By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a special meeting on Wednesday, July 28 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Athena Arvanitis was absent from the meeting. Safety Plan approved Near the end of the meeting, […]
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ECCI, American Legion hosting country music events; Update on plans for 2nd ‘Nashville Songwriter’ event
Thanks in part to City of Elmhurst Explore Elmhurst Grant Program funding support, Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 will partner with the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) to co-host a trio of country music-themed events—highlighted by the Second Annual Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser on October 16—all staged inside […]
ATHS Community Night coming Aug. 20
Addison Trail invites all stakeholders to celebrate the start of the 2021-22 school year by attending the school’s fifth annual Blue and White Community Night – a time for fun, food and Blazer pride — on Friday, Aug. 20 at the Addison Trail High School football stadium. Gates open at […]
Former resident Nick Celozzi returns to film movie; Praises experience working at Elmhurst University
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Perhaps you know his father better than you know him. Nick Celozzi Jr. is the son of Nick Celozzi of the Celozzi-Ettleson car dealership best known for the slogan, “Where you always save more money.” Nick Jr. did not follow his father into […]
City honors Grabowski for ten years
Jim Grabowski and his wife Kristin are pictured here at a reception held at the Community Bank of Elmhurst to celebrate his 10 years of being the City Manager of Elmhurst. There have only been three City Managers to serve the City of Elmhurst and the average tenure is 29 […]
Architects present plan for Metra station; Based on public input, future includes more waiting space, other amenities
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent At the Elmhurst City Council meeting held Monday, July 19, the company CDM Smith offered a presentation about the plans for Elmhurst’s new Metra station. “We’ve been working on this project for the past five years,” said Chris Martell, principal with CDM Smith. […]
Police: Shots fired at 3rd and Willow; Seek any home surveillance videos available
On Sunday, July 25, at 11:39 p.m., Elmhurst Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Third St. and Willow. Upon the arrival of police, officers discovered several shell casings in the 200 block of Willow and on Illinois street. A witness reported seeing a gray […]
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Suspicious vehicle tries to entice juvenile into car On July 16, suspicious circumstances were reported after an officer met with a complainant in the 400 block of N. Evergreen at 6:15 p.m. who reported that an unknown suspect driving a silver pickup truck pulled up next to his juvenile son […]
History Museum’s research library renamed for benefactors; Request includes bequest of $150,000 for museum
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A report was adopted by the Elmhurst City Council at its meeting on Monday, July 19, recommended by the Public Affairs and Safety (PAS) Committee, for a request to rename the Elmhurst History Museum’s research library as the “John and Katherine Burgin Research […]
Rock ‘N Wheels presents Kashmir, Shade of Blues; Weekly concert includes food fests, Cruise Night
Addison’s “Rock ‘N Wheels” on Thursday, July 29 presents Kashmir, a tribute to Led Zeppelin, along with Shade of Blues, a Chicago rock ‘n blues jam band. Kashmir bringing’s only the best of Led Zeppelin to this family-oriented event. Kashmir re-creates the experience of a 70’s Zeppelin show utilizing authentic […]
