On Wednesday, May 10 at 7:52 p.m., Elmhurst fire companies responded to the 300 block of North Walnut for a possible structure fire after a lightning strike. Homeowners stated that the house shook and it sounded like a bomb went off. They checked the house, which had a slight odor […]
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Obituaries
Caryl Adair Hineline Caryl Adair Hineline, nee Caryl Mae Adair, was born in Homewood on March 8, 1923, to S. Eugene Adair and Anna B. (nee Silberman) Adair. Most of her childhood was spent in Homewood. She attended Bloom Township High School and graduated from Illinois State Normal University, June […]
Community Calendar
Thursday, May 18 • From 6-10 p.m., United Community Concerns Assn. (UCCA) will hold Taste of the Town: Food for Life at Wilder Mansion. Tickets include samples from 15 area restaurants, cooking demos, live music by the Clay Corso Trio. Tickets are $50 each in advance, $60 at the door, […]
Elmhurst 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. Criminal damage or defacement to property/criminal damage to […]
Air Force Chaplain to be Memorial Parade Grand Marshal
John M. Wendel active with local parade for 10+ years The Grand Marshal for Elmhurst’s 99th Memorial Day Parade is retired United States Air Force Brigadier General and Chaplain John M. Wendel, 83, an honored contributor to the parade and post-parade military ceremony and Elmhurst’s Veterans Day observances for more […]
Elmhurst celebrates 99th Memorial Day Parade on May 29
John M. Wendel to serve as Grand Marshal Led by Grand Marshal John M. Wendel, retired Brigadier General and Chaplain in the United States Air Force, some 90 entries will march in Elmhurst’s 99th Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 29, stepping off at 9:30 a.m. […]
Resident awarded the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation
CFRE International has announced the newest Certified Fund Raising Executives (CFREs) and it includes local fundraiser Kate Bousum, CFRE, Child’s Voice Director of Advancement. This designation is held by more than 6,000 professionals worldwide. Those that receive the CFRE have met a series of rigorous standards set by CFRE International, […]
District 88 sports report
Addison Trail’s Kominowski finishes seventh in state on floor exercise Willowbrook’s Denwood headed to state track in the discus. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Addison Trail senior Alex Kominowski ended his high-school gymnastics career in style. Kominowski finished seventh in the state on floor exercise at the recent IHSA state finals […]
Fenton’s Torres competes at state gymnastics
Matuszewski third in 100 dash at York sectional. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Fenton boys gymnast Ricardo Torres recently competed in the IHSA state finals meet at Hinsdale Central. Torres finished in 33rd place on the pommel horse with a score of 7.900. Fenton girls track The Fenton girls track team […]
Youth movement
Sophomore Ryan Ross has been a key contributor to the York baseball team. By Mike Miazga Correspondent York sophomore Ryan Ross’ ascension to the varsity baseball team has been a swift one. As a freshman last year, Ross started on the freshman A team and then moved to the sophomore […]