Santa’s Workshop

What started in the basement of a suburban Chicago home back in 1998 as an idea to create unique items personalized for the receiver has…

Chicago Museum celebrates unity in diversity during the holiday season

By Anna Hughes A Christmas tree is a universal symbol across the globe, representing faith, hope, and the season of joy and giving. The decorated…

A Matter of Principal

Jessica Hurt reflects on her inaugural year at York High School’s helm By Maureen Callahan | Photo by Laura Meyer Elmhurst has a tradition of…

Hollywood Comes to Elmhurst

By Katie Bolinger Tom Paravola, the owner of It’s Good to Be King, Chicagoland’s chess store in Elmhurst, unexpectedly immersed himself in the world of…

Making 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…

Elmhurst University introduces multimillion-dollar health science hub

A $30 million, 45,000-square-foot addition is coming to Elmhurst University’s campus: the new Health Sciences Building. University officials said this space will be a multidisciplinary…

The Essentials: Winter Clothing and Accessory Trends

By Anna Hughes January 6, 2024 EM News + Events
By Anna Hughes Winter in the Midwest can feel endless at times. Consider these suggestions to keep it cozy this season.

Comfort & Joy: Shopping This Holiday Season In Oak Brook, and elsewhere in DuPage

The holiday season is a feel-good time for many people. And several measures have been put into place in Oak Brook over the past two…

Movie in the Park

Photos by 726 Visuals Hundreds gathered at Wilder Park for a Movie in the Park in August. Presented by the Elmhurst Park District in partnership…

Elmhurst Farmers Market Growing the right way

By Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski Every Wednesday from June to the end of October in the Vallette/York business district at 105 E.…