Elmhurst Issue Sept-Oct 2024
Leading the Way: York Principal Jessica Hurt
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 outstanding educational options. Jessica Hurt, Principal of York High School, sets a positive, encouraging tone at one of Illinois’ top high schools. Education has always been the mainstay of who…
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 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 MoreBreakfast of (Near) Champions
York boys volleyball team makes history finishing second in state By Jeff Vorva Some believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For York’s boys volleyball team, one breakfast became the most important meal of the season. On April 16, the Dukes lost to Lyons, 25-22, 25-17, which was their second loss…
Read MoreLooking Back and Ahead
MLB draftee Ryan Sloan has fun during historic senior season at York By Jeff Vorva Ryan Sloan has a lot to look forward to. The York graduate was selected in the second round of the Major League Baseball Draft –55th overall – on July 14 by Seattle and a few weeks later signed a deal…
Read MoreElmhurst Vintage Baseball Game
Photos courtesy of Elmhurst History Museum Elmhurst History Museum held its annual “Town vs. Gown” Vintage Baseball Game to determine the winner of the Cottage Hill Cup. Elmhurst University faculty, staff, commissioners, volunteers, and elected officials, staff, commissioners, and volunteers played an old-fashioned ball game using the wildly different rules of 1858 to entertain baseball…
Read MoreElmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry
In August, Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry members and guests shopped for goodies at the Elmhurst Farmers Market as part of a Membership Breakfast hosted by the York & Vallette Business Association. The Chamber serves the needs of 600 member businesses, not-for-profits and individuals. Programs, products, services and events provide opportunities for networking and…
Read MoreElmhurst Brewing Co. & Illinois Brewery Running Series™
Photos courtesy of the Illinois Brewery Running Series In July, participants enjoyed a fun-filled day of running, beer, and good vibes at Elmhurst Brewing Co. Starting and ending at the taproom in Elmhurst, those that ran, walked or jogged celebrated with a locally made craft beverage at the finish line.
Read MoreGiving USA: U.S. charitable giving totaled over $550 billion in 2023
By Dave McGowan Giving USA 2024: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for 2023, released in June, reported that an estimated $557.16 billion was donated by all sources last year. Giving USA Foundation, a public service initiative of The Giving Institute, publishes the Report. It is researched and written by the Indiana University Lilly Family School…
Read MoreTurning a Leaf
by Mia Jones As the days start to get a little cooler and kids are going back to school, there are a variety of fall events across DuPage for everyone to enjoy this year. Whether it’s a nature-filled walk or a fundraiser with brewery samples, we’ve got you covered. Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest Elmhurst History…
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