State Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, will host a “Civics 101” community discussion about the legislative process from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Funky Java located at 30 S. Villa Ave. in Villa Park. “Now more than ever there is a lot of […]
Events
Early bird tickets now on sale for the Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest
The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation and the Rotary Club of Elmhurst are proud to host the third annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, located at 120 E. Park Ave.in Elmhurst. The Elmhurst Craft Beer […]
EMH Foundation’s 13th Annual Autumn Affair to be held Sept. 23
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation’s 13th Annual Autumn Affair will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Place in Chicago. Proceeds from the 2017 Autumn Affair will support Elmhurst Hospital’s behavioral health services, including programs to treat opioid addiction. The event will […]
Brewfest event tempts beer lovers
Something new and exciting is brewing in Villa Park. Villa Park BREWFEST will be held Saturday, September 23, at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth, 2-5:30 pm. This first ever event will be a fantastic craft beer tasting festival and will showcase the talents and unique beers from area […]
ECAF names Joe Schamberger ‘Friend of the Children’
Golf outing returns to White Pines Golf Course on Aug. 18 By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF) will hold its annual golf outing on Friday, Aug. 18 at White Pines Golf Course in Bensenville. ECAF announced it would be honoring Joe Schamberger as […]
Elmhurst Evangelical Catholic Church to begin Sunday Rosary for Peace
“A welcoming community of faith rooted in the Catholic tradition” Beginning Sunday, August 20th, 2017 at 12:30 PM, The Evangelical Catholic Church of the Holy Family at 159 West North Avenue will begin offering a public Rosary for the cause of world peace. Our invitation is also extended […]
Association plans 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
World’s largest event to raise awareness, funds for care, support, research The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, September 23 at Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village. Nearly 850 people from the area are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to […]
League of Women Voters of Elmhurst celebrate 85th anniversary
Join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Thursday, August 24 at 6 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion, 211 S. Prospect Ave., as they celebrate their 85th anniversary. The event is open to the public. Complimentary appetizers, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages and a cash bar will be available. The Long Road to […]
Impromp2 Abstract work of Andre Peraza & April Dippy
Impromp2, the abstract paintings of contemporary emerging artists, April Dippy and Andre Peraza, will be on display at the Park Art Center (PAC), 9 East Park Blvd., Villa Park, from August 12 through August 31, 2017, with the opening reception on Saturday, August 12 from 6 – 8 […]
Visioning Workshop to be held on Elmhurst Sub-Area Plans
The City of Elmhurst is excited to begin the process to update the Elmhurst Sub-area Plans, and is looking for input from residents, community stakeholders, businesses, property owners and other interested members of the community. An Open House Visioning Workshop will be held on August 29 from 7-9 p.m. at City […]
