Elmhurst Magazine Issues
The Elmhurst Junior Women’s Club and its members serve the community and put the fun in fundraising
By Valerie Hardy Over twenty-five years since its formation, the Elmhurst Junior Women’s Club (EJWC) continues to be a small group that makes a big difference. Founded in 1997 by a group of 13 local moms, the Club remains true to its original mission: seeking to better the Elmhurst community through hands-on service and philanthropic…
Read MoreDr. Hadley Thurmon – Alpine Creek Dental
Meet Dr. Hadley Thurmon, owner Alpine Creek Dental of Elmhurst 360 North York Street in Elmhurst 630.941.9299 How did you become interested in Dentistry? I had an eventful childhood that involved more than my fair share of visits to the dentist. Additionally, I have always really enjoyed helping other people as well as art and…
Read MoreNazareth Academy Roadrunners return with hopes of defending their repeat state titles
By Anna Hughes It takes a lot to make a great baseball player: determination, grit, talent, and commitment. The Nazareth Academy varsity team has lots of those. They’re the back-to-back IHSA 3A state champions (2022 and 2023). With two trophies in just two years, they’re a force to be reckoned with. Led to victory by…
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 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 MoreHollywood 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 Hollywood during an unseasonably warm week in mid-March. His unique store was picked as a filming location for the upcoming Amazon MGM show The Emperor of Ocean Park because chess…
Read MoreNew Northwestern Medicine Outpatient Center opens in Oak Brook
By Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski Northwestern Medicine’s Outpatient Center, at 1001 Commerce Drive, Oak Brook, parallel to 31st Street, is now open. “This beautiful, 80,000 square foot outpatient center bridges the gap between Northwestern Memorial Hospital downtown and Northwestern’s hospitals in the western suburbs,” says Patrick Towne, MD, president of Northwestern Medicine…
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 MoreSummer is right around the corner, and we’ve rounded up the best events of the summer including live music, fresh food, and family fun.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Paramount Theatre April 24-June 16 paramountaurora.com Enjoy an evening at one of Chicagoland’s most highly esteemed theatres for their production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. This Tony and Grammy-award-winning show tells the true story of King’s rise to fame, starting from her days dreaming of stardom in Brooklyn. Set…
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