For Judy Socha, giving back through participating in blood drives is a way of life. She has been involved in blood banking for 45 years and has no intention of slowing down. Socha’s son passed away at a young age after battling leukemia, and she saw firsthand the critical need […]
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Magic and mystery come alive with hit musical CATS!
Elmhurst Children’s Theatre is proud to perform Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical CATS! Based on the universally popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, CATS tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of the Jellicle cats at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the […]
Elmhurst resident LoPiano heading to NCAA swimming nationals
Qualified in 500, 1,650 and 800 free relay. By Mike Miazga Correspondent Elmhurst resident Cara LoPiano is finishing off her collegiate swimming career in grand fashion. LoPiano, a senior at the University of Chicago who attended York and graduated from Hinsdale Central, qualified for three events at the upcoming NCAA […]
Park Board Capsules
Here’s what’s going on at the Elmhurst Park District The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on Feb. 27 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. Commissioner Doug Ennis and Commissioner Anthony Pelosi were both absent from the meeting. There were no public comments. Imprinted […]
More crime news…
Man allegedly pulls knife on bartender who denies his entrance On Feb. 28, Andrew Urso, 26, of Villa Park, was charged with disorderly conduct in the 700 block of W. St. Charles at around 9:16 p.m. Officers responded to a lodge in the area for the report of a subject […]
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. Disorderly conduct, trespass notice Feb. 22 A victim […]
Jacquelyn D. Berger, 91
Jacquelyn D. Berger, nee Lynch, a DePaul University alum and retired kindergarten teacher at Lincoln School in Villa Park, passed away on March 4, 2017, at the age of 91. She was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church, Elmhurst. Mrs. Berger is survived by sons, Kevin (Camille) and Terrence (Cynthia) […]
Pauline Widener, 80
Pauline Widener nee Durham, an Elmhurst resident for more than 50 years, passed away recently at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Jack Widener; loving mother of Paul (Geraldine) Widener; grandmother of Sean and Calvin. Pauline was an active member and Past President of the Elmhurst Garden […]
Elaine Ruth Pezza, 86
Elaine Ruth Pezza nee Deckert, of Villa Park, passed away on Feb 23, 2017 in her home at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Lawrence “Lorry” for 66 years. Loving mother of Gary (Mimi) Pezza, Laurene (Tony) Clarke, Lenore (Nick) Nessi, devoted grandmother of Sonny, Angela, Anthony, Timothy, […]
Police Reports
Area Police Departments 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. Addison March 2 • Jackie M. Brown, 40, of […]
