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Elmhurst News Obituaries

Joseph Guardalabene, 84

    Joseph (Joe) Phillip Guardalabene, aged 84, of Mesa Arizona, long-time former resident of Elmhurst and Villa Park, Illinois, died peacefully on March 22 in Scottsdale, Arizona after a short illness. Youngest son of Italian immigrant, Agostino Guardalabene, and Rosalia Muriello, Joe grew up working in his family’s cheese factory, […]

Elmhurst News Police Reports

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 […]

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Five men charged in three unrelated retail theft incidents in Elmhurst; All three events took place on night of March 15

The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the arrest of five suspects for felony retail theft offenses during three unrelated incidents on the evening of Friday, March 15. On that night, at about 7:30 p.m., an Elmhurst police officer spotted a suspect vehicle that returned to Kohl’s, 303 S. Route 83, […]

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Foundation establishes endowment fund dedicated to Stewart; Effort assures former executive director’s memory stays alive

The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation has introduced a dedicated endowment fund, established this year to honor the Elmhurst History Museum’s first professional executive director, Dr. Virginia R. Stewart. Created by her husband, Alan, the fund is specifically earmarked to provide support for museum programs, specifically honoraria for speakers, historical reenactors, and […]

Elmhurst News Obituaries

Eric H. Larson, 88

   Eric H. Larson, 88, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024 at his home in Oak Brook, Illinois, surrounded by his family.    Eric lived his life with one goal: to be the best husband, father, and grandfather, and to support his family with love and devotion. By that […]

Elmhurst News Police Reports

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 […]