Husband, father, brother, son, uncle, godfather, and beloved grandpa Thomas Martin Sheridan Thom was born on November 19, 1949 in Philadelphia and was raised in Havertown, Pa. Tommy loved summer beach trips to Cape May and Wildwood, New Jersey, with family and winning radio contest prizes like a pair of […]
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Robert (Bob) Van Zandbergen, 98
Robert (Bob) Van Zandbergen passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023, in Elmhurst at the age of 98. He is survived by his four children, Sue (Jack) Bellizzi, Judy (Jim) Young, Gary (Cheryl) Van Zandbergen, Terri (Joe) Scatchell; ten grandchildren, Chris, Carrie, David, Jeff, Eric, Tracy, Katie, Christina, Michael, and […]
Gregory Albin Stall, 76
Gregory Albin Stall, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 76. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired employee of Ford Motor Company, a former member of the Elmhurst Artists Guild and the DuPage Art League, and a beneficiary member of Trinity Services. Beloved brother of […]
James Allen Miene Sr.
Jim Miene passed away recently at the age of 82. He was born January 29, 1941 in Chicago, to Clarence Miene and Alice Heller. Beloved husband of Diane Miene (Stevenson). Dear brother to the late Robert Miene, Carol Rogers (Miene) and the late Mary Kramer (Miene). Devoted father to the […]
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 […]
A night to celebrate
On Election night, Tuesday, April 4, City officials – former and current – came out to Elmhurst Brewing Company to join First Ward Alderman Jennifer Veremis (3rd from left), who handily beat her two opponents at the polls by a vote of 866-494 over Engy Sutherland (unofficial). A third candidate […]
ESO bids farewell to musicologist Ted Hatmaker; Long-time pre-concert presenter to deliver his last lecture May 6
On Thursday, April 7, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra announced the retirement of long-time pre-concert lecturer Ted Hatmaker. Hatmaker is slated to present his final pre-concert lecture immediately preceding ESO’s season finale, Beethoven 9, on Saturday, May 6. His lecture, as with all his lectures, is designed to enrich the concert-goers’ […]
Bunnies in Blue…
A little boy dressed in blue named John Michael found a comfy spot for himself and his personalized Easter basket on the lap of the Easter Bunny, who happened to be dressed in blue as well! It all took place on Saturday, April 8 at the Spring Road Egg Hunt. […]
Survivors lead the charge
Cancer survivors take the first lap during the Relay For Life of District 88 Youth event. The event took place on March 4 at Willowbrook and raised more than $60,000 for the American Cancer Society.
Traffic Crash Investigation Involving Vehicle Fleeing From Police
On Friday, April 14, 2023 at approximately 2:55 p.m. a beige GMC Acadia SUV entered Elmhurst by traveling northbound on IL Route 83 and turning eastbound on St. Charles Road. The vehicle was being pursued by Oak Brook and Villa Park Police Department vehicles for an incident that originated in […]