DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Addison Director of Police Timothy Hayden announced that four Cook County men have each been charged with two counts of attempted murder (Class X felony) following a Feb. 16 shooting in Addison. Brandon Pichardo, 23, of Bridgeview; Damian Gonzales, 24, of Chicago; […]
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Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—February 16
MAVIS KECK BERGERON Mavis Keck Bergeron, Thomson, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on January 24, 2023. The youngest of twelve children, Mavis was born on August 13, 1933, at her grandmother’s home in Washburn, North Dakota, and grew up on her family’s farm just East […]
Willowbrook student accused of making threats directed at school
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that a male Willowbrook High School student who is out-placed for a portion of the school day to Menta Academy Midway in Chicago, has been charged with two counts of disorderly conduct (Class 4 felony) […]
ESO to present “To A New World” concert; Alltop highlights famous compositions inspired by early America
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra (ESO) will present To A New World on Saturday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at ESO’s home venue, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. The program features classic works by Coleridge-Taylor, Dvořák, and Tchaikovsky and includes guest musicians, cellist Jean Hatmaker and violinist Isabel Chen, the 2021 Stanger […]
Elmhurst University preps for 56th annual Jazz Festival; Performers include Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, John Pizzarelli Trio
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band and the John Pizzarelli Trio will be among the featured performers at this year’s Elmhurst University Jazz Festival, one of the oldest and best-known collegiate festivals in the country. The lineup of guest artists also includes award-winning jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman, noted jazz drummer […]
Jessica Hurt named 2022 asst. principal of the year by IPA; District 205 Board unanimously approves new principal at York;
Elmhurst District 205 School Board has announced its approval of Jessica Hurt as the next principal of York High School following an inclusive and thorough hiring process that included public input. “All of the candidates for this position brought an enormous amount of experience, professionalism and talent with them,” said […]
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 […]
