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Library launches new memory kits; Available to those affected by Alzheimer’s, memory loss conditions

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 1 in 9 Americans age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s, which amounts to more than 6 million people. In response to the growing number of people affected by Alzheimer’s and other memory-related conditions, libraries across the country have been developing memory kits for their […]

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Effective immediately, a free digital subscription of the Elmhurst Independent will be available every Thursday at no charge. Readers can sign up online at rockvalleynews.com. An email link to the print version will be sent to you by Thursday morning each and every week. A digital subscription of the Elmhurst Independent can easily […]

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Bill Shanklin honored

Mayor Scott Levin (left) smiles after bestowing the annual Darrell Whistler Volunteer Service Award to Bill Shanklin. He is the current chair of the Elmhurst Economic Development Commission, but also serves on the Elmhurst Public Library board, the Elmhurst American Legion board and on the Veterans Military Commission.

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Attorney, architect, designer present plan to 196-202 development; Open house attendees raise many questions, concerns

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT About 35 people gathered at Elmhurst City Hall on Thursday, April 21 for an open house introducing a proposed 28-unit luxury condominium structure located at 196-202 York St. in downtown. The meeting was led by Scott Day, an attorney practicing in Naperville, who […]

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 Community Calendar

Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Thursday, April 28 • From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Frick Center, Alexander Room, Elmhurst University will host a blood drive. Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcome. To sign up, call or text (847) 305-9998 or visit Versiti Blood Center of Illinois at […]

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Second largest USBC tournament in the country coming to Addison; County ready to welcome 3,400 teams, 13,000 athletes at Stardust Bowl

The DuPage Sports Commission (DSC) and DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (DCVB) are just weeks away from hosting one of the largest women’s tournaments in the United States—the United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships. Larger than Chicago’s NFL Draft, this 71-day tournament will take place from April 24 through July […]