Elmhurst

Former Woodridge Mayorr Bill Murphy, who led Woodridge as mayor from 1981 to 2013, died March 30. He was 81.

While Glen Ellyn picked a new village president Tuesday, voters in several other DuPage County towns were in an anti-incumbent mood.

Voters this week determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

This spring, DuPage and Cook county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Author to give Bernardin Lecture at Elmhurst University

The Elmhurst Park District hosted an Egg Hunt for Adults on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Berens Park in Elmhurst.

Join Elmhurst Park District staff in shaping Crestview Park’s future as plans are made to enhance the north side park and its amenities in 2026.

A St. Patrick's Day eve concert, a noted guest flutist showcased by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, jazz greats, military memorabilia and a day devoted to native plants are featured in DuPage and Cook counties.

A motion was granted Monday to detain pre-trial a pair of Elgin men accused of leading police on a high-speed chase after shooting at another vehicle, prosecutors said.

The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade traveled through Elmhurst on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Four suspects in a shooting were arrested early Sunday morning after their vehicle crashed near the I-290 ramp at St. Charles Road in Elmhurst, police said.

John Bishof: I think cell phone usage should be prohibited during class time. Messages can be checked quickly between classes.

Some DuPage County officials would like an update at the DuPage Heritage Gallery, located in the county administration building in Wheaton

Brightening midwinter will be concerts spanning diverse styles, along with a Market Craft Fair and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra appearing in the western suburbs.

A motion was granted Saturday to detain three Cook County residents accused of stealing a high-end SUV earlier this month and leading police on a high-speed chase, prosecutors said.

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for robbing a 7-Eleven store in Elmhurst.

About 60 area residents, many holding homemade signs, turned out Sunday afternoon for a rally organized by local lawmakers to ensure Medicaid would maintain its current coverage levels.

A resolution before the DuPage County Board on Tuesday would remove the name of the late Congressman Henry J. Hyde from the county’s Wheaton courthouse and rescind previous approval for a monument there in his honor.

Attorneys for a woman, accused of DUI of marijuana in a crash that killed an Elmhurst resident, are trying to throw out the toxicology tests, arguing labs incorrectly measured the drug in her body.

Historical hotographic display now open at Elmhurst History Museum

The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 25th annual 25th annual Chef Fest is set for Feb. 6

The Elmhurst Public Library hosted a day of service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

An Elmhurst native with experience as both a coordinator and position coach, Rob Harley has joined the Northern Illinois University football coaching staff as defensive coordinator.

Upcoming events, celebrations and services throughout DuPage County will pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

A motion was approved Saturday to deny pre-trial release for a Cook County convicted felon accused of possessing a loaded handgun, prosecutors said.

A Wheaton man was denied pretrial release Saturday following his arrest Friday on charges of stealing lottery tickets from convenience stores throughout DuPage County.

Illinois tollway leaders approved a new $2 billion, seven-year capital program Thursday that includes improvements to trouble spots in Cook, DuPage and Lake counties.

The York and Loyola football teams squared off in the Class 8A state championship Saturday in Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University in Normal.

With a change of venues from St. Charles for the past seven years to Elmhurst, a new collection of original plays will have their time to shine at GreenMan Theatre.

Allison Peters Quinn has been named executive director and chief curator of the Elmhurst Art Museum.

Volunteers worked at the Keith A. Olson Prairie during the clean up day held Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Elmhurst.

Elmhurst’s GreenMan Theatre Troupe presents “The Cover of Life,” a play filled with charm, humor, heartache and hope based on the true-life story of three sisters-in-law living with their husbands’ mother while their men serve in World War II.

The author of ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ will speak Nov. 20 at Elmhurst University

A motion was approved Tuesday to detain pre-trial a Chicago man accused of robbing a Wheaton AutoZone at gunpoint, prosecutors said.

Now that the polls have closed, Suburban Life is keeping an eye on several races and referendum questions throughout DuPage County

A shopper at an Elmhurst Jewel-Osco grocery store won $1 million last month in the Illinois Lottery.

A motion was granted Monday to detain pre-trial a Bellwood man accused of crashing his car into an Elmhurst squad car after he had been drinking.

A motion was approved Friday to deny pre-trial release for an Elmhurst man charged with fleeing from police and injuring an officer during his arrest, prosecutors said.

An Illinois Lottery player became the ninth person this year to win $1 million or more after buying a million-dollar winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket in Elmhurst.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Elmhurst University No. 1 in the Midwest for veterans

A motion was granted Friday to deny pre-trial release for two Chicago men accused of burglarizing an Elmhurst liquor store and leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car.

The Elmhurst History Museum has broken ground on a performance space that will bring a new outdoor stage to Elmhurst beginning in spring 2025.

Elmhurst police have two people in custody as they investigate a liquor store burglary and a chase that ended in a crash.

Costumed kids and adults took part in trick or treating through Safety Town on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 during the Elmhurst Park District Family Fall Fest .

During a recent interview with the Daily Herald on various issues, the two rivals for the 45th District state House seat chose their top priorities as the reasons voters should send them to Springfield.

Authorities have charged a Franklin Park man with two counts of bank robbery in relation with several suburban heists in the last year, Elmhurst Police officials said in a news release Friday.

The Elmhurst Public Library is accepting submissions to its Short and Scary Writing Contest for Kids in grades K-8.

The Elmhurst Park District will hold an open house and Q&As in advance of Nov. 5 referendum question

Elmhurst University to host author of book about Lori Lightfoot's term as Chicago mayor

Communities across DuPage County will observe the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with remembrance ceremonies.