To kick off its new season, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra (ESO) presents Howard Levy on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. The program features music by Smetana, Chabrier, Rimsky – Korsakov, Weinberger, and will be anchored by the Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica & Orchestra […]
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Library to host Marlee Matlin for Deaf Awareness Month; Actress, activist appearing across Illinois via Zoom
The Elmhurst Public Library is joining libraries across the state of Illinois to host award-winning actress and Illinois native Marlee Matlin. In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, Matlin will share the highs and lows of her Hollywood career and journeys as an activist. The event will be held virtually on […]
EAG Gallery to host Perception Inspection; Exhibit features works of Randal Stringer
The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) presents its upcoming exhibit, Perception Inspection, featuring two dozen original paintings by Glen Ellyn resident and EAG artist Randal Stringer. The artwork can be viewed in the EAG Gallery inside the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst, from Friday, Sept. 9 through […]
‘Cue for a Cause fires up this weekend; Annual fundraiser for EWAN welcomes grillers, sauce specialists
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT It might be the event we’ve all been waiting for. How ‘bout some mouth-watering ribs? Or chicken. Anything that goes on the grill! This Sunday, Sept. 4 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. the public is invited to the municipal parking lot on […]
Rock ‘N Wheels wraps up season with ‘Styx’ tribute; Evening ends with fireworks finale
The final summer concert in Addison’s Rock ‘N Wheels series concludes Thursday, Aug. 25 with “Anthem’s Grand Illusion,” a tribute to Styx, plus “Sonic Road Trip” and a fireworks finale. Admission is free and the venue is open 6-10 p.m. Sonic Road Trip performs at 6:30 p.m. on the 95.9 […]
Character Counts in Elmhurst!; University athletes help clean up local area
Last weekend, a group of students from Elmhurst University who are on the football and basketball teams came together at Langhorst stadium on the campus to make “Character Count” in the City of Elmhurst and DuPage County. Led by Dr. John “Doc Jev” Jevitz, the teams cleaned up an area […]
City breaks ground at Vyne on Haven development; New transit-oriented development brings 200 luxury apartments to downtown
Ryan Companies US Inc. has begun construction on Vyne on Haven, the 200-unit, transit-oriented apartment community at 102 Haven Road in Elmhurst. Representatives from Ryan joined Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin, city officials and financial partners MetLife Investment Management and Regions Financial Corp. at a groundbreaking on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Upon […]
Elmhurst police investigating armed robbery of AT&T store; Car found abandoned in Chicago; suspects still at large
Elmhurst police are investigating a reported armed robbery that occurred at the AT&T Store located at 291 N. York Street, on Aug. 15 at approximately 6:56 p.m. Just prior to store closing, two offenders entered the store and announced a robbery. One offender displayed a black handgun and the other […]
Rock ‘N Wheels continues with country music
Addison’s Rock ‘N Wheels summer concert series continues Thursday, Aug. 18 with country music artist Joe Nichols plus Nate Venturelli for a double dose of country music originals. Admission is free and the venue is open 6-10 p.m. Nate Venturelli performs at 6:30 p.m. on the 95.9 FM River Stage […]
Council Capsules; History Museum to replace wheelchair lift; setback variation approved for 297 So. York
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT • At the City Council meeting held on Monday, Aug. 15, aldermen elected by consent to approve the appropriation of funds for a wheelchair lift installation project at the Elmhurst History Museum. The winning bid was awarded to Garaventa USA, Inc. of East […]
