Did you know one of Illinois' oldest colleges is right here in town?! Elmhurst University opened way back in 1871...but not how you might think! It actually started as Elmhurst Proseminary to train ministers for German schools and churches. And all classes were actually taught in German! Now, EU's name has changed quite a few times throughout the centuries. They first started as Elmhurst Proseminary, then changed to Elmhurst Academy and Junior College in 1919, then to Elmhurst College in 1924, a