The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts' initiative to build a multi-stage venue in downtown Elmhurst is continuing with its first fundraising event. The summer Patio Party and Open House will be from 5 to 8 p.m. July 13 at Flight 112 Wine Bar & Restaurant, 110 W. Park Ave. During the event, architectural renderings of the new arts building will be unveiled. The … [Read more...] about Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts hosts Patio Party fundraiser
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Wheaton moves forward with garbage contract negotiations
The Wheaton City Council on July 5 voted to direct staff to negotiate a potential refuse contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, which uses radio frequency identification tags on every garbage and recycling cart. Wheaton residents currently receive curbside garbage, yard waste and recycling pickup service through Advanced Disposal Services. The contract with Advanced … [Read more...] about Wheaton moves forward with garbage contract negotiations
A New Exhibit in The Elmhurst Art Museum Explores the intersection of Art, Science in Education
Elmhurst Art Museum is hosting a new traveling exhibition that invites visitors of all ages to experience the intersection of art, science and community. The Art of Science exhibition, which opened June 11 and runs through Sept. 18, showcases projects from Art of Science Learning organization incubators in Chicago, San Diego and Worcester, Mass. Art of science … [Read more...] about A New Exhibit in The Elmhurst Art Museum Explores the intersection of Art, Science in Education
Elmhurst Police Arrest Not So Bright Burglars
Two people were seen looking into cars with flashlights around 2: 19 a.m. Responding officers found and arrested one of the people, who acknowledged he'd burglarized cars, according to Elmhurst police. Demetrius C. Orr, 18 of the 100 block of N Cornell Avenue in Villa Park, was charged with burglary and taken to DuPage County Jail. Read more about the arrests … [Read more...] about Elmhurst Police Arrest Not So Bright Burglars
A Woodridge Business Walk helps out Local Businesses
Woodridge Mayor Gina Cunningham and village staff recently took part in the first Woodridge Business Walk. The Woodridge Plaza shopping center was chosen as the debut site for the economic development effort designed to connect with local businesses and support their long-term needs, the news release stated. The mayor and staff met with 20 retailers and service providers … [Read more...] about A Woodridge Business Walk helps out Local Businesses