Many universities have been praised for how well it has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. While there were some teething issues when it came to online lessons, the crisis was extremely well managed. From sending students vital information about changes via SMS (Read More about how that’s possible here) to ensure […]

Kranz Forum on the Elmhurst University campus briefly became a foundry in December when Associate Professor of Art Dustan Creech and his sculpture students cast the Elmhurst University seal in bronze. The finished medallion will grace the hood over the fireplace in the Frick Center Founders Lounge.

From March 11 to March 19, the following people took the RESPECT Elmhurst pledge and agreed to act according to its mission. The Elmhurst Independent brings you the latest pledgors who include: Zaid Abdelsattar Cheryl Anne Paula Ciccarone Annice Coughlan Jimmy Crowley Pete Cruger Jennifer DeBosschere Daisy Dose Greg Gley […]

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A business in downtown Elmhurst has taken a political stand – exercising his First Amendment Rights — and isn’t afraid to let the public know. Dulles Cleaners, owned by John Dulles, reportedly had a sign posted in the window of the dry-cleaning business […]

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Monday, March 22 at about 2:30 p.m., the Independent received a communique from School District 205, authored by School Board President Kara Caforio, about Superintendent Dr. David Moyer “In January, Dr. Moyer announced that he would be leaving D205 at the end […]

By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on March 16 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Near the end of the meeting, board members voted unanimously to approve […]