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 […]
Elmhurst News
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 […]
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 […]
Illinois Council of Orchestras announces annual awards; ESO, Alltop among recipients
The Illinois Council of Orchestras is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of its annual awards for excellence in the field of music performance and for support of musical organizations. An awards panel of judges drawn from the Illinois Council of Orchestras Board of Directors and independent professional conductors and […]
EEHealth recognized as “Best 50” for supply chain excellence in healthcare
Edward-Elmhurst Health has been recognized by healthcare supply chain leader Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) as a “Best 50” healthcare provider. For the past 14 years, GHX’s annual “Best 50” award spotlights the top North American hospitals and health systems based on their proven ability to improve operational performance while driving […]
Elmhurst Art Museum receives $750G grant from state; Award brings museum halfway to renovation fundraising goal
“Rebuilding Illinois means investing in all types of infrastructure that improve communities and the quality of life for local residents…investment in the museums protect our cultural heritage and offer unique programs and events for visitors to enjoy.” Those were the words of Gov. J.B. Pritzker in an announcement of the […]
