On Sunday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m., seven faculty members of the Elmhurst University Music Department will come together in a showcase recital for Elmhurst music students and the greater Elmhurst community. The fall faculty recital will be performed in the Buik Recital Hall inside the Irion Hall Music […]
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Addison man charged with armed robbery, aggravated battery following Halloween party; Vehicle chase leads to gun shots; victim struck in the leg
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden have announced that bond has been set for an Addison man accused of robbing a car full of people after they left a Halloween party. Lenny Ramirez, 23, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Ann Celine […]
Bond denied for Bensenville man accused of shooting police officer; Eight of ten shots fired allegedly struck officer
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Bensenville Chief of Police Daniel Schulze announced Sunday, Nov. 7, that bond had been denied for a Bensenville man accused of shooting a Bensenville police officer eight times. Kiante Tyler, 21, appeared in bond court Sunday morning in front of Judge James […]
York girls cross country team wins state title; Dukes cap off undefeated season with another team-first finish
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 […]
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 […]