Monday, December 23, 2024
American Industrialist Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” In 2023, some local lifelong learning advocates planned the Inaugural Elmhurst Lifelong Learning Summer Institute. The pilot program exceeded all expectations and this year, with funding from […]
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the Elmhurst City Council meeting on Monday, June 17, the following actions took place: • Desiree Chen-Menichini and Sarah Diamond were re-appointed to the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst University Commission. Both terms will end in 2027. • A temporary use […]
Pick of the week: 4 on the 4th race Thursday, July 4 The 19th annual Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th race will kick off the Fourth of July weekend by drawing as many as 1,200 runners and walkers. Come to Prospect Ave. between Elmhurst University and Wilder […]
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 […]
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Sunday, June 23 was a beautiful day for baseball on the Elmhurst University College Mall, where Elmhurst University staff and alumni (the Gown team) and City of Elmhurst staff and elected officials (the Town team) battled it out in this year’s “Town vs. […]
Music at the Gazebo on Spring Road in Elmhurst is held at Wild Meadows Trace on Spring Road by the Prairie Path. All concerts go from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Thursday, June 20th We excited to have Petty Cash, Chicago’s ultimate Tom Petty & Johnny Cash cover band play this […]
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Here are some of the actions that took place during the Elmhurst City Council meeting of Monday, June 3: • At the beginning, Mayor Scott Levin gave the oath of office to promote two firefighters. The first was Jace Weaver, who has been […]
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Following a request from several residents and a subsequent meeting with area aldermen, the City’s Public Affairs and Safety (PAS) Committee placed a recommendation before the City Council at its Monday, June 3 meeting recommending traffic control signage at the intersection of Van […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Leila Thornton, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left us peacefully on May 16, 2024. Leila was a beacon of love, kindness, and strength, touching the lives of all who knew her. Leila was the devoted wife […]
Patricia Ann Brennan, 97 Patricia Ann Brennan, age 97, a lifelong resident of Elmhurst, Illinois, died peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024. An avid golfer, tennis fan and traveler, Pat had an infectious laugh and was kind to all. During World War II, she volunteered for the Red Cross […]
