Elmhurst News

Can merging or eliminating a measly 13 localized government bodies in DuPage County lead to more efficient government across the state of Illinois? State Sen. Tom Cullerton thinks so, and we're inclined to agree.

The Village of Hinsdale's Lunch on the Lawn series gets off to a flying start with the Sky Squad Slam Dunk Squad, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. June 19 at Burlington Park, 19 E. Chicago Ave. Sky Squad, led by Andres Baines, is a group of acrobats who use mini trampolines, flips and other stunts to slam dunk basketballs.

After one performance as the Little Red Hen in "The Stinky Cheese Man," Giselle Vaughn's first experience with children's theater, a young audience member asked the Elmhurst native a question.

Beginning this month, Elmhurst College will launch a new lecture series called Fixing Illinois: A Great State's Problems and Promise .

The cronut craze , pioneered by NYC's Dominique Ansel Bakery , hit over a month ago.

People who have obstructive sleep apnea -- when a person stops breathing for periods during sleep -- have a greater risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a study published online today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology .

State Rep. Ed Sullivan, a Mundelein Republican, says he expects that his support for same-sex marriage this year means he'll face his first primary race in 2014 since he first ran in 2002.

Sleep apnea raises the risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a long-term study that strengthens a link doctors have suspected.

Mario Novelli didn't grow up with a silver spoon in his mouth, but instead a guitar in one-hand and hair clippers in the other.

Starchy and gloppy, potato salad's old style makes a heavy start for summer. At Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, the salad has undergone a transformation.

At Lexington Square Senior Residences in Elmhurst and Lombard, residents are not just watching the action, they're right in the heart of it.

Food will be fun in more ways than one at Stamp & Taste with Whole Foods, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 13 at the River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave. "We'll have several different types of fruits and vegetables that the children can try," said Ashley Wescott, manager of Children's Services.

Mayors, municipal leaders, and stormwater experts joined USEPA Acting Assistant Administrator for Water, Nancy Stoner at a convening hosted by CNT USEPA Acting Assistant Administrator for Water, Nancy Stoner , joined mayors and municipal leaders from around the country at a convening hosted by the Center for Neighborhood Technology and sponsored by ... (more)

Mario Novelli didn't grow up with a silver spoon in his mouth, but instead a guitar in one-hand and hair clippers in the other.

NAI Hiffman recently represented Bridge Development Partners in two lease renewals for a combined 14,903 square feet of office space at 501 W. Lake St.

There's no escaping construction delays on the Tri-State Tollway next week with interchange projects cropping up in three strategic locations that will affect about 112,650 drivers daily.

"When we discuss whey, the future is limited only by our imaginations," said Jim Page, CEO, American Dairy Products Institute, Elmhurst, Ill., at this past week's Fourth International Whey Conference in Chicago.

Business Ledger news services ELMHURST - The National Science Foundation has awarded a $448,875 grant to Elmhurst College to fund the Keystone Project, an innovative program that will support and encourage students who are studying in the STEM fields.

Spring isn't really in full swing until Elmhurst City Centre rolls out its first Cool Cars Under the Stars event in the heart of downtown, in the area of Addison Street between First and Second.

Members of Elmhurst College's acclaimed music faculty will conduct three music camps this summer- in jazz, chamber music and acoustic guitar-for middle and high school students and adults.