“Stories Behind the Songs,” the Third Annual Military Benefit featuring a trio of hit songwriters including Frank Myers (a Grammy award winner), Brice Long and Jason Sever, who will perform to the Normandy Room at Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 at 310 West Butterfield Road on Saturday, Nov. 12, […]
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Elmhurst University bands to perform fall concert
The Elmhurst University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will perform their first formal concert of the new academic year on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel. In addition, Elmhurst University and the Elmhurst University Music Department will be welcoming and featuring their new Professor of Oboe, Julie […]
Senior Commission to host ‘Conversation with Mayor Levin’
The City of Elmhurst Senior Citizen Commission and Mayor Scott Levin will present a “Coffee and Conversation on Senior Services,” hosted by Mayor Scott Levin. This in-person community event will be held on Friday, Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. Mayor Scott Levin will focus on senior services provided by the […]
Public hearing on 196-202 No. York project continued to Oct. 18; Numerous residents voice concerns at ZPC meeting; owner of childcare business especially frustrated
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT About 50 people came to Elmhurst City Hall on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 4 to take part or listen in on the public hearing held at a meeting of the City’s Zoning and Planning Commission. Chair Susan Rose set ground rules at […]
Addison police officer named to Sports Hall of Fame; Tom Hostetler visits alma mater to be honored for second time
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT Veteran Addison police officer Tom Hostetler recently made the trek from his home in Illinois to Mississippi, where he was elected to the East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) Sports Hall of Fame. He took the trip to participate in induction festivities that took […]
Elmhurst University welcomes Rev. Dr. William R. Johnson; Celebration to include ‘Out and Faithful’ event, intercultural lecture
Elmhurst University will host two events in October that celebrate Rev. Dr. William R. Johnson, a 1968 Elmhurst alumnus and the first openly gay person to be ordained by a mainline Christian denomination. On Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m., National Coming Out Day, the University will host “Out and […]
Another York St. development looms in future; Public hearing before ZPC set for Oct. 4
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT [Editor’s note: Due to press deadlines, this article was written to provide background prior to the Oct. 4 public hearing. Another story following the public hearing will be made available on the web site at theindependentnewspapers.com.] At its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 4, […]
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Pick of the Week York Drama presents Shakespeare’s As You Like It. On Thursday, Oct. 13, Friday, Oct. 14, Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16, York High School Drama will present William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Fri., and Sat., […]
Frerichs released; Lombard native freed in exchange for Afghan tribal leader imprisoned in U.S. on drug trafficking changes
By Mike Sandrolini LOMBARDIAN STAFF REPORTER The long ordeal of Lombard native Mark Frerichs being held hostage in Afghanistan has finally ended. And it is indeed a happy ending for him and his family. After over two years of being held captive by the Taliban, senior Biden Administration officials confirmed […]
Delegation of Mongolian dignitaries visit City; Discuss levels of government, social programs, waste disposal, water treatment
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Last week, a group of visitors from the country of Mongolia came to northern Illinois to learn about our system of government and various social programs by meeting with officials of several cities, villages and other entities including the City of Elmhurst. The […]
