By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT It was pageantry like no other. Downtown Elmhurst was turned into a parade of shiny vehicles decked in blinking lights on the morning of Friday, June 10 as law enforcement officials from a host of cities and villages came together to bid farewell […]
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Welcome to the Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Wednesday, June 15 At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst University Summer Band will host its first concert, “Music for a Summer Evening.” It will be held at the Gates of Knowledge on the campus. Concerts are free, bring lawn chairs, blankets, a picnic. Sunday, […]
Duckworth named Legislator of the Year by National Guard Association; Keynote speaker explains Illinois Guard’s role in Ukraine
The National Guard Association of Illinois honored U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth as the NGAI Legislator of the Year during its annual awards ceremony on Friday, May 20. “I’m so honored to receive this award from an association that has meant so much to me since I joined the Illinois National […]
Eagle Scout project dedicated to the late Helton, Regan builds enhancements to Army Trail Nature Center
During its May 23 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education recognized and honored Addison Trail alumnus Jackson Regan (class of 2022) for his Eagle Scout project. Regan built a planter box and two doggie bag stations for the Army Trail Nature Center in Addison. The planter is dedicated in […]
Elmhurst University Summer Band presents Summer Concerts
The Elmhurst University Summer Band will soon begin its fifth season with concerts at the Gates of Knowledge on the Elmhurst University campus. The EU Summer Band is composed of students, faculty, alumni, local music teachers and community members. The EU Summer Band will perform a variety of music for […]
EMH Foundation awards $12,000 in scholarships to teen volunteers
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation has awarded $12,000 in Teen Volunteer Health Profession Scholarships to six area high school students who volunteer at Elmhurst Hospital and plan to pursue careers in a health-related field. Each of the recipients received $2,000 through the Foundation’s Teen Volunteer Health Profession Scholarship program. […]
Explore Elmhurst trolley starts to roll
Hop onboard the FREE Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley, which is running all summer long through September 17th. It’s available from noon to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Trolley Route: (Fridays and Saturdays from 12 noon – 12 midnight) Stop 1: York and Park Stop 2: York and Schiller Stop 3: […]
District 205 facilities director offers update at School Board meeting; Plans for stadium scoreboard at York under consideration; needs City approval
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on May 24 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. The meeting included a presentation from Todd Schmidt, the district’s director of facilities. Schmidt noted that the new Lincoln […]
Vintage Baseball Game returns to University on Saturday
The “kranks” and the “strikers” are gearing up and preparing to “hit the apple out of the orchard.” That’s Vintage Baseball verbiage for “play ball!” The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation is once again presenting a throwback competition played by the old-school rules of the 1850’s when the Vintage Baseball Game returns […]
Addison Trail student charged with alleged threat against school personnel
On Friday, May 20, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Timothy Hayden announced that an 18-year-old male Addison Trail High School student has been charged with posting a threatening message on Instagram directed at school personnel. Michael Gamboa, 18, of the 2N100 block of Vista […]
