What’s happening at the Elmhurst Park District By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Park District Board held its final regular meeting of 2017 on Dec. 11 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. Commissioner Doug Ennis was absent from the meeting. There were no […]

A memorial celebration is planned to honor legendary York Boys Cross Country coach Joe Newton on Saturday, Jan. 27, at York Community High School, 355 W. St. Charles Rd. Newton died in the early morning of Dec. 9 in Arizona. He was 87 when he retired at the conclusion of […]

Pick of the Week The event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Dec. 16 Sunday, Dec. 17 Beginning at 7 p.m. each evening, Elmhurst Community Choir and Orchestra will present its third annual “Christmas in Elmhurst” concert in York High School’s auditorium.  Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the concerts. […]

Kids with special needs along with their families are invited to a special holiday celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from   3:30-8 p.m. at Wilder Mansion, 211 S. Prospect Ave. Celebrate the holidays with Special Kids Day at a free annual party for children (of all ages!) with disabilities and their […]

     Join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Thursday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., as immigration issues are discussed. A brief film on Immigrant Prisons, produced by Brave New Films will be shown, followed by the Executive Director of the […]

Spirito! Singers has announced that their Winter Concert, “Making Spirits Bright,” will be performed Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. Each of the three Spirito! ensembles will perform individually as well as all […]

Pick of the Week The event NOT to be missed Friday, Nov. 17 – Veterans storytelling event Beginning at 7 p.m., there will be a storytelling event for veterans held at the Elmhurst American Legion Post #187, 310 W. Butterfield. Free and open to the public, but registration is requested. […]

Saturday, Nov. 11 From 9 a.m. to noon Stemples Cycle Center at 494 Spring Road will be the collection point for people to drop off outgrown, unused or gently-used bicycles to contribute to a charity known as, “Pedal Power.”  They bikes are given to students in Chicago Public Schools as […]

Pick of the Week The event NOT to be missed Wilder Holiday Market Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4 The 7th annual Holiday Market returns to Wilder Mansion, bringing holiday shoppers a wide selection of one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, handbags, glass, ceramics, fashion, photography, gourmet food and unique holiday gifts. Hours are […]

York Radio Club offers class sessions The Elmhurst-based York Radio Club will again offer a weekend training class designed to allow participants to learn everything they need to know to pass their amateur radio license exam. At the end of the two-day session, volunteer examiners will administer the test that’s […]