ELMHURST COLLEGE BANDS PERFORM WINTER CONCERT ON MARCH 12 ELMHURST, Ill., March 6, 2017—The Elmhurst College Symphonic Band and Elmhurst College Wind Ensemble will present their annual Winter Concert on Sunday, March 12, featuring performances in a variety of musical styles. The bands will perform at 3:00 p.m. in Hammerschmidt […]

By Marisa Mancini For the Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Commission on Youth is sponsoring its third annual Teen Job/Volunteer Fair on Thursday, March 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. It will take place in York Commons at York High School and is expected to draw a large crowd of students […]

  On Friday, February 3, the Immaculate Conception Grade School community gathered at a Mass to celebrate the close of Catholic Schools Week. At the conclusion of Mass, ICGS Principal Cathy Linley presented the school’s 2017 Distinguished Graduate Award to Paul Daudelin, a member of IC Parish for almost 63 […]

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) held its biennial Wall of Honor Award presentation – a key event in the celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Immaculate Conception Pastor, Very Rev. Thomas Paul, led a special Mass, followed by an award presentation for this year’s ICCP Wall of Honor […]

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton will give the keynote address at the 10th Annual Elmhurst College Governmental Forum Not long after the November election, Illinois Senate President John Cullerton spoke of moving the state forward. “The numbers on each side of the aisle may change, but our problems haven’t,” he […]

Action for a Better Tomorrow – Elmhurst Empowered citizens from the advocacy group Action for a Better Tomorrow hosted Greg Bales at their monthly meeting in Elmhurst on February 27, 2017. Bales, the Community Outreach Coordinator for Senator Dick Durbin, spoke about working with local politicians, provided tips on how […]

On Thursday, Feb. 9, IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) returned to compete in the Academic Challenge created and sponsored by the World Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) program.  In the competition, held at Fenwick High School, the 14-member ICCP team finished third in the 700 Division, just short of qualifying […]

Students at Montini Catholic High School anticipate a week full of activities each year during their annual Turnabout Week. One highly anticipated Bronco tradition involves the election of a Turnabout King who is crowned at the end of the week during the Turnabout Dance. This year’s dance, themed “From Infinity […]

Getting dressed up to attend a high school prom or dance can be a big deal. Sometimes, the cost of formal wear can be overwhelming. The York High School PTSA (Parent/Teacher/Student Association) invites young ladies to attend the “Say Yes to the Prom Dress” event at the sixth annual prom […]