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Elmhurst teacher Joe Schram retires in style

ELMHURST – Dozens of IC Catholic Prep alumni lined the front walk of their alma mater, laughing and hugging while keeping an eye on Cottage Hill Drive.After teaching at IC for 45 years, Joe Schram is retiring, and his students – old and young – wanted to greet him on his last day in style.“He gave u ... Read More »

Addison parking deck project still in the works

ELMHURST – An Elmhurst City Council committee is planning to again review the Addison parking deck project, possibly in a new form before the full council takes a final vote o

Elmhurst philanthropists to receive service awards

ELMHURST – The West Suburban Philanthropic Network will recognize Elmhurst philanthropists with two awards during the 11th-annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday at Meson Sabika

Elmhurst cemetery offers tours, stories on Memorial Day

ELMHURST – Historic Mount Emblem Cemetery, 520 E. Grand Ave., Elmhurst, invites visitors to observe Memorial Day on May 27 between noon and 5 p.m. with a small group tour and

Local News

Addison parking deck project still in the works

ELMHURST – An Elmhurst City Council committee is planning to again review the Addison parking deck project, possibly in a new form before the full council takes a final vote o ... Read More »

Elmhurst philanthropists to receive service awards

ELMHURST – The West Suburban Philanthropic Network will recognize Elmhurst philanthropists with two awards during the 11th-annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday at Meson Sabika ... Read More »

Opinions

Letter: Don't hike the minimum wage

To the Editor: Illinois job creators are speaking with one voice: Adverse consequences from hiking Illinois' minimum wage will far outweigh the alleged benefits that some are ... Read More »

Letter: Violent video games shouldn't be in library

To the Editor: Do you remember how vulnerable we felt hearing about the murder of 26 children and teachers at Sandy Hook? The Elmhurst Police Department immediately dispatched ... Read More »

Sports

IC soccer wins sectional on graduation day

LISLE – Saturday was a busy day for the seniors on the IC Catholic Prep soccer team. The Class 1A sectional final took place at Benedictine University in the morning and graduation was in the evening. After a 2-0 win over Queen of Peace, the seniors were able to go to the ceremony with a sectional plaque. ... Read More »

Run support wanted: York manages just 3 runs, 1 win against Lyons

ELMHURST – It’s nearly the time of year where executing and making big plays is everything. York baseball hasn’t been doing enough of either lately. Regional play starts Wednesday for the Dukes, and they will have to clean up the little things that have haunted them in recent action. ... Read More »

Reader Poll

What's your favorite summertime event in the western suburbs?

The La Grange Pet Parade
The DuPage County Fair
Eyes to the Skies Festival
The American Music Festival at FitzGerald's Nightclub in Berwyn