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7/19/18 Print Versions
Obituary
Charles “Chuck” Weigel, Jr, 93 Charles “Chuck” Weigel, Jr, 93, former Mayor of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and long-time friend, July 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Mary Ruth “Pris” Weigel of 67 years, who preceded him in death on December 26, 2014. Loving father of Mary Jo […]
District 205 Board discusses master facility plan, referendum. Discussion continues on all-day K, boundary adjustments.
The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a workshop meeting on June 28 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Karen Stuefen was absent from the meeting, which lasted more than four hours. The board held the workshop meeting to discuss elements of its […]
Mary C. Yurachek, 90
Mary C. Yurachek, nee Staley, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Irwin J. Yurachek. Loving mother of Daniel (Cynthie), Jeanne Embrey, Jim (Terry), and Michael (Amy) Yurachek. Dearest grandmother of Tricia (Mark) Mynes, Janna (Chris) Verrin, Matthew Embrey, Vera (Chris) […]
Harriet Van De Velde, 93
Harriet Van De Velde, nee Van Leuven, formerly of Villa Park and Huntley, Ill., passed away recently at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Valere “Babe” for 68 years, loving mother of Susan (Bill) Coke, Kathy (Bob) Carlson, Jim (Jane), Donna (Don) Tauchen, Bob (Diane), Mary (Steve) […]
Michael S. Golding, 96
Michael S. Golding, of Beacon Hill in Lombard, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Sue R. nee Rybak; father of Kathleen (Jon Frederickson) Golding and Bruce (Gitte) Golding; grandfather of Katrine, Christian and Nina. Michael worked as an industrial engineer […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Assault, battery July 2 Antonio Arias, […]
Visitation Principal retires
Visitation bids farewell to its Principal Dr. Chris Dransoff. After leading Visitation for the past five years, Dr. D has decided to retire. He is pictured here on his last day as school principal.
Elmhurst Airborne hosts ALSF fundraiser
On Sunday, June 24, the Elmhurst Airborne basketball took part in a fundraiser to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand. It took place in the Campbell Gymnasium at York High School. The event featured Clay Custer and some of his Loyola University Basketball teammates providing an afternoon of instructional guidance in the […]