Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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 […]
Results from the April 1 consolidated election Editor’s note: The following is an unofficial list of local election results. The results are provided by the DuPage County Election Commission. The unofficial winner of each race has an x in front of their name, or in front of the yes or […]
John Schuster will present “AI in Action: Practical Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence” at the April meeting of the Elmhurst Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, in the Kossman Room at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. […]
The Elmhurst Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is now accepting applications for three $4,500 scholarships for women in need of financial assistance to continue their education at the undergraduate or graduate level. The deadline to apply is April 15. AAUW’s mission is to advance gender equity through research, education, […]
The Parade starts off from Wilson Street and Spring Road heading north and ends at the railroad tracks one block south of St. Charles Road. The best parade in Chicagoland, the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day parade is expected to attract a large crowd. The parade features floats, marching units […]
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Right here in Elmhurst, one local family had the pleasure of getting to know Jimmy Carter—who was running for president in 1976 and 1980—and formed a bond that led to not only having Carter as a house guest, but afforded the couple a […]
Firefighters from the Elmhurst Fire Department joined firefighters from Bensenville and several other surrounding agencies to respond to a fire in the 600 block of South York Road in Bensenville on Friday, Jan. 24. According to Bensenville Professional Firefighters Local 2968, “Crews were met with heavy fire conditions from a […]
Sorensen holds on to 17th congressional seat as Trump outperforms past 2 elections Capitol news Illinois Preliminary, unofficial election results show no seats in the state House or Senate have changed party hands, although a few races remained too close to call according to the Associated Press. That means Democrats […]
Editor’s note: The following are unofficial results of races for federal, state and DuPage County offices, as well as results of referenda and propositions that were on the Nov. 5 ballot. Candidates who ran unopposed are not listed. This list is specific to voters who reside in Lombard, Villa Park, […]
Editor’s note: The following is a list of candidates running for federal, state and DuPage County offices who will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot, as well as a list of referenda and propositions. Candidates who are running unopposed are not listed. This list is specific to voters who reside […]