101st Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade is May 27

101st Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade is May 27

Led by Grand Marshal Lori Tompos, a Desert Storm and Gulf War combat veteran as a Captain in the United States Army and resident of Elmhurst, some 90 entries will march in Elmhurst’s 101st Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 27, stepping off at 9:30 a.m.–the first female to serve as the Parade’s Grand Marshal.

President’s Message for May 2019

President’s Message for May 2019

On Monday, May 27, thousands of patriotic citizens will line the streets throughout downtown Elmhurst and along the way to the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park for the 101st edition of Elmhurst’s Memorial Day Parade—marking our community’s start of a second century to “Always Remember” our nation’s military men and women.

Independent’s ECCI Special Section Wins Award

Independent’s ECCI Special Section Wins Award

“100 YEARS of BUSINESS,” the Elmhurst Independent’s special section on the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 100th Anniversary Celebration, has received an Illinois Press Association (IPA) display advertising award in the newspaper organization’s annual state contest.

President’s Message for February 2019

President’s Message for February 2019

My thanks to you Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry members and guests who braved the inclement weather on January 25 to ring out our Centennial Celebration at our 100th Annual Award Gala at The Drake Oak Brook Hotel—the inaugural event staged in the hotel’s newly-renovated main floor ballroom.