EM Inside Elmhurst
Isyanov takes second in the state after missing junior year with a back injury
By Jeff Vorva Those watching Lizzie Isyanov playing tennis in the Illinois High School State Tournament in late October saw a player on top of her game. But those outside her inner circle probably had no idea what the senior York High School singles star had to go through to finish second in the state…
Read More100 Years of Movie Magic: Chris Johnson & York Theatre
York Theater celebrates 100 years! By Maureen Callahan Every story starts somewhere. For Elmhurst’s York Theater, that beginning was Labor Day weekend, 1924. The Roaring Twenties were in full swing. Downtown Elmhurst saw its second theater open (the first was The Elms on W. First St.). It was a much bigger theater than The Elms,…
Read MoreElmhurst bakery owner serves up success
By Anna Hughes Every time Michelle Deal makes a birthday cake, it’s her wish that’s coming true. The Elmhurst business owner knows that a perfect cake is the finishing touch for any of life’s biggest events. With each frosted flower or fragilely crafted fondant creation, she pours her heart into each and every dessert she…
Read MorePainting 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 phenomenal food and drink options, abundant shopping opportunities, and a range of community events spanning interests and age levels. But there’s always room for more: more music, more art, and…
Read MoreThe 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 is known for its commercial growth, attracting residents and businesses from the Chicagoland area to join the community. In the midst of all the changes the city has seen since…
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 books, including New York Times Bestseller “Carrie Soto Is Back” by acclaimed author Taylor Jenkins Reid. However, while Klemetti’s voice may be recognizable to avid…
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. When she was chosen in April 2021 as the district’s top administrator, starting work on July 1 of the same year, it was a homecoming…
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