Jerome E. “Jerry” Sobieraj, formerly of Taylor, Mich, passed away recently at the age of 95; beloved husband of the late Roberta “Bobbie”; loving father of James (Jacquelyn), Jerome MD (Janet MD), Jeffrey (Carmen), Jane (Gene) Evans, and late infant John; proud grandfather and great-grandfather of 12; dear brother to […]
Elmhurst News
12th annual Holiday Market returns Nov. 3-4
It’s time to start planning for the upcoming season and just in time, RGL Marketing for the Arts presents its 12th annual Holiday Market on Friday, Nov. 3 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. inside Wilder Mansion. There will be one-of-a-kind artisan and seasonal gifts […]
EU Wind Ensemble presents Halloween Concert Spooktacular
The Elmhurst University Wind Ensemble performs a special Halloween Concert Spooktacular that is sure to be fun and entertaining for the entire family. This Spooktacular concert will be Sunday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst University. Admission is free. The student members of […]
The Y’s Guys!
Team “Turtle Power” had a lucky day on the course on Friday, Sept. 29, at the 2023 Elmhurst Y Golf Classic. Not only did they take home the Y Golf Classic Championship Belt, but the foursome was also awarded “Best Photo.” Congratulations to (from left): Noah Cage, Jeff Held, Brian […]
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 […]
EPD welcomes newest member, K9 Tommy; With Ozy, City now boasts two K9 units
At the Elmhurst City Council on Monday, Oct. 16, the City’s newest K9 “Tommy” was sworn-in, becoming an official member of the Elmhurst Police Department. Tommy and his handler, Officer Jason Giesel, graduated from the Kane County Sheriff’s Police K9 Academy. The K9 academy is an intensive eight-week training program […]
County Board welcomes Berlin
(from left): At an event hosted by County Board member Cindy Cronin Cahill on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Roberto’s, DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin was the special guest speaker. (from left): County Board members Grant Eckoff (D-4), Jim Zay (D-6), Kari Galassi (D-3), Cindy Cronin Cahill (D-1), Berlin and […]
University breaks ground on health sciences building; Students, staff, administrators, Trustees, community attend ceremony
During a ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 12 attended by a large crowd of Elmhurst University employees, trustees and students and community leaders, the University broke ground on a health sciences building that will become a multidisciplinary hub for learning and innovation. Hugh McLean, chair of the Elmhurst University Board of […]
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 […]
No pre-trial release for man charged in high-speed chase through Elmhurst; Stolen vehicle struck Elmhurst fire engine while fleeing
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car. Terrance Griggs, 24, appeared in First […]