STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Members of Lombard’s Sacred Heart Church Germanfest Committee are pictured inviting everyone to its 52nd annual Germanfest which will run next week from Thursday, July 18, through Sunday, July 21, in the parking lot of the church (corner of Parkside and Elizabeth). The popular event offers something […]
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Lombardian SPEAK OUT excerpts—July 11
Here are a few of the SPEAK OUT comments in the July 11 paper. To see all of the comments, pick up a copy of this week’s Lombardian. In Lombard’s District Two Foxworth subdivision we can’t believe what a lousy look the contractor chose with the bright white color of […]
Lombardian classifieds—July 11
Lombard man dies after 80-foot fall from mountain
Austin Howell was “free solo” enthusiast who climbed without gear By Dee Longfellow For The Lombardian Early Tuesday morning, July 2, the Lombardian learned that Lombard resident Austin Howell, a free solo climber, had fallen to his death from Shortoff Mountain located in North Carolina. Howell was just […]
Lombardian SPEAK OUT excerpts—July 4
Here are a few of the SPEAK OUT comments in the July 4 paper. To see all of the comments, pick up a copy of this week’s Lombardian. After a storm came through with high winds and big hail, I had three good-size branches fall from my maple tree. I […]
It’s all about Eve
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Last week, representatives of the Lombard Service League presented a philanthropic donation to the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Eve, a Golden Retriever that started her ministry at the Lombard church in December of 2015, has given comfort and support […]
Lombardian/Villa Park Review classifieds—July 4
A summer celebration!
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Everyone is invited to celebrate summer at the St. Pius X Parish Summer Fest & Carnival. The event runs today, June 27, through Sunday, June 30, at the parish, 1025 E. Madison St., Lombard. The carnival will feature seven thrill rides, children’s rides, midway games, a food […]
Lombardian Speak Out excerpts—June 27
Here are a few of the SPEAK OUT comments in the June 20 paper. To see all of the comments, pick up a copy of this week’s paper. Hello, I’m wondering if anything is being done to regulate the scrap metal collectors who are in our neighborhoods on garbage day. […]
Lombardian Speak Out excerpts—June 20
Here are a few of the SPEAK OUT comments in the June 20 paper. To see all of the comments, pick up a copy of this week’s paper. In regard to abortion, it is the law, but here is what I think should be done. I think that once a […]