Suspect “fixes” non-existent dent in car, demands payment from victim On April 4, a victim told police at 4:31 p.m. while sitting in his car in the parking lot of a store in the 900 block of S. York, an unknown suspect described only as “Hispanic” pulled behind him stating […]
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Elmhurst University music faculty plan Spring Recital April 10
On Sunday, April 10, at 7 p.m., seven faculty members of the Elmhurst University Music Department will join together in a showcase recital for Elmhurst music students and the greater Elmhurst community. The Spring Faculty Recital will be performed in the Buik Recital Hall inside the Irion Hall Music Building […]
Behind the scenes: How the library adds new items to the collection
You already know that library shelves are filled with books, movies, and more. But do you know how those items get into the library’s collection for patrons to take home? The Materials Management department at the Addison Public Library works behind the scenes to bring the best materials to our […]
Easter Cantata to be performed at First Cong
The Music Ministry of First Congregational UCC of Elmhurst, 235 S. Kenilworth Av., led by Music Minister Jim Molina is presenting an Easter Cantata, “Arise!” on Palm Sunday, April 10 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to experience the power of the cross as the story of Christ’s journey […]
Bensenville Park District considers sale of White Pines property
Area near O’Hare sought by redevelopers By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to a story reported by the Daily Herald last week, developers may have their eyes on the White Pines Golf Club property located at 500 W. Jefferson St. in Bensenville. The club’s 260 acres is bordered […]
Churchville student advances to Nationals in PTA Art Contest; Eighth grades entered original artwork in the film production category
Elmhurst District 205 will be represented at the National level in the PTA Reflections Competition. Delilah Kamins, an eighth grade student at Churchville Middle School, submitted her entry “Shop For Your World” in the Film Production category. A total of 288 entries representing six categories were received at the state […]
Curetons inducted into Civic Hall of Fame
At the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 103rd Annual Awards Gala held on Friday, March 25 at Elmhurst University, former President Bryant Cureton along with his wife Jeanette were inducted into the Elmhurst Civic Hall of Fame. They were chosen not only for their outstanding contributions to the University, […]
Elmhurst stands united in support of Ukraine; A moment of togetherness, a day of giving set for April 6
The City of Elmhurst, Elmhurst District 205, Elmhurst Park District, Elmhurst Public Library, and Elmhurst University have joined in organizing an event on Wednesday, April 6th to support the people of Ukraine. Various local organizations will be participating and all are welcome to attend. Together, Elmhurst community members will stand […]
Illinois Council of Orchestras announces annual awards; ESO, Alltop among recipients
The Illinois Council of Orchestras is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of its annual awards for excellence in the field of music performance and for support of musical organizations. An awards panel of judges drawn from the Illinois Council of Orchestras Board of Directors and independent professional conductors and […]
Bond set at $5 million for man charged with drug induced homicide
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden have announced that bond has been set for a Naperville man accused of supplying a fatal dose of a fentanyl/fluorofentanyl mixture to an Addison woman. Courvoisier Thomas, 38, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge John […]