Hugh McLean, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Elmhurst University, accepts a brand-new glass trophy for Business of the Year from a large group of representatives from Edward-Elmhurst Health, last year’s recipient. Far left is John R. Quigley, president & CEO of the ECCI, who continually throughout the event […]
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Scenes from the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Annual Awards Gala
Curetons inducted into Civic Hall of Fame
At the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 103rd Annual Awards Gala held on Friday, March 25 at Elmhurst University, former President Bryant Cureton along with his wife Jeanette were inducted into the Elmhurst Civic Hall of Fame. They were chosen not only for their outstanding contributions to the University, […]
Elmhurst stands united in support of Ukraine; A moment of togetherness, a day of giving set for April 6
The City of Elmhurst, Elmhurst District 205, Elmhurst Park District, Elmhurst Public Library, and Elmhurst University have joined in organizing an event on Wednesday, April 6th to support the people of Ukraine. Various local organizations will be participating and all are welcome to attend. Together, Elmhurst community members will stand […]
Paul George Bunyon, 79
Paul George Bunyon transitioned March 25, 2022, at the age of 79. He settled in Addison in 1969. Big Paul was born as George Mullis in Monroe, No. Carolina. He legally changed his name after he retired as a professional basketball player, playing for the Washington Generals, the opposition of […]
William “Bill” H. Schwass, 93
Visitation Thursday William “Bill” H. Schwass, a longtime resident of Elmhurst and a Korean War Army Veteran, passed away March 24, 2022 at the age of 93. Bill had a long career with a public utility, enjoyed farming and was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst. Beloved […]
Pierson J. Van Alten, 94
Pierson J. Van Alten joined his Lord and Savior on March 16, 2022, at the age of 94. An immunologist and an avid reader, Pierson was cherished for his quiet wisdom and dry humor. Although his career was in medical research and he wrote numerous academic articles, he was more […]
Lucille M. DiBartolomeo, 88
Lucille M. DiBartolomeo, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed peacefully March 16, 2022 at the age of 88. Beloved mother of Diane (William Vankat) DiBartolomeo and Robert (Kevin McCarthy) DiBartolomeo; dear sister of Joana DeSanto and the late Mae DeLuca, Elizabeth Hansen and Anthony Calonico; daughter of the late Louis and […]
Donald Bennett
Before the pandemic, a trip to the downtown Elmhurst Jewel might have gotten you an invitation from Don Bennett to join him for a cup of coffee and an offer to pick up the tab for your soup or salad. To Don, there were no strangers just friends he hadn’t […]
Community Calendar
The Elmhurst Independent’s Community Calendar Welcome to Elmhurst Independent Community Calendar. If your club or organization is planning a special event, live OR virtually, send the information to [email protected] and put “Community Calendar” in the Subject line. The Calendar also appears at theindependentnewspapers.com. ———————– Friday, April 1 From 11 […]
