On Thursday, April 7, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra announced the retirement of long-time pre-concert lecturer Ted Hatmaker. Hatmaker is slated to present his final pre-concert lecture immediately preceding ESO’s season finale, Beethoven 9, on Saturday, May 6. His lecture, as with all his lectures, is designed to enrich the concert-goers’ […]
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Bunnies in Blue…
A little boy dressed in blue named John Michael found a comfy spot for himself and his personalized Easter basket on the lap of the Easter Bunny, who happened to be dressed in blue as well! It all took place on Saturday, April 8 at the Spring Road Egg Hunt. […]
Tornado tears through Addison, damages roofs, buildings; County issues disaster declaration
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT On Monday, April 3, DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy issued a disaster proclamation for DuPage County in response to damage that occurred during a tornado that occurred in Addison on Friday, March 31. “Issuing a disaster declaration allows County residents impacted by […]
Former resident, WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday; Emil Garippo reflects on the century
“They all thought I was nuts.” In the 1960s, jogging was not something people did. But in his own quiet way, Emil Garippo has been at the frontlines of change, challenge and progress in America for almost 100 years. On Saturday, April 1, he reached that goal exactly. Still exercising […]
Elmhurst U music faculty to perform spring recital
On Sunday, April 16 at 7 p.m., eight faculty members of the Elmhurst University Music Department will join in a showcase performance recital for the greater Elmhurst community and Elmhurst music students. The Spring Faculty Recital will be performed in the Buik Recital Hall inside the Irion Hall Music Building […]
Spring Road Egg Hunt Saturday at 1 p.m.
Come join the Spring Road Business Association for fun on Saturday, April 8 and visit with the Easter Bunny. Thousands of candy-filled eggs will be scattered throughout the Wild Meadows Trace by the Gazebo on Spring Road for an egg hunt that starts PROMPTLY at 1 p.m. Don’t be late […]
Addison Public Library issues statement on unauthorized use of logo; Board candidates accused of using logo on campaign literature
The Addison Public Library has issued a statement regarding the unauthorized use of its logo in campaign materials of candidates running for the Addison Public Library Board of Trustees. “The Library is aware of the Library’s logo in these campaign materials and assures that it did not authorize the use […]
School Board Capsules; Here’s what’s going on at District 205
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 21 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Six of the board’s seven members attended the meeting. Board member Karen Stuefen was absent from the […]
Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger to deliver University’s annual Schade Lecture
A former six-term GOP Congressman from Illinois, Adam Kinzinger witnessed firsthand the deeply entrenched political divide that he believes is threatening American democracy as never before. After leaving office earlier this year and joining CNN as a senior commentator, Kinzinger is essentially without a political home, yet still a believer […]
School Board approves salary increase for Campbell; D205 superintendent credited for strategic plan implementation
By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At the Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board meeting held on Tuesday, March 21, Board members voted unanimously to approve an amendment to the district’s contract with D205 Superintendent Keisha Campbell. The board approved the hiring of Campbell nearly two […]
