The Elmhurst Park District Board of Park Commissioners reviewed and approved the schematic design for the new Wagner Community Center at their Monday, April 14, Park Board meeting. The schematic design is available to view and download at epd.org. Elmhurst residents passed a park district bond referendum in November 2024, […]
Author: RVP Editor
Philanthropists Judith Morley, Robert Jans to receive Elmhurst University honorary doctorates
At Elmhurst University’s 154th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 24, honorary doctoral degrees will be awarded to alumna Judith Morley, a philanthropist, University trustee and retired partner of the William Blair global investment firm; and Robert Jans, a generous longtime donor to the University with a deep commitment to student […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
Community Calendar
Recurring on Sundays Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Sunday open house. From 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, 111 E. First St., and visit the club’s three operating model railroad layouts. For more information, call 630-530-9584 or email: [email protected] Thursday, May 8 An intimate evening with Radius […]
Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot to support Elmhurst nonprofits fighting hunger
The Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot, a 5K fun run benefiting four local Elmhurst organizations, will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 6:30 pm. This exciting new event builds on the success of the long-standing Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot, with a mission to support hunger relief and basic human […]
TRAVIS CLIFTON CALVERT, JR., 78
Travis Clifton Calvert, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 21, 2025. Born on February 9, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, Travis was a devoted husband, proud father, and a friend to everyone he met. He is survived by his beloved wife, […]
New performance space a welcome addition to historical society
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT In a little over a month, the Elmhurst Historical Society (EHS) will celebrate the opening of its new “band shell,” but talk to EHS Executive Director Dave Oberg, and he states it will really be more than a place to attend music concerts. […]
Elmhurst Community Calendar
Recurring on Sundays Elmhurst Model Railroad Club Sunday open house. From 1-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club, 111 E. First St., and visit the club’s three operating model railroad layouts. For more information, call 630-530-9584 or email: [email protected] Saturday, May 3 An evening of Gershwin, Perkinson […]
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
Mayor Levin visits Lombard
Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin visited Lombard on Thursday, April 17, to read a resolution honoring outgoing Lombard Village President Keith Giagnorio for his many years of service to the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference. Levin was elected president for 2024-25 and was previously vice president. He succeeds Wheaton Mayor […]