Jack Jones remembers when a train fare was around a dime, and that the Chicago Aurora & Elgin train went all the way to Wells Street in Chicago, where one could then take an el train to the Loop. The era of that third-rail train sprouting from the far west […]

Support the restoration of historic Mayslake Hall at a 1920s-era garden party featuring games, activities, antique cars, antique silver tableware, a silent auction and music on Sunday, June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. Tickets are […]

ICGS inviting all school alumni, parents, and friends for reunion On the evening of June 2 from 7 – 10 p.m., alumni, alumni parents, current former teachers and staff, and friends of Immaculate Conception Grade School in Elmhurst, are invited to gather for drinks, food, and friendship at the Knights […]

With this being the 41st year of having Blood Drives under the Addison Blood Commission we have been quite active. Our next Blood Drive is Sunday May 7, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 37 Army Trail Road, Addison, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We invite all to join us […]

Montini Catholic High School in Lombard crowned their Prom King and Queen during a Vintage Disney themed event on Friday, April 21. The prom was held at Carriage Greens Country Club in Darien. Senior Samantha Santay (5th from left) won the honors as queen and Jacob Junger (6th from left) […]

Pick of the Week — the event NOT to be missed… Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 — Art in the Park, Wilder Park From 10 a.m.-5 p.m., more than 125 artists will gather in Wilder Park for the 21st annual Art In The Park. The day includes music, […]

Congressman interacts with guests U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi greets guests who gathered at Willowbrook High School on Saturday, April 22 for his Town Hall meeting. The Congressman took questions from the audience for just over an hour and then spoke with constituents individually.   Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (on stage) takes […]

By Marisa Mancini For the Elmhurst Independent They may look like sisters — and sometimes act like sisters — but Sarah Link and Leslie Schlesinger, owners of Savvy Sister, a clothing consignment company, are not related. The pair first met when Leslie moved to Elmhurst two years ago. “Between the […]

The Nitty Gritty of Marketing Yourself as an Artist The Nitty Gritty of Marketing Yourself as an Artist, is two separate events featuring speakers who will share their professional insight and advice about how to successfully position yourself as a creative artist. The events take place from 4 -5 pm […]

Recognition for Terri Hemmert, Doc Severinsen On Saturday, May 27, during the Elmhurst College commencement exercises, the Board of Trustees will confer honorary doctoral degrees on two people who have spent their lives sharing the gift of music, and who have special connections to the College. They are alumna and […]