Etown Lowdown

COVID-19 05/10/21 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital Chief Medical Officer, Kimberley Darey, M.D.

Dr. Kimberley Darey, Chief Medical Officer of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, shares the latest best practices related to COVID vaccines for expectant mothers and COVID's effects on newborn children.  She also reports COVID inpatients at the Hospital have dropped by 28% from last week. 

COVID-19 05/04/21 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley shares the latest COVID-related news from the Hospital.  She reports COVID inpatients on the rise and explains why higher vaccination rates are required to achieve herd immunity.

COVID-19 04/28/21 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley indicates COVID patient numbers haven't changed much lately, but vaccine supplies continue to be strong.  She shares the importance of getting more people vaccinated.

COVID-19 04/20/21 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley reports inpatient COVID numbers continue to rise.  She shares some advice related to successful COVID treatments which must be administered before symptoms get too serious.

COVID-19 04/13/21 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley shares the latest COVID-related news from the Hospital.  She indicates inpatient cases are fairly steady and vaccine supplies have increased this week.

COVID-19 04/21 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley shares the latest COVID-related news from the Hospital.  She reports COVID cases are again on the rise and vaccine supplies continue to be very low.  

Four-term Elmhurst Mayor Tom Marcucci Calls the Question on PK and Rick

Former Elmhurst Mayor Tom Marcucci shares how he felt as he decided to not run for a fifth term and relates how Mayor Steve Morley might be feeling as his run as mayor comes to a close.  He also describes how crucial a mayor's relationship with the City Manager is, and the importance of a mayor getting along with other council members, by building consensus.

COVID-19 3/23/21 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley

Elmhurst Hospital President and CEO, Pamela Dunley, provides and update on COVID-related Hospital operations and vaccine information.  She shares stories of several fully vaccinated employees who subsequently tested positive with the disease and displayed only mild symptoms.

Jackbox Games CEO Mike Bilder Drops a Few Quarters at the LowDown Arcade

Elmhurst Resident and Jackbox Games CEO, Mike Bilder, shares his story and that of the company he leads.  PK, Rick and Malort give a big endorsement to Jackbox Party Games, which can be played on a variety of platforms and are great for adults and kids alike, pre or post Pandemic.  PK and Dave Oberg share stories of Frank Lloyd Wright's Elmhurst connection on the latest episode of "One Ponce a Time."  Food Critic, Slappy Sal, recommends a trip to The Silverado Grill in an encore presentaton.

COVID-19 03/16/21 UPDATE Elmhurst Hospital President Pamela Dunley

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Pamela Dunley, shares the latest COVID-related information from the Hospital.  She reports lower COVID patient counts and weekly vaccine supplies which have been lower than most of January and February.