The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch will host its annual Used Book Sale from June 26 to 29 at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. Thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, records, and audio books will be available for purchase. The Preview Sale is from 6 to 9 […]
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PINTS TO HOST 10th ANNUAL ELMURST CRAFT BEER FEST TICKET PRE-SALE
Father’s Day is coming soon and you can be one of the first to secure a ticket for yourself, friends, dad (and/or mom) to the 10th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest. Pints, 112 S. York, will host this exclusive pre-sale event, Saturday, June 14, 2025, 6:00PM-8:00PM. Stop in and pick […]
Racing returns to the streets of Elmhurst
The Superior Ambulance Service Elmhurst Cycling Classic and the Elmhurst Twilight Mile return to the streets around Elmhurst University and Wilder Park on June 7. Organizers hope to build on the success of last year’s event and attract even more competitors and even more spectators to watch the high speed […]
Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot to support Elmhurst nonprofits fighting hunger
The Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot, a 5K fun run benefiting four local Elmhurst organizations, will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 6:30 pm. This exciting new event builds on the success of the long-standing Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot, with a mission to support hunger relief and basic human […]
Election results for Lombard, Addison, Bensenville and Villa Park
Results from the April 1 consolidated election Editor’s note: The following is an unofficial list of local election results. The results are provided by the DuPage County Election Commission. The unofficial winner of each race has an x in front of their name, or in front of the yes or […]
AAUW features a presentation on “AI in Action: Practical Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence”
John Schuster will present “AI in Action: Practical Ways to Use Artificial Intelligence” at the April meeting of the Elmhurst Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, in the Kossman Room at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. […]
AAUW is accepting applications for three $4,500 scholarships for women in need of financial assistance to continue their education
The Elmhurst Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is now accepting applications for three $4,500 scholarships for women in need of financial assistance to continue their education at the undergraduate or graduate level. The deadline to apply is April 15. AAUW’s mission is to advance gender equity through research, education, […]
ELMHURST LIONS CLUB PIZZA PARTY & 50/50 RAFFLE COMING MARCH 8
The Elmhurst Lions Club is hosting its 39th Annual Pizza Party fundraiser on Saturday, March 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Sandburg Middle School, located at 345 E. St. Charles Rd, Elmhurst. This beloved family-friendly event offers all-you-can-eat pizza from Roberto’s Pizzeria, delicious Italian Ice from Lezza, and exciting […]
Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off March 8 at noon. See the list below for parade entries and sponsors.
The Parade starts off from Wilson Street and Spring Road heading north and ends at the railroad tracks one block south of St. Charles Road. The best parade in Chicagoland, the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day parade is expected to attract a large crowd. The parade features floats, marching units […]
True story: Jimmy Carter ‘slept here’; Late president had ties to Elmhurst
By Jane Charmelo FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Right here in Elmhurst, one local family had the pleasure of getting to know Jimmy Carter—who was running for president in 1976 and 1980—and formed a bond that led to not only having Carter as a house guest, but afforded the couple a […]