John Charles Reibsamen, age 76, of Elmhurst, passed away April 28, 2021. John was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Marshalltown, Iowa. He is preceded in death by his parents Bur and Olive (Jondall) Reibsamen. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Margaret (Grabinski). Consummate […]
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Bernice E. Hunt, 96
Bernice E. Hunt, nee Loosemore, of Villa Park, passed away on September 9, 2021, at the age of 96, surrounded by the prayers of her loved ones. Bernice was born on May 3, 1925, in Skanee, Mich., to the late George and Hazel (Barnett) Loosemore. She attended Skanee School through […]
Top Crime News
Burglary suspect vehicles flee before arrest can be made On Friday, Sept. 10, attempted burglary was reported in the 100 block of E. Fullerton at 2:03 a.m. While on patrol, officers observed three vehicles which were reported to have been involved in commercial burglaries in other towns. Officers attempted a […]
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 […]
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Thornton’s Gas Station in Elmhurst robbed
Elmhurst Police are investigating a reported robbery that occurred on September 20th, 2021 at approximately 1:45 PM at the Thornton’s Gas Station located at 476 N. York, Elmhurst, IL. The offender was described as a light complexion black male approximately 6’4’’ and 25-35 years of age with a small lateral scar […]
Elmhurst Police Investigate Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking
On Friday, September 17, 2021 at 8:45 a.m. Elmhurst Police were dispatched to the parking lot of the 7-11 at 572 S. York Street for a vehicular hijacking involving the display of a firearm. Upon arrival, officers met with the victim who related his vehicle was stolen by two men who […]
Warriors win title at their own invite
U.S. Air Force promotes Lombard native
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—September 9
IRENE M. BATCHELOR Visitation for Irene M. Batchelor, 95, of Naperville, was held Tuesday, Sept, 7, at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 8, with prayers from the funeral home to Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1510 S. Main St., […]
