event for the whole family when Elmhurst City Centre hosts its 4th annual Rock the […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Battery Aug. 29 A victim at Elmhurst Hospital […]
Villa Park resident arrested on terror charges filed in NY
Truck driver accused of raising funds for ISIS, al-Nusrah Front A 31-year-old truck driver who lived in Villa Park was arrested Thursday, Aug. 31, at his home in Villa Park on federal terrorism charges filed in New York. The man is accused of being part of a U.S. network that […]
Angela S. Koller, 41
Angela S. Koller, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 41. Loving mother of Devin Koller, Brianna Koller and Alex Baley, cherished daughter of Joseph and Judith Koller, dear sister of Kristine (Ken) Metoyer, Julie Bach (Joe Szigeti), Steve (Nicole Ackerman) Koller, Melissa (Chris) Ellbogen, dear aunt […]
Joan M. Bennett, 86
Joan M. Bennett, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 86.. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mother of Nancy Schmidt, loving grandmother of Kenneth (Ashley), Jennifer and Michael Schmidt, dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at St. […]
Kenneth F. Gerleman
Kenneth F. Gerleman passed away at his home in Elmhurst on August 23, 2017. He was a Professional Engineer and Civil Engineering graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology in 1948, spent 28 years with the Clay Pipe Institute ending as Vice President of Technical Services, and 8 years with Chicago […]