While doing her weekly shopping, Addison resident Rachel Lobello became acquainted with a physically-disabled gentleman named Michael D’Agostino, who worked as a greeter at one of the big box stores. Michael was always pleasant and eager to help out…
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22nd Annual Art in Wilder Park: A Juried Show of Fine Art, Craft, and Design
On Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Elmhurst’s 22nd Annual Art in Wilder Park presented by Brewpoint Coffee will feature over 125 artists and their original creations…
From the City’s backstage… Mark Stevens, Superintendent of Forestry
When you love your job, they say you never really go to “work.” If that’s true, the City’s Superintendent of Forestry Mark Stevens hasn’t “worked” in almost 20 years.
York’s Rob Wagner named Athletic Director of the Year
The Illinois Athletic Directors Association has named York High School’s Assistant Principal for Athletics, Rob Wagner, as the Class 3A & 4A Division 3 Athletic Director of the Year
Elmhurst Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Battery April 12 Battery was reported at Elmhurst […]
Elmhurst Museum Day returns May 20. Trolley service scheduled to shuttle between museums
On Sunday, May 20 from 1 – 5 p.m., all are invited to Elmhurst Museum Day, offered FREE at all three local museums. Join in the fun for the 22nd Annual Museum Day in Elmhurst, a special event commemorating the important cultural value of museums to communities. Jump on board […]
Susan Johnson, 38
Susan Rebecca Johnson, of Elmhurst and Northlake, passed away recently at the age of 38. Dear daughter of Carol and Jon Johnson; sister of Stephen “Sven” (Leslie Hammersmith) Johnson. Susan participated in Day Programs with Oak Leyden Developmental Services and also Special Olympics. She enjoyed going to Special Camp each […]
Jeb Bush impresses as keynote; keeps his obligation despite mother’s passing
A few people were biting their nails and pacing the floor on Tuesday, April 17, after learning political matriarch Barbara Bush had passed away on that day at the age of 92….
Carson’s and its Furniture Gallery in Lombard to close; parent company to liquidate 256 stores nationwide
Carson’s, a fixture at the Yorktown Center and one of the center’s anchor stores when Yorktown first opened in 1968, will be closing…
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed… Sunday, April 22 EHM presents the Real Red Baron WWI Flying Aces At 2 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum welcomes history professor Peter Fritzsche who will talk about Manfred von Richthofen and the WWI Aviators, the “Real” Red […]