Well-loved masterpieces, favorites from musical theater, and dazzling performances by instrumental soloists and the Apollo Chorus of Chicago await classical music enthusiasts in the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s highly-anticipated 2021-22 season. Under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop, concert programs will offer music for a wide range of […]
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EAG holds opening for ‘Engaging Frida’
The Elmhurst Artists Guild (EAG) hosted an opening reception for “Engaging Frida” on Friday, July 16 in the EAG Gallery inside the Elmhurst Art Museum. Forty-five local artists were juried into this exhibition inspired by Frida Kahlo. The lively evening featured Mariachi music by Juan Diego Rojas and Juan “El […]
EAG holds opening for ‘Engaging Frida’
The Elmhurst Artists Guild (EAG) hosted an opening reception for “Engaging Frida” on Friday, July 16 in the EAG Gallery inside the Elmhurst Art Museum. Forty-five local artists were juried into this exhibition inspired by Frida Kahlo. The lively evening featured Mariachi music by Juan Diego Rojas and Juan “El […]
Registration now open for fall Citizen’s Police Academy
The Elmhurst Police Department is now accepting applications for the Fall Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA). This 12-week program runs on consecutive Wednesday evenings starting Sept. 1, and will include presentations on arrest, search and seizure laws, investigations and crime analysis, evidence and crime scene processing, crisis negotiation, and traffic stops. […]
District 205 Board discusses policies for upcoming school year; Health and Safety Plan approved
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a special meeting on Wednesday, July 28 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member Athena Arvanitis was absent from the meeting. Safety Plan approved Near the end of the meeting, […]
Richard “Dick” D. Bruce, 85
Services Friday, Aug. 6 Richard “Dick” D. Bruce passed away on August 1, 2021 at his home in Elmhurst at the age of 85. Dick is survived by his dearly loved and caring wife of more than 63 years, Betty, his three cherished daughters and sons-in-law Cheryl (Kevin) Smith, Joyce […]
Dorothy L. Pasij, 86
Dorothy L. Pasij, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away July 21, 2021, at the age of 86. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Peter in 2015 and is survived by her daughter Linda Pasij. Dorothy was a member of the Red Hat Society and also a member of […]
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 […]
Phyllis S. Greco, 95
Phyllis S. Greco, 95, passed away at home on July 26, 2021. Beloved wife and business partner for seventy five years to the late Emil Greco. Loving mother of Patrick Greco, Francine “Sis” Greco (Bruce Campbell), Philip Greco (Kathleen Olinger Greco) and Renee Greco. Cherished grandmother to Patrick Greco Jr […]
ECCI, American Legion hosting country music events; Update on plans for 2nd ‘Nashville Songwriter’ event
Thanks in part to City of Elmhurst Explore Elmhurst Grant Program funding support, Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 will partner with the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) to co-host a trio of country music-themed events—highlighted by the Second Annual Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser on October 16—all staged inside […]