By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Thanks for a grant from the Explore Elmhurst program and The Driskill Foundation, the Elmhurst Art Museum held “Family Day: Patterns and Nature” on Saturday, July 30. Exhibiting artist Raul Ortiz led a collage-making activity with fabrics and midcentury patterns. Families with kids […]
Elmhurst News
City holds Special Kids Day for families; Kids learn about fire, police; ‘vote’ for their favorite things
On Sunday, July 31, a steady stream of visitors came by Elmhurst City Hall for “Special Kids Day, City Works!” Designed for kids and adults with special needs and their families, the new family event was sponsored by the Special Kids Day organization and the City of Elmhurst. Guests of […]
ERC’s Back to School Resource Fair takes place Saturday
Getting a good start to the school year can be one key to success, whether it’s having the proper school supplies, or ensuring a student doesn’t incur absences due to the lack of required medical checks. The Back to School Health, Career, and Resource Fair is intended to help District […]
Wayne C. Hoepner, 85
Wayne C. Hoepner, of Naperville, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away July 25, 2022 in Naperville at the age of 85. Wayne was the devoted husband to Barbara Hoepner, nee Becker, for 65 years; dear dad to Candy (Tom) Racine, Cherie (Scott) Palmer; beloved grandpa to Jason (Melissa) Racine, Jodi Racine, […]
Community Calendar
Saturday, Aug. 13 From 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, the Elmhurst Art Museum presents architect Erica Blawat who will lead an architectural walking tour of the architecturally rich City of Elmhurst—the only city with houses by Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe. Blawat provides historic context and fun […]
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 […]
ECPA Board Spotlight on Becky Marianetti
Public input sought via online survey By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent [Ed. note: This is the second in a series of stories about those who sit on the Board of Directors of the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts. There is currently a drive to bring more […]
EAM announces first solo exhibition of street artist Sentrock; Features works by community-minded muralist seen in Chicago neighborhoods
Throughout the Elmhurst Art Museum’s 25th year of inspiring its community, the Museum hosts a year-long celebration with a focus on the three major hallmarks of its mission: architecture (Spring), education (Summer), and art (Fall), culminating in the Fall season with the first solo museum show of Pilsen-based street artist […]
Women Who Care group gives $15K to ‘Warm Coats for Cool Kids’
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At its May meeting, the Elmhurst chapter of 100+ Women Who Care (WWC) awarded $15,000 to the Elmhurst-based nonprofit organization, Warm Coats for Cool Kids, operated entirely by Garry and Debra Vaccaro, who take no salary or compensation for their efforts. The mission […]
Elmhurst University sets new fundraising record; Reaches 90 percent of Elmhurst 150 Campaign goal
According to an announcement released last week, Elmhurst University has recently completed its best fundraising year in institutional history for a second consecutive year. During fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022), the University raised more than $10.1 million, the most ever raised in one year by […]
