By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Mayor Scott Levin started the City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 6 by introducing a representative from Ryan Construction located in Minneapolis, who is seeking to build a six-story mixed-use building at Haven and First St. (The meeting was held on Tuesday, due […]
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Police find firearms in vehicle of alleged battery suspect On July 4, a 36-year-old Chicago man was charged with two counts of domestic battery, interfering with the reporting of domestic violence and violation of a concealed carry license near North and Route 83 at 1:55 a.m. The victim told police […]
Elmhurst BMW hosts first-ever ‘Cars & Coffee’
Located at 500 W. Lake Street in the industrial park, Elmhurst BMW recently held its first-ever Cars and Coffee event, at which people were invited to come in and see the latest vehicles available for sale. This photo shows the front of the store lined up with every BMW M3 […]
Cherished memories saved for the next generation with help from the library; Rose Falcone learns to edit film to leave memories for her grandchildren
Rose Falcone, a resident of Addison for more over 15 years, had been wondering what to do with her old 8mm and Super 8 film reels. She had captured her family’s life on camera, filming weddings and parties, and hoped to pass on those memories to her grandchildren. Falcone knew […]
16th Annual 4 on the 3rd
The Temesvari family — (from left) Raquel, Emma, 5, and Noah, 6 — cheer as they watch the 4 on the 3rd race that took place Saturday, July 3 on Prospect by Elmhurst University. The race sponsored by the Elmhurst Running Club.
Elmhurst Hospital celebrates 10th anniversary
Ten years ago – on June 25, 2011 — Elmhurst Hospital opened a $450 million, state-of-the-art hospital at the corner of York Street and Roosevelt Road. A decade later, the hospital’s 2,600+ employees continue to deliver on its commitment to person-centered care. “It is hard for me to believe that […]
EMH Foundation names two new board members
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation has added two new members to its Board of Trustees – Kimberley Darey, MD and Richard Reichert. Both will serve three-year terms that run through 2024. About Richard Reichert Reichert, who was born, raised and lives in Elmhurst, is president and CEO of Community […]
Garden Club’s annual Walk & Faire returns Sunday; Tickets available online only through July 10
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent As a consequence of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC), like many organizations, found it necessary to cancel the 25th Annual Garden Walk & Faire scheduled for July 2020. Thus, the 25th annual “Afternoon in the Garden” celebration had to […]
After a year off, EWAN’s ‘Cue for a Cause returns; This year includes bake-off competition for desserts
Calling all backyard grillmasters. It’s on! After a year hiatus due to–what else–the pandemic, the ‘Cue for a Cause, benefitting the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network, is coming back on Sunday, Sept. 5 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. in the City parking lot at York and Vallette behind the Knights […]
A chance encounter ignites artist’s creative spark; Taiwo Owoniyi shares experience at Addison Library’s creative studio
Addison resident Taiwo Owoniyi is always working on something, whether it’s his art, his music, or his job as a CNA. But when he has the chance, he seeks out the library. “Most of the time, if I’m sitting at home, I have to do all the things that need […]
