John “Jack” W. Beckel, 95 John “Jack” W. Beckel, a resident of Elmhurst since 1964, passed away at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the age of 95. Jack was born August 20, 1921, in San Francisco and grew up in Chicago. He […]
Other News
Chicago-based pediatric advocacy group memorializes boy’s life, cut short on Christmas Eve
CHICAGO– The national non-profit organization Pandas/Pans Advocacy & Support dedicates its 2017 Winter Grant Session in honor of Max Aaron Wallace of Benton, Arkansas. The 13-year-old took his own life on December 24, 2016, while suffering from an infection-triggered autoimmune disorder attacking the brain. Max’s condition, commonly known as […]
Darrell Whistler named to Civic Hall of Fame
To be honored at upcoming Chamber gala Jan. 27 Long-time Elmhurst businessman, civic leader and community volunteer Darrell L. Whistler will be honored as the 2016 inductee into the exclusive Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Civic Hall of Fame. Whistler will become the Hall of Fame’s 25th member during […]
Unexpected Christmas Eve arrival
Villa Park woman gives birth at home By Chris Fox Staff Reporter People who send Christmas presents often insist the gifts arrive at their destination by Dec. 24. That Christmas Eve deadline can produce a demanding day for those who race to deliver each and every present. Many offices, […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Jan. 21— Blood drive at Elmhurst Masonic Lodge The Elmhurst Masonic Lodge and the Church of the Holy Family, ECC, in conjunction with Heartland Blood Centers, will be holding a blood drive from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. by the […]
Pickerill gives comment on past guilty plea
By Chris Fox Lombardian-Villa Park Review Staff Reporter Chuck Pickerill, who is a candidate for Villa Park Village President in the April 4 election, issued a comment last week about a past guilty plea for delivering false documents to a title company. Following last week’s story about Pickerill’s candidacy in […]
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. Assault Jan. 11 Police said that after officers […]
Elmhurst Sports Report
IC Catholic Prep earns state football sportsmanship award Timothy Christian girls basketball team receiving contributions from sophomore players. By Mike Miazga Correspondent IC Catholic Prep High School recently was selected to receive the Illinois High School Association sportsmanship banner award in conjunction with the school’s football team winning the Class […]
Obituaries
Christine A. Schrier Christine A. Schrier nee Zacek, of Elmhurst. Beloved wife of Howard for 49 years; loving mother of Jeff (Rachel) and Brad (Erika); grandmother of James, Alex, Elias and John; dear daughter of the late James and Anna Zacek; sister of Lolita Zacek. Services and Interment private. Arrangements […]
