Etown Lowdown

Sisters Abbey Everhart Cannon (Aunt Tina's Kitchen) and Meredith Everhart share their stories about receiving heart transplants - as they both were born with a somewhat rare heart condition.  The sisters take on the MowDown and Slappy Sal reviews Aunt Tina's Kitchen, a restaurant recently opened by Abbey and her husband Tony in Elmhurst. And Rick is at it again in another edition of "Rick on His Heavily Reinforced Soapbox", as he's perturbed about a premature retirement of a local representative.

Elmhurst resident, Anna Maria Sperando, was adopted from Italy in the 1950's by an American family at a young age, as her biological mother tragically died when she was only two years old.  After many years of searching for biological relatives in Italy, she found three living aunts, an uncle, and 'molti' nephews, nieces and cousins, with the help of her daughter, Jennifer Veremis.  Their recent trip to meet their newly found relatives, is a tear-jerker.  Also featured in the episode is our friend Slappy-Sal with a food review of Pazzi di Pizza, as well as another edition of One Ponce a Time with PK and Dave Oberg. 

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.  

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 in the Nation, the Marching Illini.  His path eventually led him to a rewarding stint at Elmhurst U, where he was able to use some of his administrative skills learned earlier in his career.  Pete also shares the story of his late brother, Drew, who was instrumental in breaking some very big and important stories as chief investigative correspondent with CNN.

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.  Ms. Dunley also reflects on her career and shares her future plans.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley and Co-chair of the Hospital's COVID Incident Response Team, Dr. Michelle Meziere, share the latest local COVID updates and discuss eligibility for COVID boosters which are formulated to provide some protection against multiple variants of the virus.

Food Network star Jeff Mauro and his sister Emily chat with the LowDown crew at the Elmhurst History Museum.  Jeff reviews sangwiches from Gambino's Italian Deli with Slappy Sal and takes on the MowDown with lil sis Emily.  

Elmhurst CUSD 205 Superintendent, Dr. Keisha Campbell, shares her life journey which brought her back to the school district that helped shape and motivate her.  Dr. Campbell takes on the MowDown, with a commendable score of 92% (Rick's poor math) and gives listeners insight into her management style.  PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director, Dave Oberg, tell us about Sandburg Middle School's namesake in an encore edition of One Ponce a Time.

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's upcoming Autumn Affair fundraiser on 9/10/22.  President Dunley addresses her planned retirement at the end of 2022, after a long career at EMH.

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.

Former NFL player Matt Bowen shares stories of his journey from an elite football player to successful national journalist, father, coach and mentor to many local young men.  Matt tells some inside stories from his time playing football at University of Iowa and seven years in the NFL.  Bowen also explains how he has worked to diversify his journalistic skills, making those skills relevant in an ever-changing field.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley and Medical Staff President Dr. Michelle Meziere share the latest COVID-19 updates from the Hospital and medical community.  Inpatients with the disease continue to be relatively low and vaccinations continue to be the best way to prevent serious cases.  Virtual doctor visits may be here to stay for some healthcare professionals and some patients.  

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 this designer and manufacturer of high quality men's fashion wristwatches.  He gets a B+ for his performance on the MowDown and and A+ as a watch designer from the LowDown crew.  Yodeling Robbie, Dr. Fartchi and Slappy Sal all make encore appearances.

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, 2021.  Nursing shortages, long-term COVID-19 health effects and potential future second Pfizer boosters are also discussed.

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 recommended.  Dr. Meziere shares some advice for women planning a future pregnancy and President Dunley updates listeners on current Hospital visitor policy changes.

PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director Dave Oberg tell the story of the discovery of limestone beneath Elmhurst's soil, which led to the birth of the Elmhurst Chicago Stone Company.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley and Medical Staff President Dr. Michelle Meziere, share the latest local COVID-19 information.  Recent COVID inpatient numbers are record highs and COVID deaths continue to happen, but almost exclusively to unvaccinated individuals.  President Dunley explains how family members are kept informed, despite not being able to visit their loved ones in the Hospital.

Our dear departed Robbie interviewing a local park Ambassador

LowDown Food Critic Slappy Sal pans an Elmhurst favorite, Pazzi di Pizza in a special 'Best of' edition.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley and Medical Staff President Dr. Michelle Meziere, share the latest local COVID-19 information.  They discuss variants, vaccines, the latest CDC guidance and inpatient census information.  President Dunley indicates the pending merger between EEHealth and North Shore University Medical is scheduled to be finalized on December 31, 2021.

