Etown Lowdown

COVID-19 UPDATE Elmhurst SD 205 Superintendent David Moyer

Elmhurst School District 205 Superintendent, Dr. David Moyer, updates listeners on the District's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting government orders.  He reinforced the importance of social distancing and will dispel at least one rumor.  PK and Malort discuss baseball's opening day being cancelled. Slappy Sal shares his Top 10 list of Elmhurst carryout dishes.

COVID-19 UPDATE Elmhurst Park District Executive Director Jim Rogers

Elmhurst Park District Executive Director Jim Rogers updates listeners on the Park District's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Rogers encourages residents to continue to get outdoors and enjoy the parks in a safe manner, with just a few restrictions.  Clever Ken helps Steve "Moorehead" repair his sandbox (catbox).  LowDown listeners are treated to Foghorn Leghorn's audition for a Dirty Harry movie.  Keep smiling, laughing...and most of all keep safe!

COVID-19 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital CEO Pamela Dunley

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President & C.E.O., Pamela Dunley, provides LowDown listeners with the latest update from the Hospital.  You'll find her leadership comforting and enjoy listening to her describe the pride she has in her staff and the Hospital's operation as they deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.  PK shares an inspirational reading and Slappy Sal gives the latest update on the Elmhurst restaurant carryout scene.  PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director, Dave Oberg, tell us about the airplanes which used to land and takeoff in our little City.  You'll enjoy an audition reading from everyone's favorite actor, Jimmy Stewart.

MSNA May Street Neighborhood Association - Another Elmhurst Treasure

The May Street Neighborhood Association, MSNA for short, is just another reason Elmhurst is a great place to live and raise a family.  The spirit of this neighborhood association, founded in the 1970's, is an inspiration for our city.  For more than 40 years this group has been the center of fun for a large section of the Cherry Farm Subdivision.  It's a reflection of many characters, not the least of which is its long time president, the late Tom "Prez" Neubauer.  Slappy Sal shares his experience at Manny's Ale House and Clever Ken will give you some advice to keep the grubs away.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Elmhurst Chamber President John Quigley

Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO John Quigley updates listeners on the effect of COVID-19 on the Elmhurst Business Community as part of the LowDown's special COVID-19 series.  PK provides an inspirational quote, courtesy of a sausage making legend; LowDown food critic, Slappy Sal, advises listeners to continue to patronize Elmhurst restaurants; and our friend 'Rodney' reads from "A Tale of Two Cities" to help us pass the time while bunkered down at home.  Look for updates several times each week, featuring guests with important local information related to the COVID-19 crisis.

Borchert Climbs Water Tower Again

Former Elmhurst City Manager Tom Borchert shares insights on his more than four decades with the City.  He takes on the MowDown and updates LowDown listeners on what he's been up to since retiring to Grand Rapids, Michigan.  PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director Dave Oberg tell us about the one time world's most traveled man - an Elmhurstian - on the latest installment of "One Ponce a Time".  Clever Ken plays psychiatrist and gives Laura Bachman some tips to deal with dandelions...and her neighbors.

Septuagenarian Shanklin Jumps in the LowDown Hot Tub

Elmhurst resident and super volunteer, Bill Shanklin, shares his experience jumping over Normandy in June, 2019, as a tribute to those who did so on D-Day, 75 years earlier.  Shanklin, serving the Army Special Forces in the 1960's, made this most recent jump at the age of 75.  PK's friend, Elmhurst History Museum Director Dave Oberg, helps set the record (and railroad tracks) straight on the latest "Once Ponce a Time".  Clever Ken helps "Jamie Grizlowski" diagnose a leak behind his toilet, while LowDown food critic, Slappy Sal, shares his experience at the Stray Hen.

Robbie...Until We Meet Again

Friends of LowDown co-creator, Robbie, discuss memories of their fallen friend with the remaining LowDown staff, PK and Rick.  This episode is a bit rough, but please forgive us.  We lost our dear friend much too early, and we found this reminiscing very therapeutic.  Rest In Peace dear friend.

Visionary Maddock Helps the LowDown Find Their Creativity

This Innovation expert (and self-proclaimed Navy brat) has helped Fortune 500 companies and other modern businesses around the globe stay ahead of the competition as the founder and CEO of Elmhurst's Maddock Douglas and McGuffin Creative.  Maddock shares his story, his vision and his unique sense of humor.  Of course he takes on the MowDown and, as many guests before, gets stumped and stranded on a deserted island.  Slappy Sal reviews Southtown Hot Dogs and Clever Ken, The Hardware Man, helps 'Gail' with her stinky floor drain.

Mystery Writer Bob Goldsborough 'Framed' by the LowDown Crew

With a great education at York Community High School, Bob Goldsborough went on to have an exciting career as a "Newsman" at the Chicago Tribune and Advertising Age magazine.  As a loving gesture to his mother, Goldsborough wrote her a personal Nero Wolfe mystery novel, shortly after Nero Wolfe creator Rex Stout's death.  Little did Goldsborough know he had sparked a second career as a mystery novel author and his thoughtful gift to his mother would eventually be published with the blessing of Stout's family.  He would go on to pen six more Nero Wolfe novels and his own series of mysteries featuring news reporter sleuth, Snap Malek.  Bob bravely takes on the MowDown and receives a passing grade of 85%!  Goldsborough continues to write and looks forward to his next novel being published in 2020.