By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Thanks for a grant from the Explore Elmhurst program and The Driskill Foundation, the Elmhurst Art Museum held “Family Day: Patterns and Nature” on Saturday, July 30. Exhibiting artist Raul Ortiz led a collage-making activity with fabrics and midcentury patterns. Families with kids […]
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City holds Special Kids Day for families; Kids learn about fire, police; ‘vote’ for their favorite things
On Sunday, July 31, a steady stream of visitors came by Elmhurst City Hall for “Special Kids Day, City Works!” Designed for kids and adults with special needs and their families, the new family event was sponsored by the Special Kids Day organization and the City of Elmhurst. Guests of […]
ERC’s Back to School Resource Fair takes place Saturday
Getting a good start to the school year can be one key to success, whether it’s having the proper school supplies, or ensuring a student doesn’t incur absences due to the lack of required medical checks. The Back to School Health, Career, and Resource Fair is intended to help District […]
Wayne C. Hoepner, 85
Wayne C. Hoepner, of Naperville, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away July 25, 2022 in Naperville at the age of 85. Wayne was the devoted husband to Barbara Hoepner, nee Becker, for 65 years; dear dad to Candy (Tom) Racine, Cherie (Scott) Palmer; beloved grandpa to Jason (Melissa) Racine, Jodi Racine, […]
Community Calendar
Saturday, Aug. 13 From 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, the Elmhurst Art Museum presents architect Erica Blawat who will lead an architectural walking tour of the architecturally rich City of Elmhurst—the only city with houses by Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe. Blawat provides historic context and fun […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
Show and tell, animal style
Organization places monarch butterfly on its endangered list
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—July 28
JAMES EVERTS James Nelson Everts, aka Captain Midnight, passed away in the early hours of July 11, 2022. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 1-6 p.m. at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard, IL. Private Interment. Info: www.brustfuneralhome.com or 888-629-0094. JOHNSTON GO […]
