Lilac royalty


STEVE SPODEN PHOTO

Lilac Queen Madison Crowe and her escort Ryan Bilyeu are pictured as they prepared to greet guests at Friday’s 60th annual Lilac Ball at The Carlisle in Lombard. The ball, hosted by the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry, supports the Lilac Parade and the Lilac Princess program. Featured during the evening was a Lilac Court reception, a four-course dinner, raffles, auctions and dancing. Queen Madison and the members of her Lilac Court will be guests of honor during the 65th Lilac Parade “Happy 150th Birthday” on Sunday, May 19.