Here’s what’s happening at the Park District By Chris Fox For the Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on Oct. 10 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. All seven board members attended the meeting There were no public comments. Tax levy […]

Saturday, Oct. 21 The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 College Hill Ave., is hosting “Olympic Rocks,” a program that starts at 10:30 a.m. for ages 10-18. Geared for middle and high school students competing in Science Olympiad tournaments, this class delves into the world of rocks and minerals. Hand […]

Cancer awareness event scheduled for Oct. 25 The will host its Hope. Lives. Here. Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. at the Butterfield Country Club, 2800 Midwest Rd. in Oak Brook. The annual event is held to increase awareness and raise funds for the Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center […]

Thursday, Oct. 12 • Free program on Historic Route 20 At 12 noon at Addison Village Hall, the Addison Historical Society and Historical Museum are hosting a free program on “Historic Route 20 Across the U.S.” Bryan Farr, Founder, President and CEO of the National Route 20 Association will take […]

Enjoy an evening of fantastic jazz music as Willie Pickens and Peter Lerner perform at a WDCB (90.9 FM) concert on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m. at the Forest Preserve District of Du-Page County’s Mayslake Peabody Estate at 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. All proceeds from the […]

Friday, Oct. 13 from 2-4:30 p.m. Friday Features: The Founder Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Friday. We’ll play the latest and greatest movies released on DVD. No registration required. *Movie titles may be subject to change* elmlib.org/Friday Friday, Oct. 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. York Chamber Music Concert Hear […]

Hula dance classes begin at The Abbey this fall Hula is gentle form of exercise that stretches the body and helps soothe the mind. Elmhurst Park District invites those 50 and up to participate in a weekly Hula Dance class at The Abbey. Hula adapts to all body types and […]

SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Princesses father-daughter program recently held its annual kickoff bike ride. The event started with a ride on the Illinois Prairie Path into Villa Park and concluded with a scrumptious lunch and outstanding service at HB Jones in Elmhurst. The Elmhurst Princesses program seeks to […]

For the past three years Nicholas Karavolos, owner of Ignite Fitness located at 263 N. York St. in Elmhurst, has hosted the Marc P. Frontier Memorial Fitness Battle in honor of Marc P. Frontier, a member of the community who passed away suddenly in September of 2015. The fitness competition […]

Legendary Bears coach to present Roland Quest Lecture Mike Ditka personifies toughness and drive, whether as the fearless leader of the 1985 NFL Champion Chicago Bears or the head of a business empire. With 40 years in the NFL and Super Bowl wins as a player, assistant coach and head […]