SUBMITTED PHOTO Villa Park Independent Students pictured here are enjoying Willowbrook’s freshmen orientation program called “Progress,” which took place July 31 to Aug. 4. The program offered tours of the building, along with the teaching Warrior Code/expectations, extracurricular opportunities and what it means to be a Warrior.

Philharmonic to premiere composition honoring India’s independence As part of the Chicago World Music Festival, the Elmhurst College and Community Philharmonic Orchestra and Singers will perform the world premiere of a specially commissioned symphony on September 9 in Millennium Park. Under the direction of Joanne May, assistant professor of music […]

The Addison Center for the Arts has announced its latest exhibit, “Gathering Grains and Grooves” by Benjamin F. Calvert III. The exhibit will be on display August 23 – September 23 with an artist reception Friday, September 8 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ben is a printmaker with a passion […]

At Indian Trail, middle school students came to pick up their school schedules, gym suits and ID cards last week as they prepare to head into a new school year. Students and parents had a chance to greet old friends and walk through their class schedules while picking up important […]

Ongoing events … • Get your high school diploma The Addison Public Library is now offering adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through a new program, Career Online High School (COHS). The library is providing a limited number of free scholarships to qualified adult learners who […]

     Something new and exciting is brewing in Villa Park. Villa Park BREWFEST will be held Saturday, September 23, at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth, 2-5:30 pm. This first ever event will be a fantastic craft beer tasting festival and will showcase the talents and unique beers from […]

The 28th Annual Jaycees Charity Carnival will be held this week from Aug. 17-20 in the same location as prior years, along Park Ave. between Prospect and Myrtle and the Mill Theatre parking lot. The Carnival has become an important part of summer tradition in Elmhurst. Special Children’s Day will […]

Enjoy an end-of-summer evening of music, food and fun. Elmhurst Park District invites you to the fifth annual Park Palooza on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 5-10 p.m. at Berens Park. This free family event will feature live music including Second Time Around from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and No Alternative from 8-10:15 […]

By Mike Miazga Correspondent The IC Catholic Prep football program will host a fantasy football training camp with Matt Bowen on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 7-10 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Elmhurst. The event will be led by ESPN analyst and former football player Bowen, who is […]

In an effort to save lives by reducing fatal and serious-injury crashes, the Elmhurst Police Department continues to take part in a year-long grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) that provides funding for additional enforcement of DUI and seatbelt laws. Roadside safety checkpoints have proven to be a […]