EM Spotlight
The DuPage County Underground Railroad
Local Underground Railroad stations invite visitors to hear freedom seekers’ stories By Maureen Callahan From the start of slavery, freedom seekers (formerly known as enslaved people) sought a better situation than the one into which they were born or sold. The 1860s found the nation embroiled in the Great Civil War, with slavery as a…
Read MoreAfter the Ashes: Holocaust survivor Eric Blaustein
By Maureen Callahan The Holocaust was among the darkest hours in history. How survivors carry their memories is as varied as the individual stories themselves. In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day – January 27 – local resident Eric Blaustein reflected on the five months he was imprisoned at Buchenwald Concentration Camp near Weimar, Germany as…
Read MoreFruits and Vegetables: The Terrible Two
Elmhurst resident makes healthy eating fun for kids in new children’s book By Anna Hughes Eating the recommended daily dose of fruits and vegetables is hard. Getting your kids to do the same is even harder. Some days, the uneaten broccoli on your toddler’s plate is the biggest uphill battle you’ll climb – and sometimes…
Read MoreBravo! Performers love changes in York auditorium
By Jeff Vorva When Betsy Kungl first watched a performance in the York High School auditorium in 2015, she enjoyed herself, but there was one little hiccup. Well, it was kind of a big hiccup. She didn’t have an ideal seat. “There was a big speaker in front of me,” she said. “I couldn’t really…
Read MoreMiracle 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 just finished her last jump of an invitational at Downers Grove North before she collapsed. It was a regular April day. She was competing like usual. Nothing seemed out of…
Read MoreDiving 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, the dolphin show at Brookfield Zoo Chicago is entertaining. Captivating. Majestic. For Tim Sullivan, it was life-changing. Sullivan was 17 years old the first time he saw the show. He…
Read MoreLive, 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 filled with portraits of kids being kids. They’re playing on the playground, digging through the mud, or showcasing their musical skills on tiny guitars and light-up pianos, while flashing their…
Read MoreTrolley 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 and Saturdays from noon to midnight, residents and visitors can hop on the trolley for a relaxing ride around the city. The trolleys are a fun, summery service in collaboration…
Read MoreThe 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 with the Alben F. Bates, Jr. Award. Established in 2007, the award is given to individuals or businesses which have made a significant and lasting contribution to the Elmhurst History…
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 Elmhurst city limits. He grew up here. He raised his family here. He, his mom, and his adult children all live within a few minutes…
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