By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT In Pursuit of Happiness: Immigrants in Our Communities, the current exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum will be closing on Sunday, May 14. It explores the journeys of area immigrants and their descendants, who have carved out a sense of cultural identity […]
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Portillo’s food production workers in Addison pass union vote; Win representation by Iron Workers Local 853
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT After Portillo’s production workers in Addison won their union election on Thursday, April 13, despite complaints that there was “significant company intimidation,” workers held a press conference on Saturday, April 15 at Portillo’s flagship Chicago restaurant at 100 W. Ontario (at Clark St.) […]
A night to celebrate
On Election night, Tuesday, April 4, City officials – former and current – came out to Elmhurst Brewing Company to join First Ward Alderman Jennifer Veremis (3rd from left), who handily beat her two opponents at the polls by a vote of 866-494 over Engy Sutherland (unofficial). A third candidate […]
ESO bids farewell to musicologist Ted Hatmaker; Long-time pre-concert presenter to deliver his last lecture May 6
On Thursday, April 7, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra announced the retirement of long-time pre-concert lecturer Ted Hatmaker. Hatmaker is slated to present his final pre-concert lecture immediately preceding ESO’s season finale, Beethoven 9, on Saturday, May 6. His lecture, as with all his lectures, is designed to enrich the concert-goers’ […]
Bunnies in Blue…
A little boy dressed in blue named John Michael found a comfy spot for himself and his personalized Easter basket on the lap of the Easter Bunny, who happened to be dressed in blue as well! It all took place on Saturday, April 8 at the Spring Road Egg Hunt. […]
Tornado tears through Addison, damages roofs, buildings; County issues disaster declaration
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On Monday, April 3, DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy issued a disaster proclamation for DuPage County in response to damage that occurred during a tornado that occurred in Addison on Friday, March 31. “Issuing a disaster declaration allows County residents impacted by […]
Former resident, WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday; Emil Garippo reflects on the century
“They all thought I was nuts.” In the 1960s, jogging was not something people did. But in his own quiet way, Emil Garippo has been at the frontlines of change, challenge and progress in America for almost 100 years. On Saturday, April 1, he reached that goal exactly. Still exercising […]
Elmhurst U music faculty to perform spring recital
On Sunday, April 16 at 7 p.m., eight faculty members of the Elmhurst University Music Department will join in a showcase performance recital for the greater Elmhurst community and Elmhurst music students. The Spring Faculty Recital will be performed in the Buik Recital Hall inside the Irion Hall Music Building […]
Spring Road Egg Hunt Saturday at 1 p.m.
Come join the Spring Road Business Association for fun on Saturday, April 8 and visit with the Easter Bunny. Thousands of candy-filled eggs will be scattered throughout the Wild Meadows Trace by the Gazebo on Spring Road for an egg hunt that starts PROMPTLY at 1 p.m. Don’t be late […]
School Board Capsules; Here’s what’s going on at District 205
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 21 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Six of the board’s seven members attended the meeting. Board member Karen Stuefen was absent from the […]
