Richard Reichert

Etown Lowdown

Society EN ↓ 100 episodes

Insider interviews and feature stories highlighting the personalities, places and history of the fantastic city of Elmhurst, Illinois.

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Richard Reichert

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Society

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etownlowdown.podbean.com

Latest episode

Feb 6, 2026

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Episodes

COVID-19 01/19 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 19.01.2021

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Pamela Dunley, shares the latest news from the Hospital on COVID treatment and vaccinations.  She mentions the need for plasma donations from people who have recovered from COVID, and in particular from those individuals with blood types AB and B.  PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director, Dave Oberg, share stories of the Elm Roller Rink in an encore pr...

Teleprompter Greg Gley is On Cue...and the LowDown! 18.01.2021

Professional teleprompter and stage hand, Greg Gley, dishes on his many brushes with celebrities and shares his experience as an Elmhurst Scout Leader.  He's met Oprah, Clinton and a certain Jeannie about whom we've 'dreamed'.  LowDown correspondent Spence Lagerfeld hosts another edition of 'Fridays with Fartchi'.

COVID-19 01/12 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 12.01.2021

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Pamela Dunley, shares the latest information on COVID patients and plans to administer vaccinations to the general public in the coming weeks and months.

COVID-19 1/5/21 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 05.01.2021

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley shares the latest information about COVID patients and vaccines at the Hospital.  She tells the story of a local company that really stepped up to help design and manufacture medical isolation gowns, which were desperately needed this summer to protect frontline medical professionals.

COVID-19 12/29 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 29.12.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Pamela Dunley, shares the latest information on the COVID vaccine, patient counts, and available ICU beds.  She also gives some information on a new EEHealth testing site.

COVID-19 12/15 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 15.12.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley shares the exciting news the Hospital expects employees will begin to receive Pfizer's COVID vaccinations this week.  She also has some interesting information about Labor and Delivery during the pandemic.

COVID-19 December 2020 Update with Mayor Morley 12.12.2020

Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley talks COVID, his decision to end his tenure as mayor, and other challenges 2020 has presented to the City.  LowDown food critic Slappy Sal reviews Larianos, Dr. Anthony Fartchi shares his recent COVID 'research', and Rick stands on his heavily reinforced soapbox in an encore performance.

COVID-19 12/08 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 08.12.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and C.E.O., Pamela Dunley, shares the latest on the vaccines and the Hospital.  She encourages folks to continue to practice social distancing for the remainder of the holiday season.

COVID-19 12/01 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 01.12.2020

Elmhurst Hospital President and C.E.O., Pamela Dunley, shares recent COVID patient numbers, encourages convalescent plasma donations and answers questions about the forthcoming vaccines.

COVID-19 11/24 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 24.11.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and C.E.O., Pamela Dunley, shares the latest updates on the COVID vaccine and Hospital COVID patient numbers.  LowDown Food Critic Slappy Sal describes the 'Coolinary' delights at Fresh Start Cafe.

COVID-19 11/17 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 17.11.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and C.E.O., Pamela Dunley, explains how recent spikes in COVID infections have affected the Hospital.  She shares that employee shortages are an issue hospitals are facing and mentions there are jobs available at the Hospital with no experience necessary.  Clever Ken the Hardware Man has some words of advice for Gail to deal with her 'stinky drain'.

COVID-19 10/30 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 30.10.2020

As cases of COVID-19 have recently increased substantially, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President, Pamela Dunley, shares the latest numbers from the Hospital.  She also sheds some light on some COVID-related questions many of us have.  PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director, Dave Oberg, tell us about Elmhurst's own 'Fast Freddie' in the latest edition of One Ponce a Time.

COVID-19 10/16 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 16.10.2020

PK Joins Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley as she shares the latest news and tips from the Hospital and local medical community.  Each also has a personal COVID story of interest.  PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director, Dave Oberg, tell the story of Elmhurst's oldest business.

COVID-19 10/06 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 07.10.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and C.E.O., Pamela Dunley, reports COVID inpatient numbers are up and ventilators are being used again.  She has some safe trick or treating suggestions to minimize the chance of catching or spreading the Coronavirus.  Slappy Sal describes some of the culinary delights offered at one of Elmhurst's newest restaurants, Primos Locos.

COVID-19 09/22 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 22.09.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and C.E.O., Pamela Dunley, shares the latest COVID-related information from the Hospital.  She explains how medical professionals and administrative staff share critical information and cautions those suffering from serious depression and/or anxiety to get professional help.  LowDown Food Critic, Slappy Sal, gives his thoughts on one of Elmhurst's newest restau...

The Next Dance with Bulls Ticket Guy Joe O'Neil 21.09.2020

For more than 4 decades, Elmhurst's own Joe O'Neil has been 'The Man with the Tickets' in the Chicago Bulls Organization.  His recent appearance in "The Last Dance" has reignited local interest in the 6 Bulls Championships with the great Michael Jordan.  Joe will share a few stories not heard in the popular docu-series.  Dr. Anthony Fartchi shares his research on mask effectiveness in coronavirus...

COVID-19 09/14 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 14.09.2020

Pamela Dunley, President and C.E.O. of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, shares some COVID-related updates from the Hospital and medical community in general.  Current COVID patient counts are up some and she cautions to continue to be careful and follow social distancing guidelines.

COVID-19 09/01 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 01.09.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President & C.E.O. Pamela Dunley gives a COVID update from the Hospital and shares the latest from the medical community on whether a relationship between blood type and COVID symptoms exists.

COVID-19 08/25 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 25.08.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley updates listeners on current Hospital issues related to current operations during this pandemic.  Slappy Sal reviews The Silverado Grill in an encore episode.

COVID-19 7/27 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 27.07.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and C.E.O. Pamela Dunley updates the LowDown on the latest COVID-related information and how the Hospital continues to serve Non-COVID patients in a safe manner.  Food Critic Slappy Sal reviews Riley's Gathering Place in an encore presentation.

COVID-19 6/30 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 30.06.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and C.E.O., Pamela Dunley, shares the latest COVID-related updates from the Hospital.  She also explains some significant recognition recently bestowed upon the Institution.  PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director, Dave Oberg, tell the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps' stay in Elmhurst in an encore episode of One Ponce a Time.

COVID-19 6/24 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 24.06.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and C.E.O., Pamela Dunley, gives the latest update on the Hospital's operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.  She shares some good thoughts about the outdoors and its positive effects on health.  Slappy Sal reviews Riley's Gathering Place in an encore edition.

COVID-19 6/16 UPDATE Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley 16.06.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and C.E.O., Pamela Dunley, shares the latest COVID-related updates from our community's primary medical facility.  She gives a few tips on keeping your glasses from fogging while wearing a mask and explains how Hospital staff keeps waiting areas safe.  Clever Ken gives 'Mort Mollitor' some tips to rid his yard of grubs.

COVID-19 6/15 UPDATE Elmhurst College Director of Urban Studies Program, Connie Mixon, Ph.D. 15.06.2020

Dr. Connie Mixon, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst College, discusses the disparate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban areas.  Dr. Mixon explains how Urban Studies is really an interdisciplinary field studying many aspects of the differences in urban, suburban and rural areas.  PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director, Dave Oberg, share the...

COVID-19 6/8 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley 08.06.2020

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and C.E.O. Pamela Dunley gives an update from the Hospital.  She discusses some of the latest information on the COVID pandemic and shares a recent social initiative at the Institution.  LowDown food critic Slappy Sal pans the food at a local gas station in an encore presentation.

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