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Jury finds Aurora man guilty of first-degree murder in 2023 murder at bar in unincorporated Wheaton

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin has announced that following a three-day-long trial in in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh, a jury has found a former Aurora man guilty of …
Dr. Kim Darey, Elmhurst Hospital president (left) and Dr. Michael Hoffman, Elmhurst Hospital CMO (right), look on after Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin (middle) issued the proclamation of Oct. 10, 2026, as Elmhurst Hospital Centennial Day.

Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital celebrates centennial

On Saturday, Oct. 10, Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital held a community reception to celebrate its centennial. The community reception featured remarks from Endeavor Health CEO JP Gallaher; …

Elmhurst U. welcomes over 1,400 new students for fall term

A total of 1,458 new students started the 2026-27 academic year at Elmhurst University , including 605 traditional first-year students, one of the larger classes in university history. Members …

City plants 2 Jefferson American Elm trees in recognition of America250

The City of Elmhurst recently planted two Jefferson American Elm trees on the Elmhurst History Museum campus, just south of the museum and west of the new bandshell. The trees are part of the …
Sports
York’s Cotey ties for 50th at Class 2A girls state golf meet
York freshman girls golfer Madison Cotey finished in a tie for 50th place at the recent Class 2A state finals meet held at par-72 Hickory Point in downstate Forsyth. Cotey finished 17 strokes …
IC Catholic Prep girls flag football team makes progress in first season
In its inaugural season, the IC Catholic Prep girls flag football team went 3-11 overall. The Knights lost to Niles North in the Chicago Academy regional quarterfinals in their first-ever foray …
York girls flag football team enjoys a year of growth
The York girls flag football team took major steps forward this season. The Dukes finished 12-5 overall and 4-2 in West Suburban Conference action. York went 2-1 in the IHSA postseason (as a No. …
ICCP football loses to Class 8A No. 1 Loyola in back-and-forth affair
The IC Catholic Prep football team gave Loyola Academy all it could handle and then some in a Week 8 matchup that saw the Ramblers score a 45-35 come-from-behind win in a battle of two of the …
Obituaries
Larry R. Wing, 86
Lawrence Raymond Wing, known to his family and friends as Larry, passed away on Sept. 5, 2026, at the age of 86. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was …
Susan Marie Thurnall, 70
Susan Marie Thurnall passed away on Sept. 10, 2026, age 70 years. Susie worked 47 years with the Social Security Administration.  Susie was the heart and home of our family–compassionate, …
June Stromwall, 98
June Louise Stromwall, 98, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home on Aug. 13, 2026. June had lived in her Elmhurst home for 94 years, making it a place filled with cherished …
William "Bill" Kennedy, 77
Bill Kennedy (age 77) passed away peacefully at his home Friday morning, Aug. 7, 2026. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 54 years, Cindi (nee Schenck), son, Bill …
Rose Waltrip, 90
Rose Waltrip, 90, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 16, 2026. She is survived by her sister, Pearl Giammarco of Vero Beach, Florida, and other family members. She was …
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