By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Following a long process in Springfield spearheaded by State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst), dignitaries at the local and state and county level gathered to celebrate the passage of the Annie LeGere Law by planting a tree at Sandburg Middle School. The event […]
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North York landscape plan could take more than five years Consultant: Could be done faster if $6 million available
By Dan McLeister For the Elmhurst Independent The North York Street landscape plan could take more than five years to improve the eight blocks, but it could be done faster if $6 million is available, according to consultant Daniel Dalziel of 3D Design Studio. The goal is to unify the […]
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 Sept. 7 Kristy Howland, 53, of Elmhurst, […]
IC Catholic Prep football team routs Elmwood Park York football opens conference against Glenbard West.
By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep football scoring machine is in overdrive. The Knights moved their record to 3-0 overall with a 56-0 dismantling of Elmwood Park in a Metro Suburban Conference crossover game at Elmwood Park. In its three victories, IC Catholic Prep has scored 153 […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Sept. 17 – The 2nd Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest From 1-5 p.m., the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation and the Elmhurst Rotary Club present the 2nd Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, […]
Obituaries
Gary L. Carsey, 68 Gary L. Carsey, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 68. Devoted Life Partner of Joyce Faulkner for more than 30 years; dear brother of Verna (Robert) McCrae and fond uncle of Melissa McCrae. Gary was a retired Independent Computer Consultant and Past Exalted […]
Craft Beer Fest returns to History Museum
Elmhurst — On Saturday, September 17, the 2nd Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will be held on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park. Hours are 1-5 p.m., with special VIP Early Bird Entry at 12 noon. This craft brew celebration and fundraiser, now in its second […]
City Centre ready to “Rock The Block” Downtown fest begins Friday at 4 p.m.
Elmhurst — Elmhurst City Centre will host its annual Rock The Block Party this coming weekend of Friday & Saturday, Sept. 9-10. Send summer off in style by joining your friends and neighbors in downtown Elmhurst for this annual festival of food, drinks, musical entertainment and much more. There […]
Oktoberfest opens Friday Annual festival includes pizza judging, bags tourney, more
Villa Park – The 37th Annual Villa Park Oktoberfest opens on Friday, September 9 from 5-11 p.m. at Lion’s Park, 320 E. Wildwood Avenue, and continues through the weekend. This year’s festival celebrates 37 years of family fun. Opening night is 5-11 p.m. with music at 8 p.m. by Semple. […]
Community Calendar
Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Sept. 10 – Park District’s annual Touch-A-Truck event From 10 a.m. to 12 noon, the Elmhurst Park District will host Touch-A-Truck in the lot at Berens Park. All are invited to come out and see fire trucks, tow […]
