Elmhurst University, located in a suburb right outside of Chicago, is celebrating 150 years of combining a tight-knit academic community with the experiences of a vibrant city.

For the last half century, Hien “Jonathan” Truong had always known deep inside that no matter how bad his situation was, things would always turn out fine.

Customers settled in at Truong’s Vietnamese Restaurant in Tamuning late Monday afternoon, and as the evening wore on, more and more diners began to arrive.

The presence of Elmhurst University adds a college-town feel, and some graduates stick around after finishing school, Radoha noted, citing the town’s easy access to Chicago.

Bethel Learning Center of Elmhurst announces Elizabeth Higgins will be taking the role of preschool director. Since joining the center in 2021, Higgins has taught children in each age group ...