Hey Elmhurst!

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The Hey Elmhurst! podcast is your local source for everything happening in Elmhurst, IL! Hosted by Amara and Jeff (the duo behind Hey Elmhurst!), each episode covers the recent news you need to know, the new businesses and developments coming soon, and the can't-miss events happening that week. From new restaurant openings to local history to the events filling up your weekend, we keep up on all things Elmhurst so you don't have to!

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How Old is Elmhurst's Oldest Restaurant?! 08.07.2026 31:27

What's the oldest restaurant in Elmhurst? 🍔 This week, Jeff and I are counting down the 3 oldest restaurants still serving in Elmhurst...the oldest one opened back in 1948! Plus, we're introducing the NEW Hey Elmhurst! game, where you try to guess a local business from a few clues! We also cover two brand-new restaurants that just opened in town, and we round up the best events happening in Elmhu...

Where do we meet people in town?! 01.07.2026 25:32

We used to have a 4th of July parade?! 🎉 In this episode, Jeff and I dive into Elmhurst's surprising 4th of July history including a decades-long parade that quietly disappeared, fireworks that got shut down because of angry car dealers, and a patriotic-themed burger joint I never knew existed! Plus, we answer a listener question about how to make friends as an adult in Elmhurst (we've all been t...

The Question Everyone Keeps Asking Me... 24.06.2026 23:27

In this episode, we cover Candycopia's Guinness World Record attempt, the wave of new businesses that just opened (Spark, Maple & Yolk, and Zodiac Cafe), and the spots coming soon that I'm most excited about (Naansense, Sunrise Smash, and Village Eye Care)! Plus, we finally have an update on the question I get asked more than anything else: what's going in the old Silverado spot? We also round...