Throughout July, celebrate America’s 250th birthday by helping to feed a neighbor in need Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry, serving nine communities in northeast DuPage, announced the launch of …
On June 27, IC Catholic Prep students gathered to celebrate Father Jeremy Leganski’s final 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass as the school’s chaplain and parochial vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish. …
This summer, PALS Programs will return to Elmhurst University from July 26-Aug. 1, continuing its mission of creating transformative inclusive camp experiences that bring together individuals with …
From voting rights and media literacy to government accountability and emerging surveillance technology, today's civic issues are more complex and consequential than ever. As Illinois prepares …
Plan in a Can is a free emergency preparedness program designed to help older adults keep critical medical information readily available for first responders during a medical emergency. Each kit …
The Explore Elmhurst Trolley is back for its 10 th season, offering residents and visitors a free, easy and enjoyable way to experience everything Elmhurst has to offer. The trolley opened for …
The Elmhurst Independent office on West Avenue in Elmhurst is permanently closed. There will no longer be an office, but the Independent will continue to be published and distributed in print as …
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is partnering with regional forest preserve and park districts this May to promote safe, courteous trail use during National Bike Month. DuPage …
SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) is pretty well-known for its commitment to reducing, reusing, recycling and repurposing items that would otherwise end …
IC Catholic Prep congratulates its 2026 Monsignor Plunkett Scholars. The students in the top 10 percent of each graduating class are awarded the school’s highest academic honor as determined by …
The Elmhurst French Market returns for the 2026 season in collaboration with Explore Elmhurst, bringing fresh foods, artisan vendors and live music to downtown Elmhurst every Sunday this summer. …
Citizens for Elmhurst Preservation will host the “Preservation Promenade,” a guided historic neighborhood walking tour fundraiser, on Saturday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. and on Sunday, May 31 at 2 …
On Monday, May 11, at 1:18 p.m. the Elmhurst police and fire departments responded to the Elmhurst Public Library at 125 S. Prospect Avenue for a reported bomb threat. According to the Elmhurst …
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (EMH) Foundation recently awarded $20,500 in Teen Volunteer Health Profession Scholarships to seven area high school students who volunteer at Endeavor Health Elmhurst …
The Superior Ambulance Service Elmhurst Cycling Classic and the Elmhurst Twilight Mile return to the streets around Elmhurst University and Wilder Park on Saturday, June 6. Spectators can watch elite …
IC Catholic Prep held its 2026 prom at River Forest Country Club on April 26. This year’s prom queen and king—seniors Madison Kachiroubas and Billy Grogan—are pictured at the event. IC Catholic …
Nicor Gas, with its contractor—NPL— will be installing a new segment of natural gas main along Madison Street in Elmhurst, using both open trench and directional drilling construction methods, …
Bridge reconstruction on the I-290 and I-294 bridge over Electric Avenue and Vallette Street is underway as part of the Illinois Tollway's I-290/I-88 at I-294 Interchange Project. Beginning on …
During its meeting on May 5, the DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee presented awards to winning student groups chosen from this year’s 20 th annual Sustainable Design Challenge. A …
Elmhurst University announced on April 29 that Courtney Miller has been named the University’s provost and vice president for academic affairs. A faculty member at Elmhurst for nearly 21 …