On Thursday, Sept. 23, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced that three Hazel Crest juveniles, aged 13, 15 and 17, appeared at a detention hearing charged with breaking into several cars in Elmhurst the previous night. Each of the juveniles was […]
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Thomas F. Thrall, 70
Thomas F. Thrall, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully September 21, 2021, surrounded by family. He was 70 years old. Beloved husband of 42 years to Judith (née Walhay); loving father of Christy Wirig (Matt), Adam, and Ben (Helen Donnelly) Thrall; cherished grandfather of Luke and Pete; fond […]
Top Crime News
Road rage, juveniles flash gang signs On Sept. 18, a reporting officer responded to an area near Route 83 and St. Charles at 1:42 p.m. for a road rage incident where four suspects described as Hispanic males allegedly were flashing gang signs. The vehicle was located and three of the […]
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 […]
9/30/21 Print Versions
James Wall Memorial Service to be held Oct. 2
A memorial service for James Wall will be held at First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday, October 2, 2021. Pastor Joseph A. Johnson will be officiating. Masks are required. First United Methodist Church is located at 232 S. York St., Elmhurst. For additional information, please […]
Celebrating 50 years
Once a Warrior, always a Warrior
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—September 23
MARY E. CONRAD Mary Elizabeth Conrad (née O’Connor), 84, of Glen Ellyn (formally Lombard), passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sept. 18, 2021. A Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S Main St., Lombard. Funeral Services Friday, […]
