With hearts heavy yet brimming with cherished memories, we bid farewell to a beloved soul, Cindy Dettloff, who passed away on February 22, 2024 after a courageous two-year battle with endometrial cancer. Cindy’s journey was one illuminated by love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys. Born […]
Elmhurst News
Joan Cortopassi, 83
Joan Cortopassi (nee Nowak), age 83, of Elmhurst, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 4, 2024. Joan was born in the South Chicago neighborhood to her late parents John L. and Irene T. (nee Prokop) Nowak. She is survived by her children, Kenneth A. […]
Patricia J. Cheffer, 88
Patricia J. Cheffer, nee Paris, age 88, of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Robert Gene; loving mother of Christian (Bonnie) and Paris Cheffer; cherished grandmother of Kimberly (John) Bretl, Ashley (Ian) Kalis, Blake and Montague Cheffer and great-grandmother of Andrew Bretl; dear sister of Michael (Marianne) Paris and […]
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 […]
Women’s Club of Addison Bunco
The Women’s Club of Addison (WCA) is holding their annual Bunco Fundraiser on Friday, March 15. Please join us at the Addison VFW, 446 W Lake St. Your participation allows the WCA to award scholarships and support local nonprofit agencies, such as Access Sports and Henry Hyde Resource Center. Your […]
Elmhurst University Bands perform March concert
The Elmhurst University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble are excited to perform their first concert of the spring semester on Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the university campus. The concert is free and open to the concert-going public. The Symphonic Band will open […]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off Saturday
On Saturday, March 9, the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 12 noon marching along Spring Road, beginning at Wilson St. heading north, ending at the railroad tracks one block south of St. Charles Rd. Enjoy Irish dancers, Shannon Rovers, Chicago Highlanders, Medinah clowns in their tiny […]
Elmhurst police investigate fatal traffic crash; Four vehicle collision leaves one dead
On Thursday, Feb. 29 at 7:02 p.m., the Elmhurst Police and Fire Departments responded to 911 calls of a serious traffic crash on St. Charles Road, between Argyle and Mitchell Avenues. Upon arrival to the scene, police and fire personnel located four vehicles in the roadway: an Infiniti sedan, an […]
Laura Myee Stonikas, 39
Laura Myee Stonikas, age 39, of Chicago, left us unexpectedly on February 25, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1985, to Martin and Rita Stonikas and grew up in Elmhurst where she attended District 205 schools. Laura’s zest for life and appreciation for the finer things were infectious. She […]
Rita Marie McGreal
Rita Marie McGreal, nee Clancy, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024. Born on May 24, 1945, in Chicago, IL, Rita was a devoted wife to her loving husband James for 56 years. Together they raised five children: Wendy McGreal (Cheryl Leoni), Brian (Martha) McGreal, Lori McGreal, Matthew […]
