Albert “Al” Ashworth Albert “Al” Wayne Ashworth of Elmhurst passed away recently. Beloved husband of Marguerite “Margie” Alice Ashworth nee Knapp; loving father of Cheryl (Martin) Olson and Albert William (Michelle) Ashworth; cherished grandfather of Erik Olson, Lisa (Richard) Varada, Tara Olson, Christopher (Cristina) Ashworth, Andrew Ashworth and David (Allie) […]
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Villa Park library looking to renovate, expand $10.6 million bond issue sought
By Paul DelGuidice For the Villa Park Independent Villa Park library officials addressed the Board of Trustees on Monday, Dec. 5 to request a bond issue referendum question be placed on the April 4, 2017 ballot asking residents to vote on funding for expansion, needed repairs and upgrades to the […]
City tax levy reduced by $500,000 excluding library levy Significant increases in police, fire pension contributions
By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent City Council has reduced the City 2016 tax levy, excluding the Library levy, by $500,000 from $10,381,752 in 2015 to $9,881,752 in 2016. That is a reduction of 4.82 percent or $27.52 in taxes for an average home of $361,297 market value when […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Enjoy the Holiday Season! ——————————————————— Ongoing programs: • Currently on display through March 12, 2017, the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents “In Her Own Right: Marion Mahony Griffin. More than a talented artist and architect: Griffin was the backbone of […]
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 Dec. 4 Michael S. Koski, 50, of […]
York girls bowling team second at Rich East tournament Dukes also improved standing at recent Plainfield Central event.
By Mike Miazga Correspondent York girls bowling coach Katie Turnbull has plenty of reasons to be optimistic after the Dukes’ first two tournaments of the season. York opened the 2016-2017 season by taking seventh at the Plainfield Central tournament. The Dukes took 17th and ninth there the previous two years. […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Dec. 10 — Kids go holiday shopping at Wilder Mansion From 1-4 p.m., kids are invited to Wilder Mansion to shop for all their favorite people on their holiday shopping list. Elves are setting up Santa’s Secret Workshop […]
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 Nov. 30 • Kevin Bradley, 45, of […]
Numbers don’t lie
IC Catholic Prep football team posted some eye-opening statistics this season. By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep football team’s run to the Class 3A state championship was an impressive one to say the least. And the Knights have the statistics to back it up. IC Catholic Prep went […]
Obituaries
Susan Penrod Villapiano, 55 Susan Penrod Villapiano, 55, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. By her side were her best friend and husband Phil, the love of her life, her son Michael, her sister Mary, her brother Bob and […]