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 […]
Elmhurst News
Burglary attempted at two car dealerships
On Jan. 6, two instances of attempted burglary were reported at car dealerships—one in the 700 block of W. Lake at around 3:14 a.m., and the other in the 500 block of W. Lake at around 3:06 p.m. Police said that while investigating a burglary at the dealership in the […]
Community Calendar
Saturday, Jan. 25 Beginning at 1:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Art Museum is holding an opening reception for its two upcoming exhibitions, one about the works of Sandra Jorgensen and another called “Could Be Architecture: McCormick AfterParti.” The program includes a conversation with artist and curator Suellen Rocca and writer Margaret […]
Former newspaper manager pleads guilty to felony theft charges
Jensen ordered to pay $274,000, serve probation Cynthia R. Jensen, 56, of Kingston, Illinois, pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge in Walworth County Circuit Court on Jan. 10. The former business manager of Rock Valley Publishing, Southern Lakes Newspapers and the Elmhurst Independent, made a $250,000 restitution payment […]
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 […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed! Saturday, Jan. 11 EHM hosts Train Songs of America At 2 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents Train Songs of America with folk musician Dean Milano, who will bring an engaging musical program of train-themed songs from […]
Angela M. Amorosi
Angela M. Amorosi died peacefully December 22, 2019 at Park Place in Elmhurst. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, of 62 years; her parents, Anthony and Mary Marino; and her two brothers, Joseph and Jack Marino. Angie was a graduate of Proviso High School (1948) and Greenville […]
Curlie Ann Engdahl, 94
Curlie Ann (nee Flowers) Engdahl, 94, of Elmhurst, formerly of Villa Park, passed away peacefully December 25, 2019. She was born December 8, 1925, in Paris, Tenn. Following training in Nashville she moved to San Bernardino, Calif., to work in an aircraft factory. On a blind date, she met Lt. […]
Martin Stanley Larsen Sr., 87
Martin Stanley Larsen Sr., of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Virginia “Ginger,” nee Ward; loving father of Leanne (Stephen) Zier and Martin (Sheryl) Larsen Jr.; cherished grandfather of Jacob (Pamela) Zier, Michael Zier, Tori (Michael Gibson) Larsen and Kara Larsen; brother of June […]
Howard “Howie” W. Lindman, 83
Howard “Howie” W. Lindman, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at the age of 83. He was surrounded by his loving family in his home after a battle with cancer, and passed just in time to join his beloved wife Pattie for a New Year’s Eve […]