By Illinois News Network House Democrats on Thursday rushed through a vote on a stopgap spending bill to provide more than $800 million to human service providers and higher education programs for the final three months of the current fiscal year. Republicans called it irresponsible, saying it will only make […]
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Gain an understanding of the 2008 National Housing Crisis
The U.S. subprime mortgage crisis in 2008 was a nationwide banking emergency that contributed to the deepest recession since the Great Depression. What were its causes and consequences, and what has America learned from this debacle? The Elmhurst History Museum welcomes Steven W. Kuehl to consider those questions on Thursday, […]
Glen Ellyn men charged with armed robbery
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that bond has been set for the second of two men, both now former students at the College of DuPage, accused of stealing a female student’s purse and backpack at gunpoint in a College of DuPage parking lot. This morning, Judge […]
IC Catholic Prep’s Tyrrell earns coach of the year honor
Will be honored at upcoming IBCA Hall of Fame banquet. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The accolades continue to pile up for the IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team. Knights coach TJ Tyrrell recently was selected the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association coach of the year for District 7. Tyrrell directed IC […]
Attempted aggravated vehicular hijacking
Elmhurst Police are investigating a reported attempted aggravated vehicular hijacking that occurred in the 900 Block of S. Mitchell Ave., Elmhurst, IL on April 5, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. The victim was pulling into her garage when she noticed a male/black, 6’0, slim build, wearing a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans […]
Meet Lilac Princess Taylor Balsitis
By Jane Charmelo Lombardian-Villa Park Review Staff reporter This is the first in a series of five profiles of Lombard’s 2017 Lilac Court. The five members of this year’s court were selected following preliminary judging in February. Two members of the court—Taylor Balsitis and Kyla Denwood—are students at Willowbrook High […]
Bill to allow voters to eliminate some townships via referendum passes House
ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK The Illinois House overwhelmingly approved legislation last week that would allow voters to dissolve townships that share boundaries with a municipality. House Bill 496, sponsored by State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, passed by a vote of 111-2. If approved in the Senate and signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner, the […]
The Lombard Police Department reports
The Lombard 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 March 26 Jonathan Greco, 25, of Des […]
Villa Park Police Department reports
The Villa Park 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. March 24 Anthony L. Castaldo, 21, of […]
Sen. Cullerton hosting Senior Fair April 12
There are many state and local resources available to help DuPage County seniors enjoy independent lives. State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is working to host a one-stop shop for seniors to learn about new resources available. An example could be showing senior citizens about the use of technology and […]
