Dolores Ann Finke (nee Jost) peacefully passed away Sunday evening June 28 with loving family at her side at home in Marengo. She was 90. She was born October 11, 1929 in Elmhurst to Alfred and Helen Jost and married Edgar Finke in 1951. He preceded her in death in […]
Elmhurst News
Jeanette “Betty” Ringstad
Jeanette “Betty” Ringstad, nee Rae; born June 29, 1930, passed away July 3, 2020. Jeanette was the beloved wife of Kenneth Ringstad; loving mother of Eileen, Eric (Karen) and the late Kristine; proud grandmother of Kiersten, Elizabeth, Kelsey and Peter. Ken and Jeanette met Labor Day weekend of 1950 in […]
Top Crime News
Alleged sexual assault reported on north York On June 26, a reporting officer responded to the 800 block of N. York at around 9:15 a.m. for a report of a sexual assault. The victim stated the suspect sexually assaulted her. The suspect was later located, placed under arrest and transported […]
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 […]
Man charged with attempted murder of Elmhurst resident out walking dog
On Wednesday, July 1, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced that a 22- year-old man had been charged with Attempt First Degree Murder for allegedly shooting an Elmhurst man last May. Charged with one count of Attempt First Degree Murder and […]
How an infectious disease physician will spend the summer of 2020; A guest column from Elmhurst Hospital
We’re starting the summer in Illinois on a positive note: the numbers of COVID-19 cases are decreasing in our state. That’s great news: it means that 10 weeks of separation has resulted in countless lives saved, but it does not mean the virus is gone or that cases won’t escalate […]
Mail program expansion, voter safety measure signed into law
In response to the public health situation that continues as a result of the novel coronavirus, legislation to promote the state’s vote by mail program and enact other measures to protect voter safety and health was signed into law last week. “The public health crisis we are experiencing has forced […]
Pack up the station wagon for a nostalgia-fueled road trip
‘The Great Midwestern Road Trip’ now open at Elmhurst History Museum This year, more than ever, it is predicted that Midwesterners will take to the road for their summer vacations in record numbers to find adventure and relaxation close to home. Of course, some might still choose to travel overseas, […]
Elaine Schultz
Elaine Borneman Schultz, beloved wife of 34 years to the late Thomas Schultz; devoted daughter of the late Herman and Emma Borneman; loving mother of Nancy Schultz, Betty (Ed) Devitt and Paul (Deborah) Schultz; proud grandmother of T.J. Schultz, Will Schultz, Ed Devitt, Christopher (Amanda) Devitt, Patrick (Tayrn) Devitt (Taryn) […]
Magdaline “Maggie” Foreman, 91
Magdaline “Maggie” Foreman, of Elmhurst, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at home at the age of 91. Longtime Elmhurst community volunteer. Beloved wife of the late George Foreman. Loving mother of Colette (Ken) Kubiesa and Shawn Foreman. Cherished grandmother of Claire (T.J.) Kubiesa, Keith (Jill) Kubiesa, Michael (Laura) Kubiesa, […]
