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Elmhurst Pet Parade
By Mia Jones | Photos by 726 Visuals Birds, cats, dogs, oh my! Elmhurst came together as a community to hold their 31st annual Pet Parade on May 18 at 1:00 p.m., with hundreds of pets taking part. Members of the Pet Parade Planning Committee gathered to kick off the event along Spring Road. The…
Read MoreElmhurst Cycling Classic
Photos by Dan Kurowski The Elmhurst Cycling Classic once again drew professional and amateur bike racers from around the country to test their skills on June 8. The day featured high-speed bike racing for juniors, amateurs, and professionals, along with an expo area, beer garden, and food trucks. Proceeds from the event benefit the DuPage…
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By Mia Jones | Photos by 726 Visuals The 106th Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade made its way through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 27. Kicked off by the combined Elmhurst Police and Fire Department Color Guard, this parade was filled with musical performances, speeches, and the recognition of those who have served our country. Military…
Read MoreA Fair to Remember
It’s 70 years for DuPage County Fairground’s signature celebration By Maureen Callahan For more than a century and a half, the DuPage County Fair has drawn tens of thousands of Illinois residents for old-fashioned family fun. July 25-28th marks the 70th anniversary of the event being hosted at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. The…
Read MorePets, Parades and Prizes, Oh My!
Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst and Spring Road Business Association gear up for the 31st annual Pet Parade By Anna Hughes The Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst has been serving the local community for 92 years. Their group is part of Kiwanis International, an organization dedicated to changing the world – one community and one child at…
Read MoreSpring Road Business Association
Photos by 726 Visuals The Spring Road Business Association held their annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 30. Thousands of candy filled eggs were scattered throughout the Wild Meadows Trace by the Gazebo on Spring Road for the hunt. The Easter Bunny also made a special guest appearance for a meet and greet with participants.
Read MoreElmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Photos by Atticus Fair Elmhurst proudly presented its 27th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in early March. The best parade in Chicagoland, it attracted thousands of attendees along the parade route. Along the mile stretch, it featured floats, marching units & animated characters along with local organizations, businesses & clubs.
Read MoreElmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation set a record by raising more than $110,000 from 400 attendees at Chef Fest, which was held on February 1 at the Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace. The event included a variety of signature menu items produced by 26 chefs from prominent local restaurants, bakeries and…
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 School students have access to innovation and opportunities for educational excellence. This year, Deirdre Churchill was the recipient of the Friend of the Foundation Award…
Read MoreElmhurst Park District Tree Lighting
Photos courtesy of the Elmhurst Park District The Elmhurst Park District kicked off the holiday season in early December at the Tree Lighting in Wilder Park. Attendees counted down to the lighting of the community trees and enjoyed holiday activities. ■
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