President’s Message: June 2014

Dear Members: Despite support from Illinois House of Representatives Speaker Michael Madigan, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s proposal to extend the “temporary” income tax hikes that are set to expire in January of 2015 has not received enough support from their...

ELMHURST COLLEGE JAZZ BAND PERFORMS AT MAYSLAKE JUNE 12

Enjoy a performance by the Elmhurst College Jazz Band during the “WDCB Jazz Salon at Mayslake” on Thursday, June 12 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Mayslake Peabody Estate at 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. The Elmhurst College...

FAMILY FUN AT “JUST FOR KIDS FISHING DERBY” JUNE 8

Anglers 15 and under are invited to join the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s “cast” for a “reel” good time at the 28th-annual “Just for Kids Fishing Derby” on Sunday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to noon at Silver Lake at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville....

Three Artists, Three Styles Merge in New EAG Art Show

“Triplicity,” featuring a selection of individual and collaborative works by Wes Baker of Elmhurst, Peter Steeves of Valparaiso, and Randal Stringer of Glen Ellyn, are on exhibit in the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave.,...

Elmhurst College Eco-Tour

Elmhurst College is a leader in sustainability initiatives in Elmhurst. Join us for a one-hour tour of the College’s LEED-certified West Hall dormitory and the surrounding grounds, led by Elmhurst College’s director of facilities management. We’ll meet outside at the...

The Paint Studio at Elmhurst Ace Hardware

The paint department at Elmhurst Ace Hardware, 145 E. First Street, has undergone a complete transformation.  The Paint Studio is a newly designed shopping experience offering an expanded line of products in an inspiring array of colors. The Paint Studio grand opening...

President’s Message: May 2014

Dear Members: After spending April 30 in Springfield attending the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Employer Action Day, I am happy to report that proposals for both a progressive income tax and millionaire’s income are...
Spring Luncheon Food & Beverage

Spring Luncheon Food & Beverage

Mmmm Good!!! Above:  Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board of Directors Chair Julie Miller (far right) of Patrick T. Sheehan & Associates poses with a group of representatives from the more than 50 members in the food and beverage industry honored with...

RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA” AT FULLERSBURG WOODS APRIL 26

As part of its “Eco 30: 30 Days of Living Green” celebration, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites visitors to a “Recycling Extravaganza” on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center at 3609 Spring Road in Oak...