By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Representatives from Elmhurst University attended a recent Elmhurst Zoning & Planning Commission (ZPC) meeting to share their plans to increase the amount of seating at Langhorst Field. Additional restroom facilities are to be added on the southwest side of the track, which will […]
Other News
Cottage Hill Diamonds; A new generation looks to a successful future
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT Many family businesses, while once successful, often find it hard to keep the business together when passing it along to the next generation. Oftentimes, there are personalities that clash, which can make an uncomfortable situation, leading to an unsuccessful company that often fails. […]
Video scoreboard coming to York stadium; Passes ZPC after discussion of safety, sponsorship concerns
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT At a recent meeting of the Elmhurst Zoning & Planning Commission (ZPC), a discussion about height and setback variance requests were discussed concerning District 205 and York High School’s plans to place a video scoreboard at Clarence East Field, located on the southwest […]
Elmhurst Police Report
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 […]
Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest returns Sept. 14
Bringing area brewers to the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, the Fest will feature top area brews, live music, and more. Featuring craft beer, cider, mead, and seltzers from nearly 50 brewers, the 9th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest will make its return Saturday, September 14 from 2 – […]
Lombard police report—September 5
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM LOMBARD POLICE FILES The Lombard 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 […]
Lombard police report—August 29
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM LOMBARD POLICE FILES The Lombard 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 […]
9/5/24 Print Versions
York Street development passes ZPC; Gambino plans greenhouse setting in downtown
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT A measure passed by the Elmhurst Zoning & Planning Commission (ZPC) was headed to the Development, Planning & Zoning (DPZ) Committee of the Elmhurst City Council on Monday, Aug. 26. The results of that meeting were unknown at press time, but the […]
Gambino offers tribute to the late Willis Johnson; Inspired by how he conducted business
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT During the presentation of his development plans to the Zoning & Planning Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 20, Tony Gambino praised Willis Johnson, noting what a fine businessman he was and how he inspired Gambino’s project. Gambino talked about constructing the York Building […]
