EM In Every Issue
Happy New Year from the Elmhurst Magazine team!
This was a big year for us here in Elmhurst. Our first issue was launched in March, and we were welcomed with open arms. Since then, we’ve had a blast…
Read MoreThe Elmhurst Garden Club gives back in more ways than one
By Anna Hughes Not everyone has the gift of a green thumb, but Elmhurst Garden Club members ensure the whole community benefits from theirs. The 122 members work throughout the…
Read MoreEDUCATION: Nazareth Academy
Independent and private schools continue to prosper There are several exceptionally strong schools in the western suburbs. Many schools have a rich history and are recognized throughout their communities for…
Read MoreEDUCATION: Timothy Christian Schools
Independent and private schools continue to prosper There are several exceptionally strong schools in the western suburbs. Many schools have a rich history and are recognized throughout their communities for…
Read MoreAssisting As Needed: Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry helps families make healthy eating a reality
By Maureen Callahan Things were different when Kathie Watts started volunteering at Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry (EYFP) 15 years ago. The non-profit began as a ministry of Yorkfield Presbyterian Church.…
Read MoreA Sweet Remembrance: Elmhurst native Jerry Ostermann resurrects a part of Chicago history
By Maureen Callahan Since the late 19th century and many decades thereafter, one-third of the candy produced in the United States was made in Chicago. During its heyday, over 25,000…
Read MoreRight at Home: Keisha Campbell has strong local ties as District 205 superintendent
By Chuck Fieldman It would be completely accurate to say that Keisha Campbell has felt right at home in her position as superintendent of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205.…
Read MoreThe DuPage County Crime Forensic Science Center aids the criminal justice system of DuPage County
By Scott Jonlich and Larry Atseff Photos by Victor Hilitski When there was a shooting at Oakbrook Center two days before Christmas in 2021, various law enforcement agencies quickly became…
Read MoreReady, Set, OK Go! Dan Konopka, OK Go drummer and former Elmhurst resident
By Maureen Callahan For the past 25 years, Grammy-winning, indie alternative rock band OK Go has come to be known for their catchy melodies and extraordinarily creative videos. They combine…
Read MoreFruitful Yield: Roots started in Elmhurst
By Larry Atseff Elmhurst Magazine likes to tell success stories. You will love this one. Fruitful Yield health food stores were started at York and Third Street, right here in…
Read More