State Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, will host a “Civics 101” community discussion about the legislative process 10 a.m. To 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 11, at Funky Java, 30 S. Villa Ave. Complimentary donuts from Kuppie’s will be served. “When I go door-to-door, I meet people of all ages who […]
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State of Illinois: Crisis and Resolution
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton will give the keynote address at the 10th Annual Elmhurst College Governmental Forum Not long after the November election, Illinois Senate President John Cullerton spoke of moving the state forward. “The numbers on each side of the aisle may change, but our problems haven’t,” he […]
Durbin Community Outreach Coordinator Greg Bales provides discussion about political action
Action for a Better Tomorrow – Elmhurst Empowered citizens from the advocacy group Action for a Better Tomorrow hosted Greg Bales at their monthly meeting in Elmhurst on February 27, 2017. Bales, the Community Outreach Coordinator for Senator Dick Durbin, spoke about working with local politicians, provided tips on how […]
Residential burglary appears to be “ruse-style gypsy scam”
Elmhurst Police are investigating an attempt residential burglary – Ruse Style Gypsy Scam that occurred on the 200 block of south Poplar Ave. At 2:09 p.m. on February 24, 2017, a caretaker at a residence discovered an intruder inside the home. When she shouted at the intruder, he fled […]
ICCP competes in Academic Regional Challenge
On Thursday, Feb. 9, IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) returned to compete in the Academic Challenge created and sponsored by the World Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) program. In the competition, held at Fenwick High School, the 14-member ICCP team finished third in the 700 Division, just short of qualifying […]
Grant Muren sentenced to 20 Years for murder of roommate
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin today announced that Grant Muren, 24, has been sentenced to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the 2014 death of fifty-five-year-old Charles Clarke of Vail Court, Naperville. On September 16, 2014, following a bench trial, Judge Brian Telander found Muren […]
Montini Catholic crowns 2017 Turnabout King
Students at Montini Catholic High School anticipate a week full of activities each year during their annual Turnabout Week. One highly anticipated Bronco tradition involves the election of a Turnabout King who is crowned at the end of the week during the Turnabout Dance. This year’s dance, themed “From Infinity […]
Junior Alex Meurer gets by a Trojans defender in the championship contest.
Police report incident of possible child luring
Public asked to be aware, report similar circumstances if any On Monday, February 20, 2017 at approximately 2:17 p.m., Elmhurst police responded to the 500 block of West Lorraine Ave for a report of a suspicious person/vehicle possible child luring. A juvenile reported that he was approached by a male/white, […]
Congressman Krishnamoorthi calls on Congress and Executive Branch to address hate crimes
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the statement below in response to reports that the shooting in Olathe, Kansas yesterday, which left two wounded and one dead, was specifically motivated by the race of two of the victims. Witnesses to the shooting state that prior to opening fire, the attacker uttered racial […]
