The City of Elmhurst Police Department has announced the return of its Citizen’s Police Academy program. The Citizen’s Police Academy is a program run by Elmhurst police officers and detectives and provides an excellent opportunity for citizens to become acquainted with how the police department operates on a day-to-day basis. […]
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Celebrate Chicagoland’s most famous foods at Picnic on Park Sunday; EHM’s family event includes Rainbow Cones, Wienermobile, more
The Elmhurst History Museum invites the public to officially pay homage to Chicago’s most famous food icons—namely the “big three” of pizza, hot dogs and Italian beef—at a free event on the museum grounds. The Picnic on Park celebration takes place on Sunday, July 10 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. […]
Kaczmarek reports highest-ever vote turnout; credits mail-in, early voting; Hart ousts DiCianni for Republican Board Chair; Dems Yoo, Chaplin, Garcia earn ballot spots
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Even at press time on Tuesday, July 5, the results of the General Primary Election held Tuesday, June 28 were still unofficial, but following is the most recent update from the story published on Election night. According to information provided by the […]
Community Calendar
Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Sunday, July 10 • From 10 a.m. to the Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC) will host “An Afternoon in the Garden” Garden Walk & Boutique Faire, featuring six glorious private gardens and one public garden. Tickets are sold online only at elmhurstgardenclub.org, and are […]
A Juneteenth celebration
On Sunday, June 19, church and community members gathered on the First United Methodist Church lawn to celebrate Juneteenth with music, education, and guest speakers from the DuPage County NAACP, Patrick Watson and Michael Childress. In addition to listening to Jazz music and moving spirituals, participants could visit several education […]
Rock ‘N Wheels continues Thursday; Enjoy ‘Downpour,’ ‘Phat Kiss’ on Village Green
Addison’s Rock ‘N Wheels summer concert series continues Thursday, June 30 with Downpour, an AC-DC tribute band plus opener Phat Kiss, a tribute to the music of KISS, complete with costumes. Be sure to take a photo with Phat Kiss and share it on social media. Phat Kiss performs from […]
City, Special Kids Day plan family event; Offers chance to learn inner workings of city government
Save the date of Sunday, July 31 for “Special Kids Day, City Works!” which will take place from 12 noon – 4 p.m., at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York St. This new family event, designed for kids and adults with special needs and their families, is brought to you […]
‘Cue for a Cause seeks grill masters to compete; Bakers, grillers invited to register
Plans are in full swing for the 8th annual ‘Cue for a Cause benefitting the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network, and the call is out for all backyard grill masters to come put their skills to the test. Food is tasted by a panel of judges, and contestants will be awarded […]
4 on the 4th packet pickup this weekend at Fleet Feet
“Back to normal” will be the theme at 7:15 a.m. on Monday, July 4, as the 17th Elmhurst Runners Club 4 on the 4th race commences on S. Prospect Ave., between Elmhurst University and Wilder Park. An Elmhurst Fourth of July tradition since 2005, the 4-mile race attracts participants from […]
Tom Cullerton sentenced to one year for embezzlement; Former state senator received salary, benefits from ghost union job
By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS A federal judge in Chicago handed down a one-year prison sentence June 21 for a former state senator who once chaired the Senate Labor Committee. Tom Cullerton, a Villa Park Democrat, pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of embezzlement for receiving salary […]
