Monday, November 25, 2024
When the Independent published a story about Livia, the new restaurant in town, it was learned Elmhurst’s own Charles Walsh Jr. was one of the business’s silent partners. It seemed like a good reason to catch up with Walsh and see what development endeavors he has been involved with of late
United Community Concerns Association will host the 2nd annual Taste of the Town: Food for Life, an Elmhurst food and drink sampling event. It will take place on Thursday, May 17, from 6-10 p.m. at Wilder Mansion. The evening will showcase food, wine, and beer tastings from 17 Elmhurst businesses, […]
For lovers of craft beer, live music, and the camaraderie of a good beer fest, make plans to be at Pints Elmhurst on Saturday, May 19 from 2-4 p.m. for a special Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest ticket pre-sale event.
At least eight teenagers were injured following a fire pit explosion Saturday, April 28 in Glendale Heights. Glenbard East High School students were among those injured, according to published and television news reports. Glendale Heights police said the incident occurred at around 10:16 p.m. at a residence in the […]
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced last week that a Glen Ellyn man accused of a hit-and-run crash in Villa Park has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Lawrence Sieber, 64, of 89 S. Park Avenue, appeared at a sentencing hearing this afternoon […]
Trolley will shuttle between museums on regular schedule For the past 22 years, the City of Elmhurst has celebrated its commitment to cultural arts with a very special annual tradition—Elmhurst Museum Day. This international day of celebration commemorates the value that museums bring to the community as an important resource […]
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on April 24 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Commissioner Chris Blum was absent from the meeting, which lasted about three hours. Accomplishments recognized The board honored […]
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The meeting of the Elmhurst District 205 School Board had a presentation by representatives of the district’s architecture firm—Wight and Company. The representatives discussed four scenarios for upgrades to the district’s facilities. The first two scenarios were labeled as “treading water,” because […]
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on April 23 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. Commissioner Doug Ennis was absent from the meeting. There were no public comments. Challenges persist with registration software The […]
While doing her weekly shopping, Addison resident Rachel Lobello became acquainted with a physically-disabled gentleman named Michael D’Agostino, who worked as a greeter at one of the big box stores. Michael was always pleasant and eager to help out…
