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Democratic, Republican primary candidates, referenda, election results

Editor’s note: The following is a list of Democratic and Republican candidates who were in primary races March 19 in the communities of Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst, Lombard, Villa Park, Oakbrook Terrace and Wood Dale. The vote totals are unofficial and includes contested races only, as well as referenda. Total number […]

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Fenton High School, District 100 embroiled in controversy

Bensenville village president among those calling for District 100 superintendent to resign amid sexual abuse allegations surrounding fired teacher/staff member Staff report Fenton Community High School District 100 continues to be embroiled in controversy as angry students, parents, teachers and community members confronted district officials last week during two school […]

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History Museum, Heritage Foundation honor Nancy Wilson with Bates Award; Long-time staff member and volunteer gave 42 years of service and dedication

The Elmhurst History Museum and the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, the fundraising arm for the museum, recently honored long-time volunteer and former staff member Nancy Wilson with the Alben F. Bates, Jr. Award. Established in 2007, the award is given to individuals or businesses which have made a significant and lasting […]

Elmhurst News Obituaries

Fern I. Barrie, 104

   Fern I. Barrie, 104, of Elmhurst, passed away March 11, 2024.  She was born April 21, 1919 in Chicago.    Fern was known for her exceptional knitting, crafts, and baking skills.  Fern and her husband, Vic, always enjoyed going to the beach and collecting sea shells.  She was dearly […]

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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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ESA announces winners of the Stanger Young Artists Competition; Sjostrom wins, four musicians stand out in annual concerto competition

The Elmhurst Symphony Association (ESA) is proud to announce the winners of the 55th annual Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Competition, held on Feb. 17 at the Union Church of Hinsdale. Conducted by the ESA and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst, the competition showcased 15 outstanding high school […]