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The new Elmhurst History Museum exhibit includes some of the animatronic moving characters from Marshall Field & Co.'s 2004 Snow White & the Fairest of the Them All holiday windows.

Lost Chicagoland Department Stores exhibit to open Friday at Elmhurst History Museum

August 23, 2024 at 4:45 p.m.

The Elmhurst History Museum's newest exhibit, "Lost Chicagoland Department Stores," opening Oct. 6, will honor the heyday of such Chicago area department stores as Marshall Field & Co., Carson Pirie...

Richard "Dick" Dufort, currently interim chief of the Elmhurst Fire Department, is expected to be appointed chief of the department.

Elmhurst City Council expected to appoint Richard Dufort new fire chief

September 12, 2023 at 11:25 a.m.

Richard "Dick" Dufort, currently interim chief of the Elmhurst Fire Department, is expected to be appointed chief of the department at next week's City Council meeting, in line with the...

Elmhurst police officers James Ostrega (left) and Leo Elizalde (center) were commended by Chief Michael McLean (right) for saving the life of a man in a Glendale Heights courtroom last July in a ceremony attended by the man's family members.

Two Elmhurst police officers honored for saving a man’s life in courtroom

September 11, 2023 at 5:08 p.m.

Two Elmhurst police officers were honored recently for their actions in saving the life of a man experiencing a life-threatening cardiac event. Officers Leo Elizalde and James Ostrega were honored...

Elmhurst police investigating death of man who fell from Addison Avenue parking garage

September 7, 2023 at 10:05 a.m.

Elmhurst police are investigating the death of a 68-year old Bensenville man who apparently fell from the top floor of the Addison parking deck, 135 N. Addison Avenue, on Wednesday...

The new Field playground includes an oversized xylophone.

Elmhurst debuts new Field Elementary School

August 22, 2023 at 11:27 a.m.

Elmhurst District 205 officials formally opened the newly built Field Elementary School with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Aug. 16, that drew a crowd of students, parents, district staff and contractors...

Elmhurst Art Museum exhibit looking at Picasso’s work and influence 50 years after death starts in September

August 22, 2023 at 11:49 a.m.

The Elmhurst Art Museum's exhibition on Pablo Picasso will mark the 50th anniversary of the famed Modernist's death in a program that begins with Picasso's work in context with some...

Elmhurst police: Man caught with stolen merchandise, illegal gun

August 8, 2023 at 2:35 p.m.

Elmhurst Police Department officers responded Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 2, to a report of retail theft from Kohl's, 303 S. Route 83. A witness observed a male suspect and female suspect...

A fire early July 28 left this house on the 100 block of East
Crescent Avenue severely damaged.

Elmhurst fire injures firefighter, burns through roof of home

July 31, 2023 at 5:20 p.m.

A fire early Friday morning July 28 left an Elmhurst house in the 100 block of East Crescent Avenue severely damaged and sent an Elmhurst firefighter to Elmhurst Hospital. Elmhurst...

The main gate to the Elmhurst University campus.

Elmhurst University concludes record-breaking fundraising campaign

July 25, 2023 at 10:51 a.m.

Elmhurst University has announced the completion of its ambitious "Elmhurst 150? fundraising campaign, an 18-month long effort which ended in June with contributions totaling $55.3 million, more than 10% over...

Elmhurst blotter: Resident scammed after buying Lollapalooza tickets

July 25, 2023 at 1:27 p.m.

The following items were taken from area police department reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Alcohol Michael McKean, 67, of the 400 block...

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