Douglas A. Peterson, age 66 of Elmhurst, IL, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. Beloved husband of Cindy Peterson; loving father of Julie (Thomas Latrofa) Peterson, Brian (Rayna) Peterson and the late Danielle Peterson; cherished son of Richard Ivor and Barbara (née Davis) Peterson; dear brother of William […]
Elmhurst News
Cumbee, Casey and Kelly win Class 2A state championships for IC Catholic Prep wrestling; Knights qualified 12 for state meet; Won team regional title
By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT The IC Catholic Prep wrestling team was well represented at the recent Class 2A state finals wrestling meet held at State Farm Center on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. The Knights had an impressive 12 wrestlers compete in the individual state meet […]
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, Feb. 28 Hearts for the Arts. Back […]
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] Thursday, Feb. 20 Artist talk with Jeanine Hill- […]
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 […]
JOHN J. SIMONAITIS, JR., 90
Dr. John J. Simonaitis, Jr., age 90 of Elmhurst, USAF Veteran, longtime physician with Elmhurst Hospital, passed peacefully in his sleep on February 13, 2025. Beloved husband of 65 years to Grace A., nee Gozder; loving father of seven children: Mary (Thomas Jr) Sanders, Ann (Jim Yarbrough) LeRose, […]
Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts
It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of Doug Peterson, a Founding Member of the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts and member of our Board of Directors. Doug’s vision, passion, and continued dedication to the performing arts shaped the ECPA mission and were a driving force behind […]
2025 Bags for Wags Event Raises $9500!
The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund (BEWSF) held the 14th annual Bags for Wags bean bag tournament at Visitation Parish. The event raised approximately $9500. All proceeds will benefit the scholarship award which recognizes college bound seniors who will graduate this year. The BEWSF’s mission is to encourage high school […]
Dennis Joseph Miazga, 81
Born: February 25, 1943 (Chicago, Illinois) Died: January 27, 2025 (Algonquin, Illinois) While Dennis Miazga was a man of few words, his presence, advice, guidance and a never-wavering willingness to help others were significant. Dennis died early Monday morning, January 27, at the family’s longtime headquarters in Algonquin due to […]
