Victor J. Martincic, of Lemont, formerly a long-time resident of Elmhurst, passed away on July 18, 2020 at the age of 80. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Devoted husband of Rasa Martincic, nee Rimas. Loving father of Kristian (Niki) Martincic. Cherished grandfather of Luke and Tali. Beloved […]
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Marsha Raffen, 64
Marsha S. Raffen Nee Johnson, 64, of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020, after a four-year courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Tim Raffen; loving mother of Chris (Tammy) Raffen, the late Melissa Raffen, and Kim (Jason) Raffen. Cherished grandmother of Hailey, Aubry and Bryce. […]
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 […]
Top Crime News
Battery alleged at fitness center Police were dispatched to a fitness facility in the 600 block of N. York at around 5:02 p.m. on July 16 on the report of a battery that had just occurred. The victim told police that he observed the suspect upstairs, standing in front of […]
Picture Book Picnic
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Whitney Martin (left) and Amity Davis (right) of the Villa Park Public Library’s youth services department visited the Iowa Community Center recently for a Picture Book Picnic. Library staff members held multiple Picture Book Picnic events at the community center on Wednesdays in June and July. All […]
The 2020 Lilac Queen
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Jamya Whitman was named the 2020 Lilac Queen during the coronation ceremony in Lilacia Park on Saturday, July 25. This year’s ceremony was originally scheduled to take place on May 2, but it was postponed for more than two months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Queen Jamya […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—July 30
PATRICIA CAKORA Patricia Ann (nee Nolan) Cakora passed away in Columbia, South Carolina, due to health complications on July 21, 2020. She was known by many names: Pat, Mom, Gramma, GG, Oma, Gma. But to many she was simply “Ma.” Ma was seven days shy of her 96th birthday. Born […]
Drive-through graduation
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Montini Catholic High School’s Class of 2020 was originally scheduled to celebrate its commencement on May 17. That ceremony was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s graduates finally had a chance to cross the stage in their caps and gowns during a drive-through event in […]
Drive-through graduation
CHRIS FOX PHOTO Montini Catholic High School’s Class of 2020 was originally scheduled to celebrate its commencement on May 17. That ceremony was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s graduates finally had a chance to cross the stage in their caps and gowns during a drive-through event in […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—July 23
THOMAS CHAMBERS Thomas “Tommy” Richard James Chambers, age 43, of Villa Park. Dear son of Thomas and Maria Chambers; beloved brother of Josh (Erin) Chambers; devoted uncle of Barrett Chambers; fond grandson of the late Thomas D. (Phyllis A.) Chambers and the late Antonio Pasquale (the late Maria Pasquelina) DeSiato; […]