Elmhurst Hires New Business Development Manager
The City of Elmhurst has hired Heather Bereckis as its new Business Development Manager, to assume her position on July 27.
Ahlgrim Donation Lifts ECCI Civic Hall of Fame Beyond Goal
The ECCI Centennial Celebration NFP’s Capital Campaign officially surpassed its Civic Hall of Fame public memorial fundraising goal of $50,000 in June, thanks to a generous five-figure donation from the 2020 HOF Inductee couple of Scott and Charity Ahlgrim, formerly of Ahlgrim Funeral Home in Elmhurst.
Hometown Banker Joins ECCI Board of Directors
Elmhurst resident Angela Villegas of Lakeside Bank was sworn in as a member of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Board of Directors during the Board’s June 14 meeting in the second-floor Hammersmith Community Room at Community Bank of Elmhurst.
True Patriots Care Stages U.S. Flags in Wilder Park
In conjunction with Elmhurst’s 104th Memorial Day Parade, True Patriots Care will stage a patriotic display of some 130 American flags—honoring service members from Elmhurst’s public and private high schools killed in action—in the Wilder Park on the lawn east of the Wilder Mansion from Thursday through Monday, May 26-30.
Illinois Army National Guard Band Makes Elmhurst Parade Debut
The 144th Army Band representing the Illinois Army National Guard will make its City of Elmhurst debut marching in Elmhurst’s 104th Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 30, stepping off at 9:30 a.m.
Vietnam Veteran Is Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal
The Grand Marshal for Elmhurst’s 104th Memorial Day Parade is former Elmhurst resident Robert J. “Bob” Fonzino, a United States Army Lieutenant and medal-winning platoon leader as a Vietnam War combat veteran. “For me, Memorial Day is a day of reflection,” stated...
Elmhurst Celebrates 104th Memorial Day Parade on May 30
Led by Grand Marshal Robert Fonzino, a Vietnam War combat veteran as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army and former resident of Elmhurst, some 75 entries will march in Elmhurst’s 104th Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 30, stepping off at 9:30 a.m.
Fed Reports on ‘Rapidity’ of Economic Plunge, Recovery
There’s both good and bad news to report regarding America’s recovery from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic-induced healthcare crisis and economic downturn, resulting in an 8.5 percent increase in the inflation rate from March of 2021.
20th Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon Photo Page
Nearly 250 businesspeople and 39 exhibitors from the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and 21 West Suburban Chamber of Commerce Executives peer members participate in the 20th Annual MUlti-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon at Ashyana Banquets in Downers Grove on April 19.
Elmhurst Unites in Support of Ukraine
The City of Elmhurst, Elmhurst District 205, Elmhurst Park District, Elmhurst Public Library and Elmhurst University have joined in organizing an event on Wednesday, April 6, to support the people of Ukraine. Various local organizations will be participating and all are welcome to attend.
103rd Annual ECCI Awards Gala Photo Page
More than 110 members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry and guests celecrated the 103rd Annual ECCI Awards Gala in the Frick Center cafeteria at Elmhurst University on March 25
