On Sunday, September 24, there will be a PANDAS Dash held at Willowbrook High School, 1250 So Ardmore in Villa Park. The event will benefit PANDAS/PANS Advocacy and Support, a non-profit organization that is focused on building public awareness of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders and providing support to families struggling with […]

Event to include shuttle service from Metro station, two pool lots Something new and exciting is brewing in Villa Park. The inaugural Villa Park BREWFEST will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 from 2-5:30 p.m. at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth. This first-ever event will be a fantastic craft […]

Pick of the Week — the event NOT to be missed! Friday & Saturday, Sept. 8 & 9 — City Centre’s 4th annual Rock the Block Party Wrap up your summer with a free music event for the whole family when Elmhurst City Centre hosts its 4th annual Rock the […]

  Pick of the Week — The event NOT to be missed… Sunday, Sept. 3 — EWAN’s ‘Cue for a Cause “Cue For A Cause,” a fundraiser for the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network, will take place in the City lot at York and Vallette from 12 noon-8 p.m. This year, […]

 Our Lady of Lebanon in Lombard will be holding their annual Lebanese Food Festival September 1-3, 2017. This three-day outdoor and indoor festival features: authentic Lebanese food made from old-world recipes; cultural beverages, including Lebanese beer, wine and coffee; around–the-clock entertainment and dancing, with famous Lebanese singers, live bands, DJs, […]

Back by popular demand Following up on last year’s success, the Women’s Club of Addison will open its meeting year on Thursday, September 7, with a “What Was I Thinking” auction.  Members are encouraged to bring an item they purchased or received but have rarely or never used and are […]

A beautiful day enhances Special Kids Carnival By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Saturday, Aug. 19, the annual Special Kids Day Carnival was held on the site of the Jaycees Carnival, held over the past weekend. A beautiful day brought out many families who enjoyed rides, treats and […]

On Sept. 23, College of DuPage (COD) will host a Food Truck Rally & Sunset 5K, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit District 88 students. When registering for this event, participants can designate District 88 as the recipient of the funds, which will go toward scholarships for graduates […]

Montini Catholic High School in Lombard hosted its 28th Annual Bronco Classic Golf Outing on Friday, Aug. 11.  A total of 230 golfers including alumni, parents, and friends of Montini helped celebrate the day at St. Andrew’s Golf and Country Club in West Chicago The annual event was sponsored by the school’s Alumni Association under […]

SUBMITTED PHOTO Villa Park Independent On Aug. 13, Willowbrook seniors and sisters Kathleen and Julia Cicero, pictured here, performed at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield as part of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans and Gold Star Family Day programming. The sisters sang “God Bless America” as well […]