Join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Thursday, August 24 at 6 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion, 211 S. Prospect Ave., as they celebrate their 85th anniversary. The event is open to the public. Complimentary appetizers, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages and a cash bar will be available. The Long Road to […]
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Mid-Year Review shows continued strong economic indicators for DuPage County
County boasts lowest unemployment and industrial vacancy rates in the region Choose DuPage has released its 2017 Second Quarter Economic Indicators Report, showing continued success for business and industry in DuPage County during the first half of 2017. Maintaining the lowest unemployment rates in the region at just 3.3 percent, […]
York Township honors United States Army Veteran
Lloyd Couch served in the United States Army from March 26, 1954 until January 10, 1956. Couch’s time of service began in Camp Chaffee at Fort Smith, Arkansas with 8 weeks of basic training and 8 more weeks of field wire training (Combat Telephone Service). After his training was completed, […]
Rep. Bellock to retire at end of term in 2019
State Representative Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) announced today that she will not seek re-election to the Illinois General Assembly in 2018. She will continue to focus on serving her constituents and continuing her work on improving access to quality health care for every Illinois family and strengthening the safety net for […]
Impromp2 Abstract work of Andre Peraza & April Dippy
Impromp2, the abstract paintings of contemporary emerging artists, April Dippy and Andre Peraza, will be on display at the Park Art Center (PAC), 9 East Park Blvd., Villa Park, from August 12 through August 31, 2017, with the opening reception on Saturday, August 12 from 6 – 8 […]
Courts Plus tennis teams are top finishers at USTA Junior Team Championships
Three young teams finish in top 4 in their age divisions Three teams from Courts Plus finished strong in their respective age divisions at the 2017 USTA Junior Team Tennis Midwest Section Championships on July 29-30 in Indianapolis. More than 300 tennis players representing over 50 different teams from […]
Local students could win big national prizes
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. 19th District […]
Bond set at $1 million for Blue Island teen accused of armed robbery in Villa Park
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Acting Chief of Police Michael Lay announced on July 28 that a Blue Island teenager has been arrested and charged with robbing a Villa Park 7-11 store at gunpoint on July 20. The teenager allegedly stole Illinois Lottery scratch-off tickets and […]
Visioning Workshop to be held on Elmhurst Sub-Area Plans
The City of Elmhurst is excited to begin the process to update the Elmhurst Sub-area Plans, and is looking for input from residents, community stakeholders, businesses, property owners and other interested members of the community. An Open House Visioning Workshop will be held on August 29 from 7-9 p.m. at City […]
Former banker accused of stealing more than $325,000 from elderly customers
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that bond has been set for a former banker accused of stealing more than $325,000 from three bank customers. Christine Lange, 47, of 7442 W. 56th Place, Summit, appeared in Bond Court yesterday morning where Judge Brian Jacobs set bond at […]