Elmhurst, IL native and Immaculate Conception Grade School alumnus, William F. Murphy, Jr., age 81, of Woodridge, IL died peacefully at home on March 30 after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Beloved husband of Liz nee Campbell for over 58 years; wonderful father of Jennifer (Larry) Lawson, […]
Elmhurst News
Results from the April 1 consolidated election for Elmhurst
Results from the April 1 consolidated election Editor’s note: The following is an unofficial list of local election results. The results are provided by the DuPage County Election Commission. The unofficial winner of each race has an x in front of their name, or in front of the yes or […]
WESLEY ROY ODEAN, 86
Wesley Roy Odean, 86, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away on March 24, 2025. Wes was born on February 10, 1939, in Chicago to Evelyn H. Odean and William Odean. He went to Pierce Elementary School and Lane Tech High School. Wes and his best friend, John O’Rourke, then joined […]
Business of the Year Award for 2024
Stolper State Farm Insurance received the A.J. “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year Award for 2024 at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 106th annual Awards Gala, which was held in the Oak Room at Endeavor Health’s Elmhurst Hospital on Friday, March 21. Pictured from left to right are: […]
York Performance in the Round team wins second state title in three years
After back-to-back regional and sectional championships, the York Community High School Speech & Drama’s Performance in the Round (PIR) piece, “Unless,” earned a state championship at the Illinois High School Association Speech State Final on Feb. 22 for the second time in three years. The team of nine students brought […]
Elmhurst 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
Recurring on Sundays Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Sunday open house. From 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, 111 E. First St., and visit the club’s three operating model railroad layouts. For more information, call 630-530-9584 or email: [email protected] Friday, April 4 “Babe” film screening. Starting at […]
AAUW features a presentation on “AI in Action: Practical Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence”
John Schuster will present “AI in Action: Practical Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence” at the April meeting of the Elmhurst Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, in the Kossman Room at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. […]
AAUW is accepting applications for three $4,500 scholarships for women in need of financial assistance to continue their education
The Elmhurst Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is now accepting applications for three $4,500 scholarships for women in need of financial assistance to continue their education at the undergraduate or graduate level. The deadline to apply is April 15. AAUW’s mission is to advance gender equity through research, education, […]
Elmhurst 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 […]