Painting the Town
Elmhurst residents find new ways to bring art and culture to the city By Anna Hughes There’s always something to do in Elmhurst. There are…
Miracle on Main Street
York coach administers CPR to athlete during cardiac arrest By Anna Hughes Chloe Peot, a senior track and field athlete at York High School, had…
Diving For Dreams
Oak Brook resident builds career, pursues dreams at Brookfield Zoo Chicago By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the Brookfield Zoo Chicago For most people,…
Live, Learn, Work & Play
Easterseals offers services and advocacy for local children By: Anna Hughes | Photos by Victor Hilitski The walls of Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley are…
Trolley Tales: Get to know Elmhurst Trolley Driver Krystal Loggins
By Anna Hughes Photos courtesy of Explore Elmhurst The beloved Elmhurst Trolley is back up and running through the summer until September 14. On Fridays…
The Elmhurst Great Western Prairie
A living link with a new name By Anna Hughes Beyond Elmhurst’s popular downtown scene, esteemed schools, and friendly neighborhoods is a rich history. Elmhurst…
The Elmhurst History Museum and Elmhurst Heritage Foundation honor Nancy Wilson’s 42 years of service and dedication
The Elmhurst History Museum and the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, the fundraising arm for the museum, recently honored long-time volunteer and former staff member Nancy Wilson…
Sound 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…
Meet 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…
Anchoring 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…
