Every school year, Addison Trail students have the opportunity to recognize a teacher or a staff member through the school’s Golden Apple program for going above and beyond and making a difference in their life. Addison Trail’s Golden Apple award is given to teachers and staff members who have made […]
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A nod to community service
On Saturday, March. 13, members of the Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra gathered at Silverado Grill to present their annual Darrell Whistler Award for Outstanding Community Service. This year, the award was presented to Mayor Steve Morley (left, holding plaque) because of his diligent support of the parade during his two terms […]
A St. Patrick’s Day Parade all its own
This family decorated their car and, along with 10 or 15 others, held their own impromptu St. Patrick’s Day Parade down Spring Road on Saturday, March 13 (never mind that they’re going the wrong direction!). Most St. Patrick’s Day parades, including Elmhurst’s and Chicago’s, were cancelled this year due to […]
VanAken delivers ‘State of the University’ address; Despite challenges of pandemic, institution marches onward to Sesquicentennial
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent In what was likely a first, Troy D. VanAken, president of Elmhurst University, held what should have been the President’s Community Breakfast in a virtual format. The event is typically held on the first Saturday in March, prior to the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s […]
York Drama presents its winter production ‘The Laramie Project’; Moving performance about reflections on a hate crime
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent Over the past 20 years that John Forsythe and Rebecca Marianetti have been directing York Drama together, they have found that when they co-direct plays, they garner creative energy from each other. “We direct differently in some ways and exactly the same in […]
Judge detains third teen accused of stealing car at gunpoint; Alleged incident took place at Popeye’s in Addison
On Tuesday, March 2, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden announced that Judge Brian Jacobs ordered a third Chicago teen charged with hijacking a woman’s car at gunpoint from an Addison Popeye’s restaurant parking lot will remain in custody until at least […]
Citizens form RESPECT Elmhurst initiative; Residents asked to ‘take the pledge’ to be civil, treat others with dignity
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent A group of friends were having breakfast at a restaurant in downtown Elmhurst one day (pre-pandemic), when two people got involved in a discussion about a topic both were obviously passionate about – but on the opposite sides. The two friends listened to […]
Plot thickens around missing airline executive; Cefolia sells home ‘in absentia,’ while considered missing person
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent According to a report from the York Township Assessor’s Office obtained by the Chicago Tribune, missing United Airlines executive and Elmhurst resident Jake Cefolia sold his home in Elmhurst in November after having listed it in June. This is the same Jake Cefolia […]
K’s celebrate 100th Day at ICGS
On Monday, Feb. 22, kindergarten students at Immaculate Conception Grade School celebrated their 100th day of school in style this year by dressing as themselves at age 100. Students participated in various activities that centered around the number 100 throughout the day, from counting by tens and building exercises to […]
Addison Trail to present ‘The Addams Family Quarantined: A Dramatic Concert Version’
It’s an all-too-familiar scenario for most of us – brining your boyfriend or girlfriend home to meet your loved ones for the first time. Introducing a significant other to your family can be an awkward life moment – but it’s even trickier when you’re a member of the infamous Addams […]
