Sunday, Aug. 28 At 2 p.m., an iconic Chicago Foods lecture will take place, led by Historian Leslie Goddard, who takes a look at five iconic Chicago foods and connects them to Chicago’s patterns of immigration, creativity and cultural traditions that led to their storied fame. Free to Members; $5/Non-members, […]
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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 […]
Another successful blood drive
End of an era
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—August 11
JOSEPH CECCHINI Joseph “Mike” Cecchini, age 75, of Lombard, formerly of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, passed away on August 5, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Sue Cecchini, née Fleming, for 45 years; loving father of Sarah (Jim) White of Lombard, Craig of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, […]
Elmhurst Police investigating armed robbery
Elmhurst Police are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred at the AT&T Store located at 291 N. York Street, Elmhurst on August 15, 2022 at approximately 6:56 p.m. Just prior to store closing, two offenders entered the store and announced a robbery. One offender displayed a black handgun and […]
A day of cycling in Lombard
Outdoor performances in Villa Park
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—August 4
JAMES FAGAN James “Jim” Fagan, age 71, of Lombard, passed away on July 29, 2022. Jim, who was the son of the late Eugene and Irene (née Kaster) Fagan, grew up in Elmhurst across the street from the love of his life, Joyce. He was a resident of the Lombard […]
Foundation 205 launches annual tree sale
Yes, it’s Christmas in July (or August, rather). Foundation 205 has launched their annual outdoor tree sale benefiting Elmhurst District 205 Schools. Trees are on sale now with early bird pricing of $30 at the Foundation website: Foundation205.org. A long-standing Elmhurst tradition, the tree sale provides high quality Scotch Pines […]