When you love your job, they say you never really go to “work.” If that’s true, the City’s Superintendent of Forestry Mark Stevens hasn’t “worked” in almost 20 years.
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York’s Rob Wagner named Athletic Director of the Year
The Illinois Athletic Directors Association has named York High School’s Assistant Principal for Athletics, Rob Wagner, as the Class 3A & 4A Division 3 Athletic Director of the Year
Elmhurst Museum Day returns May 20. Trolley service scheduled to shuttle between museums
On Sunday, May 20 from 1 – 5 p.m., all are invited to Elmhurst Museum Day, offered FREE at all three local museums. Join in the fun for the 22nd Annual Museum Day in Elmhurst, a special event commemorating the important cultural value of museums to communities. Jump on board […]
Jeb Bush impresses as keynote; keeps his obligation despite mother’s passing
A few people were biting their nails and pacing the floor on Tuesday, April 17, after learning political matriarch Barbara Bush had passed away on that day at the age of 92….
Carson’s and its Furniture Gallery in Lombard to close; parent company to liquidate 256 stores nationwide
Carson’s, a fixture at the Yorktown Center and one of the center’s anchor stores when Yorktown first opened in 1968, will be closing…
IC CCW names 2018 Woman of the Year
Pictured here flanked by CCW co-Presidents Jennifer Morrissey (left) and Gretchen Meurer is Maria Shannon (center), who is this year’s Woman of the Year from Immaculate Conception Parish. Maria has been involved with the food pantry, Easter baskets, Christmas Giving Tree gift sorting, helping with the Bishop Blanchette scholarship award, […]
Fire Dept. holds ‘Wet Down’ ceremony, a tradition since the 1800s. Dedication of Engine 1 takes place at north fire station
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent On Tuesday, April 10, the Independent was invited to the north fire station to witness a ritual that dates back to the late 1800s. The long-standing tradition is called a “Wet Down” and is celebrated at fire stations throughout the United States. […]
Garden Club honors Baldikowski as Woman of the Year
Jean Baldikowski, longtime resident of Elmhurst, was presented the 2018 Elmhurst Garden Club (ECG) Woman of the Year Award at the club’s Spring Luncheon held on April 5 at the Butterfield Country Club. Jean is a well-respected educator, Fulbright Exchange teacher and former teacher of high school English, creative writing, […]
Waste hauling rates decrease for 2018. City signs new contract with Republic Services
The City is under a new waste collection and hauling contract, which provides a decrease in waste hauling rates for 2018. After a thorough bidding and review process, City Council approved a new 5-year contract with Republic Services of Melrose Park. An additional benefit in continuing with Republic Services […]
Property at 105 Cottage Hill sells. Condo development planned with retail space, rooftop deck
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent The former Service Automotive property at 105 Cottage Hill, across the street to the east of the Elmhurst Post Office has been sold, torn down and is poised for a substantial redevelopment that should add a whole new dimension to the downtown area […]
