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 […]
Elmhurst News
AAUW Used Book Sale coming August 4-7; Seeking donations of books, materials now through Aug. 1
The Elmhurst Area Branch of the AAUW is now collecting books for its Annual Used Book Sale to be held August 4-7 at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road. Books, CDs and DVDs can be dropped off anytime in designated bins now through Monday, Aug. 1 at the […]
Painted ladies!
These four girls got their faces painted before they enjoyed some treats from the Rainbow Cone truck that was on the scene at the Elmhurst History Museum’s Picnic on Park held on Sunday, July 10. They are (from left): Molly Murphy, 5, Lucy Polins, 8, Maggie Murphy, 7, and Ivy […]
Bensenville Park District acquires Fischer Farm; IGA clears the way for purchase of historic property
The Bensenville Park District has acquired the historic, five-acre Fischer Farm property, located at 16W680 Grand Avenue in Bensenville, from the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County for $100,000 through an intergovernmental agreement (IGA). The park district board of commissioners voted unanimously to authorize the purchase at its Wednesday, June […]
John “Jack” Raymond Tegmeyer
John “Jack” Raymond Tegmeyer, of Elmhurst, passed away on July 8, 2020 at the age of 90. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. military. Beloved husband of Marlene M. Tegmeyer for 66 years; loving father of Paula Serfling (Brian) Nugent; grandfather of Rachel Serfling (Aurelien Henry) and Emily Serfling […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week Thursday, July 14 If you only go to one night of Music at the Gazebo on Spring Road, this is the week you want to go! From 6:30-8:30 p.m., the Spring Road Business Association presents Cathy Richardson, lead singer in 2009 with Jefferson Starship. The 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 […]
Elmhurst man charged with hate crime for allegedly spray-painting swastikas on homes/cars
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Interim Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that an Elmhurst man has been charged with spray-painting swastikas on the homes and vehicles of several Elmhurst residences. Joel Jexie, 25 (d.o.b. 6/5/1997) of the 500 block of Crockett Avenue, appeared at a […]
PALS Chicago Camp returns to Elmhurst University
Thirty-five young people with Down syndrome and their peers will gather at Elmhurst University from July 17 to July 23 for the PALS Chicago camp. This is the eighth summer that PALS Chicago is being held at Elmhurst University, a partnership that began in 2013. During the week, each partner […]
And they’re off!
As the whistle sounds to start it off, participants in the Kids Race took off on Monday, July 4 as part of the 17th annual 4 on the 4th race sponsored by the Elmhurst Runners Club.
