For lovers of craft beer, live music, and the camaraderie of a good beer fest, make plans to be at Pints Elmhurst on Saturday, June 15 for a special Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest ticket pre-sale event. The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation will host the 5th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, Sept. […]
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A brand new look at North Terrace Park
CHRIS FOX PHOTOS The Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department held a re-opening celebration and ribbon-cutting at North Terrace Park on Friday, May 31. The park is located at 300 N. Westmore Avenue. Pictured (top photo, left to right) during the ribbon-cutting are: Gina Racanelli—Villa Park’s superintendent of recreation, Villa […]
Man of the Year
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Kenneth Bohl was named 2018 Man of the Year during the recently held John Egan Distinguished Service Awards and Man of the Year honor ceremony. Bohl is pictured with program master of ceremonies Yvonne Agnello-Adams, who presented him a plaque. Bohl is first vice president and facilities […]
Lombard/Villa Park coming events—June 6
Kids Club in York Center Join the York Center Park District every Wednesday this summer for some lunchtime entertainment. These interactive children’s shows are a great free way to spend a summer afternoon. A variety of well-known acts will perform. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to our back patio/grass […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—June 6
PEGGY ANN BAAR Peggy Ann Baar, 67, of Carol Stream, passed away on May 31, 2019. Service and interment are private. Arrangements were made by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park: 630-832-4161. SUSAN M. CHARPIE Susan M. “Sue” Charpie (nee Eastman), of Naperville (formerly Wheaton), departed this […]
Lombardian classifieds—June 6
Village of Villa Park planning for Summerfest
On Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15, the Village will host its annual Summerfest celebration in the Ardmore Business District at Ardmore & Park, along the Illinois Prairie Path by the Gazebo. The fest opens on Friday, June 14 from 6 to 11 p.m. for food, beer, bands, a […]
Illinois House sends marijuana legalization to Gov. Pritzker; Legal retail sales could begin Jan. 1, 2020
By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois The Illinois House on May 31 passed a bill legalizing adult recreational marijuana in the state. This opens up a new sector for businesses and customers who have been waiting for the legalization of marijuana. Stress is certainly something that has been said to […]
Willi S. Keding, 97
Willi S. Keding,, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 97. Beloved husband of Lisa C. Keding; loving father of Michael Keding, Ingrid (Rob) Pagano and Debbie (Mike) Persenico; proud “Opa” of Michelle, Ryan, Stephanie, Lauren and Michael; honored great “Opa” of Alana, Isaiah, Eliana […]
David H. Martin Jr. 90
David H. Martin Jr. 90, formerly of Elmhurst, Il. Beloved husband of Alice nee Kusles. Loving father of Christine (Ken) Calendo and Daniel (Kathy) Martin. Cherished grandfather of David (Nicole) Calendo, Amy (Phil) Weisberg, Ryan, Colleen and Kimberly Martin. Great grandfather of Luke and Ava Calendo. Dear brother of Dorothy […]
