The 18th Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th race is set for Tuesday, July 4, stepping off at 7:15 a.m., starting and finishing on Prospect Ave. between Elmhurst University and Wilder Park. The four-mile event is followed at 8:20 a.m. by a one-kilometer Kids Race for ages 5-12. […]
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Opening June 9: The Bicycle: Two Wheels to Adventure; EHM new summer exhibit takes a ride through history of bicycling
Over the past 200 years, the bicycle has evolved into a vehicle that opens doors to new adventures and experiences for all ages. From transportation and infrastructure to manufacturing and recreation, this humble 19th-century invention significantly impacted life in the Chicago area by redefining an era of newfound leisure and […]
Janet (Kajpust) Bishop, 97
The family of Janet nee Kajpust Bishop is saddened by the loss of their Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother on May 28, 2023, at the age of 97. Janet is survived by her beloved Westie Dog Sugar, Her daughter Sandra Casperson, her son-in-law James Casperson, seven grandchildren and seven great […]
Michelle Maiers, 46
Michelle M. Maiers, nee Sommer, of Elmhurst passed away at the age of 46 on June 2, 2023, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Michelle is well known in Elmhurst’s musical community as a teacher, director and performer and had many music students during her 25+ year […]
George Allen Garrett, 80
George Allen Garrett, 80, of Elmhurst, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, May 27 at the age of 80, after a battle with heart disease. He was born on January 13, 1943, to Ervin Garrett and Edna Lohmeier in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where he joined brother […]
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 […]
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George Allen Garrett
George Allen Garrett, 80 George Allen Garrett, 80, of Elmhurst, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, May 27 at the age of 80, after a battle with heart disease. He was born on January 13, 1943, to Ervin Garrett and Edna Lohmeier in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, […]
Jury finds Addison man guilty of arson at BMW dealership
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin has announced that a jury found an Addison man guilty of setting fire to a vehicle in the parking lot of an Elmhurst car dealership in the spring of 2022. Following a two-day trial in front of Judge Mia McPherson and approximately two-and-one-half hours […]
City to host ‘Special Kids Day, City Works!’
Save the date for “Special Kids Day, City Works!” on Saturday, June 10 from 12 noon – 4 p.m., taking place at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York St. This family event, designed for kids and adults with special needs, is brought to you by the Special Kids Day Organization […]