By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan announced he would suspend his campaign for House Speaker of the 102nd General Assembly on Monday, but his statement made clear he was not withdrawing from the race. “This is not a withdrawal. I have suspended my campaign for speaker,” […]
Elmhurst News
Josephine M. Henek, 98
Josephine M. Henek, of Elmhurst, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the age of 98. She was born September 10, 1922 in Chicago to Joseph and Rozalia (nee Dukat) Koba. Josephine is survived by her sons Thomas (Christine Marusarz) and Robert; and her grandchildren David (Michelle Bartolomei) and Daniel. […]
Marjorie Jane Leslie, 94
Marjorie Jane Leslie, of Elmhurst died at home on December 28, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born April 7, 1926 in Oak Park to Lawrence and Marjorie Thulin and attended DePauw University and the American Academy of Art. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Leslie, […]
Helen Bank, 96
Helen Bank, an Elmhurst resident for 69 years, passed away December 29, 2020 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Robert Bank, Sr. for 67 years; loving mother of Robert and Larry Bank; proud grandmother of Sarah, Margaret, Robert and Marisa; beloved sister of Edith, Virginia and […]
Ralph William Miller, Jr., 89
Ralph William Miller, Jr., of Elmhurst, passed away on January 6, 2021, at the age of 89. He was born on March 9th, 1931 in Chicago to Ralph William Miller, Sr. and Pearl Mae (Bauer) Miller. He grew up in Chicago, where he attended Steinmetz High School. After earning Bachelor […]
Debra “Debbie” R. Stone, 66
Debra “Debbie” R. Stone passed away at home on January 1, 2021 at the age of 66. She was born in Chicago to the late Richard and Lucy Russell on March 29, 1954. Debbie held various positions in the business world before finding a calling as a teacher’s aide working […]
Michael J. Terrafino, 85
Michael J. Terrafino passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the age of 85. He was born July 22, 1935 in Chicago to Vito and Maddelina (nee Innamorata) Terrafino. Michael was an Elmhurst resident for 47 years. He was a selfless hardworking man who put his family before himself; he […]
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 […]
County, C.O.D. launch Anti-Racism Initiative
In partnership with DuPage County, the College of DuPage launched a new initiative to unite the community against racism and provide a platform for meaningful conversations to help audiences reflect, share and act. Together, the College and DuPage County will participate in activities to examine the ways that racism exists […]
County Clerk completes four recounts for 2020 election; Kaczmarek confident of results
DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek’s office recently completed four discovery recounts for the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election and found nothing that would suggest a change in the outcome certified at the conclusion of the election. Petitions for four discovery recounts were requested by candidates Jim Oberweis for U.S. 14th […]