PAUL GEORGE BUNYON Paul George Bunyon, 79, transitioned March 25, 2022. Settled in Addison in 1969. Big Paul was born as George Mullis in Monroe, North Carolina. Legally changed his name after he retired as a professional basketball player, playing for the Washington Generals, the opposition of the Harlem Globetrotters. […]
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Elmhurst University music faculty plan Spring Recital April 10
On Sunday, April 10, at 7 p.m., seven faculty members of the Elmhurst University Music Department will join together in a showcase recital for Elmhurst music students and the greater Elmhurst community. The Spring Faculty Recital will be performed in the Buik Recital Hall inside the Irion Hall Music Building […]
Behind the scenes: How the library adds new items to the collection
You already know that library shelves are filled with books, movies, and more. But do you know how those items get into the library’s collection for patrons to take home? The Materials Management department at the Addison Public Library works behind the scenes to bring the best materials to our […]
Easter Cantata to be performed at First Cong
The Music Ministry of First Congregational UCC of Elmhurst, 235 S. Kenilworth Av., led by Music Minister Jim Molina is presenting an Easter Cantata, “Arise!” on Palm Sunday, April 10 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to experience the power of the cross as the story of Christ’s journey […]
Bensenville Park District considers sale of White Pines property
Area near O’Hare sought by redevelopers By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT According to a story reported by the Daily Herald last week, developers may have their eyes on the White Pines Golf Club property located at 500 W. Jefferson St. in Bensenville. The club’s 260 acres is bordered […]
Alex King, longtime local businessman, passes away at 78
By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT If the weather in the area seemed dreary last week, it is likely because the world was made a little sadder after losing one of the bright shining stars of the local business world, as well as in the communities of Elmhurst and […]
Megan O’Malley Setaro, 43
Megan Emily O’Malley Setaro, of Austin, Tex., formerly of Elmhurst, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the age of 43. She was born to Cindy and Jim O’Malley on June 22, 1978. Megan’s early years were full of family and fun, including sports and fishing with her […]
Elizabeth Rose Hannigan, 77
Elizabeth Rose Hannigan or ‘Liz’ or ‘Bunny,” 77, of Elmhurst, while surrounded by loving family and friends, lost her courageous battle with lymphoma on Thursday March 10, joining her beloved husband Dick in heaven. She is now at peace but will be missed dearly by those she left behind. Liz […]
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. ———————– Sunday, April 10 • At […]
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court […]
