MARISA MANCINI PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Matt, Kassondra and baby Amalia Schref enjoy music on the seventh floor which is appropriately named after Elmhurst College. On Saturday, June 3, the Elmhurst College Jazz Band performed for a substantial crowd on the top floor of the Addison Parking Deck at 135 No. […]

Distinguished Western Women’s Golf Association Amateur event comes to River Forest CC When top amateur golfers from around the world gather to compete in the upcoming 117th annual Women’s Western National Amateur Golf Championship, Elmhurst’s own Maddie Hurt will be in the line-up. An Elmhurst resident and recent graduate of […]

Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 • 9:30-9:50 a.m. Chicka Chicka Baby Join us under the Alphabet Tree in the Kids’ Library for twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. Make visiting the library a regular part of your baby’s week. For newborns to 11 months with […]

Tuesday, June 13 at 7 p.m., Park Art Center, 9 East Park Blvd., Villa Park, Photographer Paul Elledge will be the focus of an Artist Talk about his current exhibit at Park Art Center (PAC), iPhone Once a Day, Everyday. Although this event is free and open to the public, […]

Photo courtesy of Greg Maksymiw   Marge Hall offers an oil painting demonstration to members the Addison Art Guild at a recent meeting held on May 11. She painted and lectured on painting a floral as well as a landscape work of art. Marge has a one-person exhibit currently on […]

Here’s what’s happening at District 205… By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on May 23 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Public forum brings discussion of class sizes […]

The Elmhurst Knights of Columbus will be holding their third annual Classic Car Show on Sunday June 25, in the city parking lot located behind the Knights of Columbus Hall on York and Vallette. The show which starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. is open to all […]

Community Calendar Saturday, June 10 Addison Trail 50th anniversary celebration continues From 5:30-9:30 p.m., Addison Trail High School continues the celebration of its 50th anniversary with a special event for graduates of all years. Enjoying an appetizer buffet, guests are invited to visit with fellow alumni as well as retired […]

Army Trail 3rd grade takes walking trip thru community Army Trail 3rd graders took a walking field trip to the Addison Historical Museum, Village Hall and the Addison Public Library this week. During the 2016-17 school year, more than 600 District 4 students were able to take advantage of the […]

Pick of the Week — the event NOT to be missed! Saturday, June 3 – Dancing Under the Stars at the Addison deck Beginning at 7 p.m., Dancing Under the Stars featuring Elmhurst College Jazz Band will be held on the roof level of the Addison parking garage, 135 N. […]