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District 87 referendum too close to call
Of the 20 propositions listed on the DuPage County ballot for the 2024 primary elections, the result of the Glenbard District 87 referendum remains too close to call. As of 10 p.m. with 97 percent of precincts reporting, unofficial tallies show that only 90 votes separated whether or not to […]
Five Charged with Felony Retail Theft in 3 Incidents within 3 Hours
The Elmhurst Police Department reported the arrest of five suspects for felony retail theft offenses within a three hour period during three unrelated incidents on the evening of Friday, March 15, 2024. On March 15, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m. an Elmhurst Police officer spotted a suspect vehicle that returned […]
Addison Historical Society marks 50th Year
On Thursday, March 7, the Addison Historical Society celebrated the 50th anniversary of its formation. The Historical Society is the 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization which partners with the Village of Addison in the operation of the Addison Historical Museum. At the Monday, March 4 Village Board meeting, Mayor Richard Veenstra […]
ESA announces winners of the Stanger Young Artists Competition; Sjostrom wins, four musicians stand out in annual concerto competition
The Elmhurst Symphony Association (ESA) is proud to announce the winners of the 55th annual Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Competition, held on Feb. 17 at the Union Church of Hinsdale. Conducted by the ESA and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst, the competition showcased 15 outstanding high school […]
Democratic, Republican primary candidates, referenda
Editor’s note: The following is a list of Democratic and Republican candidates who are in primary races March 19 in the communities of Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst, Lombard, Oakbrook Terrace and Wood Dale. This list includes contested races only, as well as referenda. Democrat President of the United States […]
Cindy Dettloff
With hearts heavy yet brimming with cherished memories, we bid farewell to a beloved soul, Cindy Dettloff, who passed away on February 22, 2024 after a courageous two-year battle with endometrial cancer. Cindy’s journey was one illuminated by love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys. Born […]
Joan Cortopassi, 83
Joan Cortopassi (nee Nowak), age 83, of Elmhurst, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 4, 2024. Joan was born in the South Chicago neighborhood to her late parents John L. and Irene T. (nee Prokop) Nowak. She is survived by her children, Kenneth A. […]
Patricia J. Cheffer, 88
Patricia J. Cheffer, nee Paris, age 88, of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Robert Gene; loving mother of Christian (Bonnie) and Paris Cheffer; cherished grandmother of Kimberly (John) Bretl, Ashley (Ian) Kalis, Blake and Montague Cheffer and great-grandmother of Andrew Bretl; dear sister of Michael (Marianne) Paris and […]
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 […]