Robber makes off with cash Elmhurst Police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at Clark gas station on the corner of 2nd and Addison Avenue at 4:35 p.m. Police are searching for a male/black in his early 20’s who was wearing a green surgical mask, light gray hoodie, and […]
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Former police officer Joe Winkler dies at 81
A release was issued by the office of Police Chief Michael Ruth on Friday, April 21, former Elmhurst Police Officer Joseph R. Winkler passed away on April 19, 2017, following a brief illness. He was 81 years old. Joe joined the police department in Elmhurst in 1958 and served the […]
Obituaries
Arnold R. Schenk Long-time community leader, volunteer Arnold R. Schenk of Elmhurst, May 23, 1918 – April 18, 2017, passed away following a decline in his health. His wife of 75 years, Dora, passed away in January of this year. He is survived by his four children: Ron (Charlotte) of […]
Willowbrook senior receives Evans Scholarship
Willowbrook senior Patricia Perez was recently named as a recipient of a Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies. The scholarship is awarded from the Evans Scholars Foundation, a charitable trust that provides full, four-year tuition and housing college scholarships to deserving caddies. Perez has been a caddie at Glen Oak Country […]
Reminder: City, College Recycling Extravaganza coming April 29
The City of Elmhurst is partnering with Elmhurst College, DuPage County and SCARCE to host the 2017 Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The event will be held at Elmhurst College, using the Alexander Parking Lot. Items that will be recycled include: eye glasses, […]
Art in Wilder Park returns May 6-7
Art in Wilder Park returns May 6-7 Enjoy a weekend of fine art, craft and design at the 21st annual Art in Wilder Park. More than 125 artists will gather at Wilder Park on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for this free […]
Center for Gifted recognized with business excellence award
The Business Ledger recognized The Center for Gifted with a business excellence award in the educational institutional, entity or program category. The Center for Gifted is a successful nonprofit organization providing year-round interactive programming to engage children with keen interests in academics. Along with nineteen other suburban businesses and organizations, […]
Uncover clues to your home’s history during May 7
Workshop at Elmhurst History Museum You don’t need Sherlock Holmes to reveal clues to your home’s history, but a few well-informed tips and helpful resources from an architectural preservation expert might point you in the right direction. The Elmhurst History Museum is offering a opportunity for curious homeowners who want […]
Elmhurst missing person identified
At approximately 1:20 pm on Friday, April 21, 2017, the DuPage County Coroner’s Office was notified by the Elmhurst Police Department of a deceased male subject lying on the bottom of the Elmhurst-Chicago Stone quarry. Upon our arrival, Elmhurst Police informed this office that their department took a missing and endangered subject […]
State’s Attorney finds officer justified in DuPage Deputy officer-involved shooting
Berlin issues statement with information in death of Trevon Johnson Following is a statement from State’s Attorney Bob Berlin issued: April 20, 2017, explaining what happened in the case of a DuPage County Deputy Sheriff shooting Villa Park resident Trevon Johnson on January 1, 2017. “Every case involving the use […]