By Mike Miazga Correspondent The York girls cross country team put the final stamp on its dominating season by winning the Class 3A state championship last Saturday at Detweiller Park in Peoria. The title is the second in Dukes’ program history; the other coming in 2000. It’s also York’s eighth […]
Elmhurst News
Sharon Samuels, 78
Sharon Samuels, nee Oberman, passed away recently at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Stephen Samuels for 55 years; devoted mother of Michael (Lisa), Amy, and the late Robert Samuels; cherished grandmother of Benjamin Samuels, Scott Biancofiori, Kaleb Samuels and Josephine Biancofiori. Sharon grew up in University City, Mo., […]
Richard E. White, 94
Richard E. White, of Lombard, and formerly a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away on Oct. 26, 2021 at the age of 94. Dick graduated from the University of Illinois in 1950 with his degree in architecture. He practiced 45 years as an architect, specializing in commercial design for college […]
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 […]
Jackie Hayden passes away at 59; visitation Sunday, services Monday
Jackie Hayden, of Hanover Park, an active, well-known and well-respected businesswoman in the Elmhurst community, passed away on Monday, Nov. 8 at the age of 59. She was the co-owner of Delta Insurance Advisors, an insurance brokerage firm. She was a Trustee of Wayne Township, and an active member of […]
Elmhurst Tang Soo Do shines at nat’l. championship
On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8 and 9, Elmhurst Tang Soo Do joined more than 800 other competitors at the World Tang Soo Do Association’s U.S. National Karate Championship at the Kalahari Resorts in The Poconos, Pa. This event was especially meaningful following the cancellation of the World Championships in […]
Former Press Publications ad manager passes away; Bill Haman, 89, had been honored by Elmhurst Chamber
Robert William “Bill” Haman of Bloomingdale died on October 25, 2021 at the age of 89. Born in Madison, Wisc., on June 26, 1932, Bill graduated from York High School (‘50) and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for three years, where he was a member of AXP fraternity. Following his […]
ECPA Spotlight Gala coming Nov. 13; Tickets still available but deadline is Friday
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts will host its 6th annual Spotlight Gala next Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Celebrate the performing arts with an incredible evening of lively entertainment, delicious bites & bar as well a live auction featuring new and unique experiences. ECPA invites you […]
Board approves 100% paper ballots for DuPage County
New voting system on the way for 2022 primary election On Tuesday, Oct. 26, the DuPage County Board unanimously approved funding for DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek’s request for a new voting system which features 100 percent paper ballots. The Clerk’s office selected the Hart InterCivic Verity paper voting solution […]
DuPage County Board approves new district maps
The DuPage County Board voted Tuesday, Oct. 26 to approve new County Board district boundaries for the next decade. The County Board is required by state law to complete the reapportionment process every 10 years following the U.S. Census to ensure each County Board district represents a substantially equal number […]
