Saturday, Aug. 5 Sensory friendly tour of the Library From 9:15-10 a.m., the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza, will be hosting a sensory-friendly tour of what the library has to offer you and your family (for children fifth grade and under; families are welcome). This 45-minute tour will include staff […]
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Community Cable TV Programs
August 2017 Programs air on Comcast Channel 6 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 Programs may also be found at ElmhurstTV.com Elmhurst Our Kind of Town #1402 Elmhurst History Museum Presents “Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died” Host: Patrice Roche Sundays at 6 p.m. & Saturdays at 6 p.m. (Starts Sat […]
Foxxconn brings $10 billion investment, 13,000 new jobs to Wisconsin
Illinois looks on as its neighbor attracts largest foreign jobs investment in nation’s history ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK Taiwanese tech company Foxxconn, known for producing displays for Apple devices, announced Wednesday that it would be entering into an agreement to invest $10 billion in a massive new facility in Southeast Wisconsin, […]
Annual Kite Fest takes to the sky Aug. 5
Make plans to stop by Berens Park in Elmhurst on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for Elmhurst Park District’s annual Kite Fest, a day of free fun for all ages! The skies will be alive with kite stunts and tricks as Elmhurst welcomes some of the Midwest’s best […]
AAUW Used Book Sale opens Thursday
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Elmhurst Area Branch is hosting its annual Used Book Sale August 3-6 at Lincoln Elementary School, 565 S. Fairfield Avenue. Thousands of books (hardback and paperback) are available to purchase. Donated entirely by the community and sorted into over 30 categories, the sale […]
Elmhurst History Museum news…
Disco Demolition exhibit extended through Dec. 31 Last week, the Elmhurst History Museum announced that its current exhibit, Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died, has been extended through the end of the year. Disco Demolition Night exploded on July 12, 1979 in the middle of a White Sox doubleheader and […]
York Theatre, History Museum present “Saturday Night Fever”
Film celebrates 40-year anniversary of classic starring Travolta This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of “Saturday Night Fever,” the American cult classic that brought disco music out of the clubs and to the masses creating an enduring cultural, cinematic and musical phenomenon. With its danceable Bee Gees […]
Thousands answer the call, but Red Cross blood shortage continues
In appreciation, $5 Target eGiftCard™ available for all those who come out to give Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, but there continues to be a critical summer blood shortage. Eligible donors of […]
Cantigny expands French celebration with new event
French Picnic Under the Stars debuts prior to 10th Annual French Connection Day This year, Cantigny Park’s annual tribute to France begins a day early, with a festive French-themed evening combining food, wine, live music and stargazing. French Picnic Under the Stars, a first-time event, is set for Saturday, August […]
Villa Park recreation programs
Free Fitness Week Villa Park Recreation is offering a free Fitness Week July 31-August 4. Attend any Fitness Easy Pass class at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa for free. No Easy Pass punch card is necessary; just sign in prior to attending each class. Choose from several classes […]
