Here’s what’s going on at the Elmhurst Park District By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on September 25 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. Board president Vincent Spaeth was absent from the meeting. Van Voorst Park […]

Residents discuss Runway Rotation Tests, nighttime airplane noise At press time, the City of Elmhurst and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had scheduled a public meeting at City Hall to discuss the Chicago Department of Aviation’s Fly Quiet Runway Rotation Program on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The FAA was asked to […]

Partners with District 205 Foundation to gather donations On Wednesday, Sept. 27, Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC) and York Garden Club (YGC) dedicated a recognition plaque at the south end of the Interior Courtyard at York Community High School. Elmhurst Garden Club donated the plaque to York Community High School to […]

Dr. Mark L. Skowron was elected and installed as President of the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA) on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Westin Chicago Northwest. The IOA promotes and protects the safety and quality of eye care delivery throughout the state of Illinois. Dr Skowron has served on the board […]

The Elmhurst Garden Club recently awarded more than $15,500 in scholarships to six Illinois college students who are pursuing a degree related to horticulture, landscape design, biology, botany, science education, conservation, or environmental studies. This year’s scholars include Lauren Audi, a Northwestern University-Chicago Botanical Garden Masters candidate; Amanda Moss, College […]

  What was meant to be lesson in First Amendment turns into debacle By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Early in the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Independent received a notice that there was a disturbing display at York High School – it included an American flag on […]

Here’s what’s new at School District 205… By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on Sept. 12 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. Parents raise concern about flyovers Four […]

Commits to membership in O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission In response to concern for the welfare of its families and residents, the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board of Education of District 205 adopted a resolution at its Sept. 12th meeting authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between […]

Here’s what’s new at the Elmhurst Park District… By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on September 11 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. Commissioner Patricia Morissette-Moll was absent from the meeting. There were no public comments. […]

Plans to challenge Conroy in next race for Illinois’ 46th District Roger Orozco, police officer, marine and former school board member released the following statement today announcing his intention to run for the 46th State House District, challenging incumbent, Deb Conroy: “I am running for state representative because career politicians […]