Tweets, speeches and storytelling: Messages from the 2016 election Obama speechwriter and adviser Jon Favreau to speak at Elmhurst College on March 9 As chief speechwriter and senior aide to President Barack Obama during the 2008 and 2012 elections, Jon Favreau was at the center of the storm for two […]

The Elmhurst Lions Club will hold their 31st annual pizza party fundraiser at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Rd., Elmhurst, on Saturday, February 25, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 each or a Family Price (5 or more) of $35.00 and children 6 years and under […]

St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off Mar. 4 By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The action returns to Spring Road on Saturday, Mar. 4 when the 21st annual Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at 12 noon. The parade steps off from the intersection of Wilson Street and […]

Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Thursday, Feb. 16 — EHM Foundation 17th annual Chef Fest From 6-9 p.m., the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation will hold its 17th annual Chef Fest at Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center, 100 Drury Lane. in Oakbrook Terrace. […]

Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 2-5 York Drama’s winter show, “Game of Tiaras” The York Drama’s winter show, “Game of Tiaras” will take place at York High School’s Merle Baker Auditorium Feb. 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. All […]

Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Jan. 21— Blood drive at Elmhurst Masonic Lodge The Elmhurst Masonic Lodge and the Church of the Holy Family, ECC, in conjunction with Heartland Blood Centers, will be holding a blood drive from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. by the […]

Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Jan. 7 – Frost Bite “Chili” Open at Sugar Creek Beginning at 9 a.m., brave the snow at the annual Chili Open at Sugar Creek Golf Course. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Warm up and relax in the […]

Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Happy Holidays from the Elmhurst Independent! ——————————————————— Saturday, Jan. 7 Stop by the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave., from 1-4 p.m. and learn more about fossils with hands-on activities for ages 5 to adult. See […]

Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Merry Christmas from the Elmhurst Independent! ——————————————————— Ongoing programs: • Currently on display through March 12, 2017, the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents “In Her Own Right: Marion Mahony Griffin. More than a talented artist and architect: Griffin was the […]

Pick of the Week – An event NOT to be missed… Enjoy the Holiday Season! ——————————————————— Ongoing programs: • Currently on display through March 12, 2017, the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents “In Her Own Right: Marion Mahony Griffin. More than a talented artist and architect: Griffin was the backbone of […]