Cantigny celebrates Women’s History Month March events include Clara Barton and Alice Paul living history performances. February 22, through March is Women’s History Month and Cantigny Park will mark the occasion with four events at the Robert R. McCormick Museum, 1 S 151 Winfield, Wheaton. All are free to attend […]

Pick of the Week — The event NOT to be missed… Sat. March 4 — The Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 21st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off from Wilson Street on Spring Road at 12 noon, but there will be music and other entertainment taking place […]

Pick of the Week — The event NOT to be missed… Sat. March 4 — The Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 21st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off from Wilson Street on Spring Road at 12 noon, but there will be music and other entertainment taking place […]

Show about state’s first woman architect still offers programs Architecture is a subject on the minds of many Chicagoans, and the city’s rich history is closely entwined with its visionary architects. Yet, one of those pioneers has yet to become a household name in a place that puts its architects […]

The date of Wednesday March 22 marks the 11th annual fundraiser for the Misericordia Wild Game Dinner sponsored by many local organizations and Elmhurst resident Butch Navarro. Misericordia is a continuum of care and a network of services for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are […]

This year, the Grand Marshal of the 21st Annual Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley. After being elected Alderman of the 6th Ward in 2007, he was re-elected for a second in 2011. As an alderman, he served on the Finance, Council Affairs & Administrative […]

Growing dreams through charity Members of the Elmhurst based Hops for Humaniy charitable organization present a check for $10,600 to ‘We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center’ at the Red Arrow Tap Room on Monday, Feb. 6. ‘We Grow Dreams’ provides jobs for developmentally disabled people and is based in […]

Saturday, Feb. 25 • From 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., the York Athletic Boosters will holds its Annual Green Scene fundraiser at Fitz’s Spare Keys in downtown Elmhurst. Enjoy a casual night of bowling, silent and live auctions, raffles, pool, and bowling. Bowl with your favorite York coach. Many prizes will […]

Here’s what’s going on at the Elmhurst Park District By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on Feb. 13 at The Hub at Berens Park, 493 Oaklawn Ave. Commissioner Patricia Morissette-Moll was absent from the meeting. There were no public comments. […]

It has less to do with luck and everything to do with giving. Participating donors who visit any of 17 LifeSource community donor centers between March 5-19 and mention “Give a Pint” will receive a limited-edition St. Patrick’s Day themed T-shirt, while supplies last. The green shirt features a shamrock […]