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Spring Break Travel Essentials
As the days get longer and trees start to bloom, we know that spring and summer travel are right on the horizon. Whether you’re planning a weekend couples getaway, a…
Read MoreRight on Course: Local youth caddies awarded Evans Scholarships
By Anna Hughes In 1930, the Western Golf Association and Charles “Chick” Evans Jr. established the Evans Scholars Foundation to provide full tuition and housing scholarships to outstanding caddies. To…
Read MoreFoundation 205
Photos by Laura Meyer Showcase 2024, Imagine and Inspire, took place in early February at Medinah Country Club. The fundraising gala supports Foundation 205’s mission to ensure all Elmhurst Public…
Read MoreMaking a Comeback: The Return of the Cicadas
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the The Morton Arboretum A rare ecological event is happening this spring and summer, but it comes with lots of crawly legs and…
Read MoreSound Familiar? Kristina Klemetti gives voice to her vocation
By Valerie Hardy Kristina Klemetti may be a familiar face around town, but her voice is one that is well-known worldwide. Klemetti, an Elmhurst-based audiobook narrator, has recorded approximately 400…
Read MoreMeet the Chief: Dick Dufort take takes the helm at the Elmhurst Fire Department
By Anna Hughes Since 1972, Dick Dufort has called Elmhurst home. And that’s something he’s very proud of. His colleagues joke that his car stops running when it reaches the…
Read MoreStan Mikita’s Hockey School helps Deaf players gain skills while building community
By Maureen Callahan Each June, 80 kids from every corner of the country come to Itasca to participate in Stan Mikita’s Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.…
Read MoreOutdoor-minded Keizer chooses Olivet Nazarene University for basketball
By Jeff Vorva Timothy Christian senior Alex Keizer says he loves the outdoors. As a matter of fact, he hopes for a career in environmental sciences so he can be…
Read MoreChicago Auto Show’s First Look for Charity
This year marks the 116th edition of the Chicago Auto Show, North America’s longest-running auto exposition. First staged in 1901, the show brings thousands of people together to showcase hundreds…
Read MoreAnchoring Communities with a Proud History
In 2024, Clarendon Hills commemorates a significant milestone—the 100th anniversary of its establishment, acclaimed as the “Volunteer Village”. Beginning this April, the village is set to offer an array of…
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