By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the City Council meeting held Monday, Aug. 15, a discussion was held to review and discuss the City’s fees for ambulance services, currently provided by contract to Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. The Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services Committee (FCAAS) as well […]
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After hiatus, DuPage County Quarry tours return Oct. 1; Ticket sales begin Sept. 1
Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. for DuPage County Stormwater Management’s Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility tour which will take place Saturday, Oct. 1. With a floodwater capacity of 2.7 billion gallons, the Elmhurst Quarry is the largest of DuPage County’s 17 flood control […]
Foundation 205 launches annual tree sale
Yes, it’s Christmas in July (or August, rather). Foundation 205 has launched their annual outdoor tree sale benefiting Elmhurst District 205 Schools. Trees are on sale now with early bird pricing of $30 at the Foundation website: Foundation205.org. A long-standing Elmhurst tradition, the tree sale provides high quality Scotch Pines […]
Village named Culture of Health Prize winner by the RWJF; Veenstra, Barbanente, library staff weigh in on honor
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) located in New Jersey calls itself “the nation’s largest philanthropy dedicated solely to health.” It is committed to improving health and health equity in the United States. The RWJF periodically awards its coveted “Culture of Health Prize” […]
Library celebrates summer reading; Families enjoy party on library lawn
On Saturday, July 30, the Elmhurst Public Library hosted an outdoor party with crafts, games, and other activities outdoors on the south lawn of the library to celebrate the Summer Reading Program. There was a popcorn wagon, a bouncy house, an arts and crafts table and lots of lawn-sized games […]
Art Museum holds ‘Family Day: Patterns and Nature; Current exhibition closes Aug. 14
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Thanks for a grant from the Explore Elmhurst program and The Driskill Foundation, the Elmhurst Art Museum held “Family Day: Patterns and Nature” on Saturday, July 30. Exhibiting artist Raul Ortiz led a collage-making activity with fabrics and midcentury patterns. Families with kids […]
City holds Special Kids Day for families; Kids learn about fire, police; ‘vote’ for their favorite things
On Sunday, July 31, a steady stream of visitors came by Elmhurst City Hall for “Special Kids Day, City Works!” Designed for kids and adults with special needs and their families, the new family event was sponsored by the Special Kids Day organization and the City of Elmhurst. Guests of […]
ERC’s Back to School Resource Fair takes place Saturday
Getting a good start to the school year can be one key to success, whether it’s having the proper school supplies, or ensuring a student doesn’t incur absences due to the lack of required medical checks. The Back to School Health, Career, and Resource Fair is intended to help District […]
EAM announces first solo exhibition of street artist Sentrock; Features works by community-minded muralist seen in Chicago neighborhoods
Throughout the Elmhurst Art Museum’s 25th year of inspiring its community, the Museum hosts a year-long celebration with a focus on the three major hallmarks of its mission: architecture (Spring), education (Summer), and art (Fall), culminating in the Fall season with the first solo museum show of Pilsen-based street artist […]
Roselle man accused of shooting woman in the head at restaurant
On Sunday, July 17, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Roselle Chief of Police Steve Herron announced that bond had been denied for a Roselle man charged with shooting an innocent woman in the head early Saturday morning at a Roselle restaurant. Jamie Quijano, 22, of the 200 […]
