New tennis courts at Elmhurst park
The tennis courts at Berens Park in Elmhurst have a new look, thanks to a redevelopment project that ended with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 18 attended by the girls’ tennis team at York Community High School and Elmhurst Park District officials.
The refurbishment included a fresh color scheme, new fencing and new equipment, as well as a modern lighting system with posts moved outside the court fence line, replacing lights more than 25 years old. The central promenade also got an upgrade for spectators with two new shade structures and new bleachers and benches.
The work took place during the summer, creating a better experience for players after temporary fixes in 2004 and 2017 were no longer viable.
Elmhurst Park District Executive Director Jim Rogers called the new tennis courts an example of the Park Board and Park District’s “commitment to provide invigorated parks throughout the community,” per a news release, adding that the district has spent nearly $2.4 million in the last two years at Berens Park.
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Joint Commission certifies Hinsdale hospital as stroke center
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale has earned certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center from the Joint Commission.
The designation means the hospital “provides the next generation of stroke care and has met and seeks to maintain Joint Commission’s high standards in providing stroke care,” per a news release, including complex cases that require a multidisciplinary team that includes neurologists, neurointerventional radiologists, neurosurgeons, neuroimaging specialists, acute stroke specialists and rehabilitation therapists.
The certification, valid for two years, recognizes hospitals that have such things as an acute stroke team available 24/7, collaboration with emergency medical services, advanced testing, advanced treatment capabilities and the ability to take in stroke patients from other hospitals.
All four hospitals in the system – Bolingbrook, Hinsdale, LaGrange and GlenOaks – are connected, which means patients can be transferred to Hinsdale for stroke care when necessary.
Symphonies take stage in River Forest, Elmhurst
The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest begins its 95th season with a concert featuring American music at 4 p.m. Oct. 4 in the chapel at Concordia University, 7400 Augusta St. in River Forest.
Guest pianist Kuang-Hao Huang plays “Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23. Other pieces are “Montgomery Variations Dedicated to MLK” by Margaret Bonds, “New England Triptych” by William Schuman and “Folk Songs for Orchestra” by George Walker.
A preconcert lecture starts at 3 p.m. and a free reception follows the concert. Free parking is in the garage at 1124 N. Bonnie Brae Place.
Individual tickets cost $30 in advance and $35 the same day; five-concert subscriptions cost $125 through Oct. 3 and are $150 after that. Students through college are admitted free. For tickets, visit symphonyOPRF.org or call 708-218-2648.
The Elmhurst Symphony kicks off its season with “Heroes and Villains,” a family-friendly concert for those 6 and older starting song about villains and heroes from the screen and stage at 3 p.m. Oct. 4 at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church,
Darth Vader and Princess Leia will be in the lobby before the concert for photo opps along with other activities that start at 1:45 p.m.
Pieces include John Williams’ theme for “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Superman” and music from “Star Wars,” Brendan Graham’s “You Raise Me Up,” Alan Silvestri’s suite from “Avengers Endgame” and “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters. Tickets range from $12 to $45 and can be bought at elmhurstsympohony.org or 630-941-0202.
Triton College hosts career fair Oct. 7
More than 60 employers in the Chicago area plan to have representatives to connect to the community and students during a fall career fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 7 sponsored by Triton College’s Career Service Department.
The event takes place in the Student Center Cafeteria in the B Building of the campus, 2000 Fifth Ave. in River Grove. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resume and dress in business casual attire, Advance registration is recommended online at triton.edu and searching for “career fair.”
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They can mingle with employers in manufacturing, hospitality, law enforcement, business services, early childhood education, government, health care and more, as well as practicing marketing themselves and communication.
Triton’s Career Services Department offers mock interviews, resume assistance, career planning and job search strategies to people seeking new or better employment, re-entering the workforce or starting a career.
Franklin Park plans parade, Fall Fest
The 48th annual Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade sponsored by the Park District of Franklin Park steps off at 1 p.m. at Scott Street and Grand Avenue.
It heads east on Grand, turns north on 25th Avenue (Rose Street) and ends at Addison and Scott Street in North Park, 10400 Addison Ave, the village’s largest park.
Attendees can continue the fun at Pumpkin Fest from 2 to 4 p.m. at North Park, decorating pumpkins, playing games, jumping in inflatables and spending time with friends and neighbors. Information is at 847-455-2852.
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