By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting, which was the board’s final meeting of 2021. The board recognized […]
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EMH Foundation’s ‘Special Edition’ Reindeer Route Housewalk underway
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation’s 45th Anniversary Special Edition Reindeer Route Housewalk is being held with a twist to adapt to the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Traditionally, the Housewalk features Elmhurst homes decorated for the holidays by local florists. The 2021 version, instead, is a month-long ReindeerWALK. A portion […]
Judge detains student accused of threatening Wood Dale Junior High; Berlin: 15 threats to DuPage County schools in 2021 so far
On Monday, Dec. 13, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wood Dale Chief of Police Greg Vesta announced that an Indian Trail Middle School student had been accused of posting a threatening message on social media directed at Wood Dale Junior High School in Wood Dale. The juvenile, who […]
District 205 Board updates public comment process
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The School District 205 Board of Directors sent a special communique last week to advise parents and other community stakeholders of its new public comment procedure, which will began at the Dec. 14 Board of Education meeting. “As we work to uphold this […]
BMO Harris Bank in Elmhurst closes; Company to close nine branches in Chicago area
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to a story in the Chicago Tribune, BMO Harris Bank is announced that it is closing nine of its 182 branches in the Chicago area in early December. According to the article, it will reduce the bank’s footprint by 5 percent in […]
Immaculate Conception Grade School 1st Graders decorated a Christmas tree in Wilder Park to honor Jesus’ birth.
First graders deck the boughs These Immaculate Conception Grade School 1st graders spent a recent afternoon in Wilder Park decorating the tree that can be seen behind them. They adorned the tree with their own handmade ornaments and paper chains. Around the Christmas tree […]
Happy faces meet Mrs. & Mrs. Santa
The evening of Friday, Dec. 3, residents, friends and neighbors gathered at the Addison Village Green behind Addison Village Hall to meet Mr. & Mrs Santa Claus and kick-off the holiday season with fun, music, food and outdoor activities for all to enjoy. More photos inside.
County, State partner on rental assistance program
On Monday, Dec. 6, DuPage County and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) relaunched an emergency rental assistance program for residents who are behind on their rent due to COVID-19. Eligible DuPage County households may qualify for up to $25,000 in emergency rental assistance for payments from June 2020 through […]
Elmhurst University bands perform free Holiday Concert on Sunday
The Elmhurst University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will present their annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the university campus. The concert will feature a variety of holiday music and conclude with an audience sing-along. The concert is free and open to […]
Let the school bell ring… Elmhurst University holds Sesquicentennial Founder’s Day celebration
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT In a re-enactment of 150 years ago, Elmhurst University students donned period costumes and marched onto the campus just like 14 people did back on Dec. 6, 1871 to begin an era of the Elmhurst German Evangelical Proseminary, later known as Elmhurst College, […]