Dr. Michelle Meziere, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital's Medical Staff President and Co-Chair of EEHealth's COVID Incident Response, discusses the latest local COVID information and, in particular, addresses questions about children and the vaccines.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley gives local updates on COVID, Booster Shots and the pending merger.  System Director of Specialty Clinics Bridget McLemore shares the many ways Elmhurst Hospital can help people with weight management.  

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President & CEO Pamela Dunley reports COVID inpatient counts are down and the Delta variant continues to be the likely cause of most 'breakthrough' COVID infections.  She shares information about the proposed merger between EEHealth and NorthShore University Medical.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President & CEO Pamela Dunley and Medical Staff President Dr. Michelle Meziere share the latest facts on COVID, vaccines, boosters, the Delta variant, and current Hospital protocol.  President Dunley addresses news reports of EEHealth and merger discussions.  

As COVID-19 continues its latest surge, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Pamela Dunley, shares the latest local information on the Pandemic.  Newly appointed Assistant Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, Marcie Lafido, describes her duties and how the Hospital values the professional and personal development of its nursing staff.  Both ladies share their concern for staff "burnout" associated with long hours and the stress of dealing with the Pandemic.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley is excited to report there are currently no COVID positive patients being treated at the Hospital!  In her last regular COVID interview she discusses the possibility of an end to the Pandemic as the Hospital celebrates 10 years since it moved to its current award-winning location.

Newly elected Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin shares his story and some of his goals for Elmhurst.  He takes on the MowDown and gets a 98%!  PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director Dave Oberg talk about the official birth of E-town in another edition of One Ponce a Time.  LowDown food critic Slappy Sal reviews Primos Locos.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley shares the latest COVID-related information from the Hospital...and some exciting personal news, in an in-person interview featuring PK.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President Pamela Dunley reports inpatient COVID cases are down by more than 50% as compared to two weeks ago.  She also shares EEHealth's Lombard walk-in clinic has supplies of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, and vaccinations at that location are available without an appointment.

DuPage County Board Chairman, Dan Cronin, shares stories of his Elmhurst upbringing and successful political career in state and county government.  He discusses many current governmental issues, including DuPage County's COVID-19 response.  Cronin takes on the MowDown with a solid grade of a B+.  LowDown regulars PK, Dave Oberg, Slappy Sal, Spence Lagerfeld and Dr. Fartchi make encore appearances.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO Pamela Dunley shares the latest COVID vaccine and inpatient numbers at the Hospital.  She also reports a large donation of personal protective equipment by EEHealth to relief groups in India.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.  

Elmhurst's Emcee, Ken Bartels, discusses his childhood, his career and his many years of hosting local access cable TV and YouTube talk shows. Bartels gets an A- on the MowDown and shares interesting stories of his years as the voice of myriad local events.  PK and Elmhurst History Museum Director, Dave Oberg, tell the history of York Theatre.  LowDown medical consultant Anthony Fartchi reports on his attendance at a summit of 'Nations' and LowDown food critic Slappy Sal pans Lariano's.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President & C.E.O. Pamela Dunley shares the latest information on COVID vaccines and treatments, as the Hospital fast approaches the 1 year anniversary of its first patient testing positive for COVID.

Dr. Michelle Meziere, Co-chair of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Incident Response, shares the latest COVID numbers from the Hospital.  She also gives an update on vaccination progress and some information regarding a COVID-19 loss support group affiliated with the Hospital.

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 confidence of a successful future, post-Pandemic.  LowDown food critic, Slappy Sal, has some great things to say about Primos Locos.  PK and Elmhurst History Museum director, Dave Oberg, tell us about the Civilian Conservation Corps' Elmhurst presence.

Dr. Michelle Meziere, Co-Chair of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Incident Command and Medical Director of Immediate Care and Walk-in Clinics, shares Hospital information regarding vaccines, treatment and Coronavirus science.  Dr. Meziere also gives a few tips related to helpful updates you can make to your MyChart information.

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Pamela Dunley, shares the latest on COVID vaccination procedures and supplies.  She also reports the latest COVID patient numbers at the Hospital as Phase 1b of vaccinations continues.

Dr. Mark Gomez, Host of the new Edward Elmhurst Health podcast, Health360 with Dr. G, shares his 'origin stories' of career and hobbies, and his favorite type of salsa...which doesn't come in a jar.  Dr. G takes on the MowDown and explains his healthy approach to medicine, life and fun!

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital President and CEO, Pamela Dunley, shares the latest on COVID vaccinations and the fact they haven't had flu patients at the Hospital this year.  It appears masks and social distancing have kept influenza away!

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 presentation of 'One Ponce a Time'.

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'.