By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Aug. 23 meeting of the Elmhurst School District 205 Board meeting included a presentation about the district’s tentative 2022-23 budget, delivered by Christopher Whelton, the district’s assistant superintendent of finance and operations. Whelton stated that there would be a public hearing about […]
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City Council approves release of transcripts from closed sessions
At the City Council meeting held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, Council approved the release of transcripts from a closed session meeting that occurred on November 23, 2020. The purpose of this closed session was to discuss the threat of a lawsuit related to the Elmhurst Extended Care Development Project. At […]
LWV concerned about School Board holding fewer meetings; Also, some committee meetings no longer being recorded
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Marsha Baker, a member of the Elmhurst League of Women Voters, spoke up during the public-participation segment of the recent Board meeting of School District 205. Baker said the LWV was concerned about the board’s reduction in the number of its board meetings, […]
7th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest returns on Sept. 17
The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation is geared up for the return of the 7th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 1 to 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, located at 120 E. Park Ave. in downtown Elmhurst. After record-setting attendance last year, the […]
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Pick of the Week Saturday, Sept. 17 Heritage Foundation’s 7th annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest From 1 to 6 p.m., the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation will host the 7th annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum. Proceeds from the event support the Elmhurst History Museum […]
Such Stuff as Dreams are Made On; GMTT brings Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ to the stage
GreenMan Theatre returns to regular performances this fall with Shakespeare’s comic romance “The Tempest.” Many talented local actors are set to appear in the production which runs for three weeks, starting Friday, Sept. 16. Performances take place at GreenMan Theatre’s space at 232 S. York St. Shows are Friday and […]
Addison Police meet with homeowners in Golden Gate subdivision; Residents concerned with speeding vehicles in area
On Tuesday, Aug. 23, Addison Police Administrative Sergeant Omar Brucal and Crime Prevention Officer Malwina Sobanski met at Village Hall with residents of the Golden Gate subdivision to discuss traffic safety concerns in this area. The Golden Gate subdivision is located south of Lake Street (U.S. Rte. 20), and […]
Criminal suspect jumps from squad car, flees on foot; Man accused of catalytic converter theft remains at large
On Thursday, Sept. 1, Elmhurst Police detectives arrested two suspects for the commission of catalytic converter theft. The theft occurred in DuPage County and officers took the suspects into custody near Cicero and Erie streets in Chicago. At 2:01 p.m., a marked Elmhurst Police car was transporting one of the […]
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Pick of the Week Sunday, Sept. 11 Ceremony to commemorate 9/11/01 The City of Elmhurst will hold a ceremony at the south fire station in honor of the events of Sept 11, 2001, when our nation was attacked. The event begins at 8:30 p.m. and will include the sounding of […]
A network of kindness; Elmhurst resident dreams of ways to bring joy to community
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many people looked for ways to help those who needed it most. That was what was behind long-time Elmhurst resident Maria Shannon’s idea to start something she calls the “Kindness Project Network” in the fall of 2020. “When COVID started, I was talking to some […]