Elmhurst Garden Club A garden in spring is full of hope, in summer lush with color and fragrance, in fall a garden becomes a cornucopia of plant and foliage materials to be used for dried flower and floral arrangements to decorate a home both inside and out. The art of […]
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“Return to School” Remote Learning Day Camp begins; Hybrid school program provided by the Addison Park District
The “Return to School” Remote Learning Day Camp program, formerly known as Before & After School Care, corresponds to School District 4 calendar designed for those enrolled in Kindergarten through 5th grade. The program provides your child with a safe, structured environment. The Addison Park District now offers Extended AM […]
ECPA Virtual Gala promises to delight and entertain; ‘Experience Boxes’ still available but selling fast for at-home viewing
The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) Spotlight Gala brings a lively evening full of great moments and remarkable, nationally-recognized talent to your home Saturday, Nov. 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. ”Creating a virtual gala has been a huge positive for ECPA,” said Board member Laura Michaud. “As an arts organization, […]
School Board Capsules; Here’s what’s going on at District 205
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Oct. 27 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Board president Kara Caforio noted that in-person attendance by the public was […]
Moyer presentation to Board covers COVID-19 related issues; Possible return to in-person learning as early as Nov.; basketball moves ahead
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent At the regular meeting of the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held on Oct. 27, District 205 Superintendent David Moyer delivered a presentation related to COVID-19 and the district’s recent move to fully remote instruction. Moyer said that the district adheres […]
City Council continues to juggle COVID-19 issues; Budget discussed for library, history museum, others
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The regular City Council meeting was held Monday, Nov. 2, which some aldermen attended live in-person, while others attended virtually. Every official was in attendance with one absent (3rd Ward Alderman Michael Bram) and there is a vacant seat in Ward 2, due […]
Robert W. Barrick, 87
Robert W. Barrick recently left us after a long battle with COPD at the age of 87. He was the second son of Lt. Colonel James (Jack) Barrick, a lifelong resident of Oak Park, and Ellen Metz of the Austin area, whose mother was a concert pianist who played at […]
Gene Marie Hogan, 71
Gene Marie Hogan, age 71, of Mount Horeb, Wisc., passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 1, 1949, in Waterbury, Conn., the daughter of Eugene and Loretta (Flanigan) Hogan. Gene Marie graduated from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College with a […]
William “Bill” Neuvirth, 92
William “Bill” Neuvirth, of Elmhurst formerly of Chicago and Simi Valley, Calif., died October 26, 2020, at the age of 92. Bill was an accomplished Hand Engraver who designed several awards for the entertainment industry. He was also a very talented artist who would spend his time reproducing famous works […]
Community Calendar
The Calendar is back! The Elmhurst Independent has brought back the Community Calendar to keep its readers up with what is going on around town. Upcoming events will be published, even if they are virtual and only available online. Please remember to be safe when attending live events by wearing […]
