Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
Elmhurst American Legion Concert Honors Community Supporters
Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 will honor a number of past and present Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry members at a Community Appreciation concert in the Normandy Banquet Room and adjoining bar at 310 West Butterfield Road on Saturday, August 12, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Multi-Chamber Luncheon Supports Hunger Action Month
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry is among 13 chambers of commerce participating in a Hunger Action Luncheon at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn on Tuesday, August 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to promote local food pantries heading into Hunger Action Month in September.
President’s Message for August 2023
Elmhurst firefighters are working to raise $150K to memorialize 9/11 in a new piece of public sculpture designed by Jason Peot featuring a piece of rail recovered from below the Twin Towers in downtown New York for display near Fire Station No. 2 on South York Street.
SBA Offers March Storm-Related EIDL Assistance
Businesses and not-for-profit organizations across DuPage County financially hurt by the March 31 storms are among those eligible for United States Small Business Administration assistance via a low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), or working capital loan.
President’s Message for July 2023
Thanks to all who sent their kind thoughts, well wishes and offers of assistance in advance of my June 21 right knee replacement surgery at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, and cards and food since. I have recovered well enough to spend time in the office every day this past week, but I look forward to a long weekend off in celebration of the Fourth of July.
President’s Message for June 2023
Starting June 2 and running through September 16, the Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley offers visitors and residents a FREE 30-minute ride connecting downtown Elmhurst, the Spring Road Business District and York & Vallette Business District.
Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley Starts June 2
Starting June 2 and running through September 16, the Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley offers visitors and residents a FREE 30-minute ride connecting downtown Elmhurst, the Spring Road Business District and York & Vallette Business District.
105th Annual Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade Photo Page
Nearly 70 entries marched in Elmhurst’s 105th Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on May 29, as presented by the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, the City of Elmhurst and Elmhurst Park District.
City Launches New Explore Elmhurst Logo
The City of Elmhurst is happy to announce the launch of the new Explore Elmhurst logo as part of our ongoing effort to strengthen the Explore Elmhurst brand.
DuPage County Launches Grant Program for Small NFPs
DuPage County is now accepting applications for its newly created grant program to assist small nonprofits in the County.
Illinois Army National Guard Band Returns to Elmhurst
Celebrating its 300th birthday, the 144th Army Band representing the Illinois Army National Guard will perform in the City of Elmhurst for the second year in a row marching in Elmhurst’s 105th Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 29, stepping off at 9:30 a.m.
True Patriots Care Displays American Flags in Wilder Park
In conjunction with Elmhurst’s 105th Memorial Day Parade, True Patriots Care will stage a patriotic display of 1,580 American flags in the Wilder Park on the lawn east of the Wilder Mansion from Thursday through Monday, May 25-29.
