Back in Time: Leslie Goddard brings history to life

November 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Back in Time: Leslie Goddard brings history to life

By Maureen Callahan Most of us dream of finding an occupation we love- something for which we have a heartfelt passion while still making a…

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Out of the ashes: Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our Lady of the Angels school fire

November 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Out of the ashes: Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our Lady of the Angels school fire

Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our Lady of the Angels school fire By Maureen Callahan The first day of December ushers…

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Down to a Fine Art: Behind the scenes of today’s Elmhurst Art Museum

September 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Down to a Fine Art: Behind the scenes of today’s Elmhurst Art Museum

By Larry Atseff Elmhurst’s Eleanor King Hookham, a famous artist, an art teacher in her own right, and the driving force behind establishing the Elmhurst…

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Brightly Shining: Diwali reminds us to be a light to darkness

September 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Brightly Shining: Diwali reminds us to be a light to darkness

By Maureen Callahan As the leaves turn, thousands of families in the western suburbs celebrate a five-day festival every fall. Diwali, the festival of lights,…

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Making History: A new documentary captures the story of the Tivoli Theatre, Classic Cinemas, and the family behind the scenes

July 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Making History: A new documentary captures the story of the Tivoli Theatre, Classic Cinemas, and the family behind the scenes

BY VALERIE HARDY | Photos Victor Hilitski For many attending the sold-out premiere of the documentary film “History Happens Here: The Tivoli Theatre” on May…

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Curtain Call: Elmhurst Children’s Theatre encourages young actors to put themselves out there

July 1, 2023 / Comments Off on Curtain Call: Elmhurst Children’s Theatre encourages young actors to put themselves out there

By Maureen Callahan For the past 85 years, Elmhurst Children’s Theatre (ECT) has supported young thespians in the community. ECT is a place where young…

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