The E-Town Low Down

21/10/2023

Meet Theodora S.T.E.A.M Girls, Silla, Tyriqa, Antonia, Maalika and Elaine! Each doll has a unique superpower💪 that helps them in their adventures and includes an 8-page sticker activity book📚 that encourages children to learn about and interact with S.T.E.A.M activities.

21/10/2023

👋🏼Meet our founder, Gayle Keller!

Gayle is a former software sales executive who experienced first hand the struggle of being a woman in STEAM. Now, she is on a mission to make sure our daughters never fear and follow their STEAM dreams 🦄✨

Photo Credits 📸: Marcello Rodarte

04/10/2023

The LowDown's own Slappy Sal celebrates his fitieth birtday today! Happy fitty Sal!

Scott LaMorte

17/08/2023

The Etown LowDown remembers our friend, Willis Johnson, founder of Classic Cinemas. He will certainly be missed.

Classic Cinemas Founder Willis Johnson discusses the company's history and development of the York Theatre from a 'Classic' one-screen theatre into the 10-screen anchor of downtown Elmhurst it is today. He and current CEO, Chris Johnson, share the state of the movie theatre industry and their confid...

07/08/2023

https://etownlowdown.podbean.com/e/author-and-podcaster-gayle-keller-blows-off-some-steam-atop-the-water-tower/

Gayle Keller; E-Town Fitness; Theodora Speaks

Elmhurst author, podcaster and career coach, Gayle Keller, shares her story and passion for encouraging women to succeed in S.T.E.A.M. careers. Keller explains why we can all learn from our failures and the importance of mentors and sponsors.

03/08/2023

Elmhurst author, speaker, coach and podcaster, Gayle Keller, climbed the water tower earlier this week with PK, Rick and Malort. Look for this episode to be posted early next week. It's a good one!

07/02/2023

https://etownlowdown.podbean.com/e/former-elmhurst-u-educator-marching-illini-director-pete-griffin-is-composed-with-the-lowdown-crew/

Elmhurst University; University of Illinois Marching Illini

Dr. Peter Griffin, retired Chair of the Elmhurst University Music Department, shares his musical journey from a young music student to stints as an educator at two different Big 10 schools. At one point in his career, Dr. Griffin was the director of one of the most prestigious college marching bands...

23/12/2022

Slappy Sal encourages you to avoid any unnecessary travel in this cold weather and to layer warm clothing, if you must go out.

15/12/2022

https://etownlowdown.podbean.com/e/covid-19-121322-update-retiring-elmhurst-hospital-president-pamela-dunley-and-staff/

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley gives the latest updates from the Hospital during her last week before retiring as CEO.  She is joined by COVID Co-Incident Commander, Dr. Michelle Meziere, and incoming President and CEO, Dr. Kim Darey.  ...

04/10/2022

Happy Birthday to the LowDown’s own Slappy Sal! I think Sal said he’s fitty-tree today. Help Sal celebrate his birthday by stopping at Gambino’s Italian Deli and ordering a Slappy Sal. 25% of sales go the the Elmhurst/Yorkfield Food Pantry!

Scott LaMorte

21/09/2022

Jeff Mauro, star of Food Network's The Kitchen, Next Food Network Star and Sandwich King, joined us at Elmhurst History Museum on September 8, 2022 for a rec...

16/09/2022

Try a Slappy Sal at Gambino’s Italian Deli and 25% of the sale will go to the Elmhurst/Yorkfield Food Pantry!

16/09/2022

The LowDown’s food critic, Slappy Sal, throwing down his namesake sangwich at Gambino’s Italian Deli. 25% of sales of Slappy Sal sangwiches through 10/15/22 will be donated to the Elmhurst/Yorkfield Food Pantry!

12/09/2022

The LowDown's Slappy Sal and Celebrity Chef and "Sandwich King' Jeff Mauro review The Slappy Sal and other sandwiches from Gambino's Italian Deli! The interview took place at The Elmhurst History Museum. For every Slappy Sal ordered between 9/15/22 and 10/15/22, Gambino's Italian Deli will donate 25% of the sales to the Change Hunger Initiative of Elmhurst/Yorkfield Food Pantry.

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28/07/2022

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley and Co-chair of the Hospital's COVID Incident Response Team share the latest local COVID updates in our community.  They also discuss the latest information on vaccines and promote the Hospital Foundation'...

14/06/2022

Some great information from Elmhurst Hospital leadership on COVID vaccines, monkey pox and more!

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley and Medical Staff President Dr. Michelle Meziere share the latest COVID-19 updates from the Hospital. Dr. Meziere addresses Monkey Pox and President Dunley discusses the importance of the Hospital being a highly desired place of employment.

14/06/2022

Some great information from Elmhurst Hospital leadership on COVID vaccines, Monkey Pox and More!

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley and Medical Staff President Dr. Michelle Meziere share the latest COVID-19 updates from the Hospital. Dr. Meziere addresses Monkey Pox and President Dunley discusses the importance of the Hospital being a highly desired place of employment.

07/04/2022

Our friend, Jeff Schenkel, supporting an Elmhurst company, sporting his new Seaplane Automatic Special Edition Farr + Swit watch.

22/03/2022

Great Interview with Elmhurst Watchmaker Adam Hodge of Farr + Swit

tags: Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Elmhurst Public Library;

https://etownlowdown.podbean.com/e/time-flies-with-wristwatch-company-founder-and-ceo-adam-hodge/

Adam Hodge, Founder and CEO of Elmhurst Watchmaker Farr and Swit, shows the LowDown crew his watches can stand up to the churning waters of a high-altitude hot tub.  Hodge shares what brought him to Elmhurst and how his passion for wristwatches grew into t...

15/03/2022

The latest COVID info from Elmhurst Hospital

https://etownlowdown.podbean.com/e/covid-19-031522-update-elmhurst-hospital-president-ceo-and-medical-staff-president/

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President & CEO Pamela Dunley and Medical Staff President Dr. Michelle Meziere share the latest COVID-19 information from the Hospital. They report inpatient numbers continue to fall and are at levels not seen since October,...

16/02/2022

Great update from Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley and Medical Staff President Dr. Michelle Meziere on decreasing numbers of COVID-19 patients.

Elmhurst Hospital; Healthy Driven

https://etownlowdown.podbean.com/e/covid-19-021522-update-elmhurst-hospital-president-ceo-and-medical-staff-president/

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President & CEO Pamela Dunley and Medical Staff President Dr. Michelle Meziere, share the latest local COVID-19 information.  The most recent Omicron spike appears to have subsided, but vaccines and masking are still highly r...