When it comes to creating vibrant concert experiences with an international flair, the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra is second to none for evoking sounds that span the globe and come together in interesting and harmonious ways. This special blend of world music will be on display when the Elmhurst History Museum […]
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Willowbrook student accused of making threats directed at school
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that a male Willowbrook High School student who is out-placed for a portion of the school day to Menta Academy Midway in Chicago, has been charged with two counts of disorderly conduct (Class 4 felony) […]
Elmhurst University preps for 56th annual Jazz Festival; Performers include Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, John Pizzarelli Trio
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band and the John Pizzarelli Trio will be among the featured performers at this year’s Elmhurst University Jazz Festival, one of the oldest and best-known collegiate festivals in the country. The lineup of guest artists also includes award-winning jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman, noted jazz drummer […]
Jessica Hurt named 2022 asst. principal of the year by IPA; District 205 Board unanimously approves new principal at York;
Elmhurst District 205 School Board has announced its approval of Jessica Hurt as the next principal of York High School following an inclusive and thorough hiring process that included public input. “All of the candidates for this position brought an enormous amount of experience, professionalism and talent with them,” said […]
Past parish president accused of stealing from St. Demetrios Church; Bond for Addison resident set at $100,000
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to a release issued on Friday, Feb. 3 by DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean, a former parish President of the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Elmhurst had been charged with stealing approximately […]
2-4-6-8, Varsity Cheer team goes to State!
The York Varsity Cheer team that qualified for State placed 11th in the competition held on Friday, Feb. 3 at Grossinger’s Arena in Bloomington. Each girl is forming a “0” – a zero – with their hands because their performance had zero deductions. It’s call ed “hitting zero” in the […]
Danhouser wins U.S. Soccer ‘Adapt and Thrive’ Disability Award; Serves on the board for diversity, inclusion in soccer
On Tuesday, Jan. 18, U.S. Soccer announced that Shawn Danhouser had won the second annual ADAPTandTHRIVE Disability Award, which recognizes an individual who is making an impact in the United States’ broad landscape of Disability soccer. Danhouser is also a coach at Addison United in Addison. “I am so […]
State of the City: ‘Excellent,’ says Levin; Optimistic message delivered to packed house at CBE
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Instead of the usual blustery below-zero temperatures, it was an unusually mild morning on Thursday, Jan. 19 when about 130 people gathered at Community Bank of Elmhurst on Butterfield Road to hear Mayor Scott Levin deliver the annual State of the City address. […]
Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade to step off March 4
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to the Jim O’Connor, Chair of the annual Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade, this year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 4, with Jack Island as the Grand Marshal. Island recently stepped away from his ownership of the Silverado Grill on […]
Villa Park juvenile accused of threatening school violence; Says he’ll ‘bring gun to school, finish what he started,’ police say
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced last week that a 13-year-old male Villa Park resident has been accused of threatening another juvenile and his family. The juvenile appeared at a detention hearing where Judge Demetrios Panoushis ordered that he be detained […]
