STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Over a dozen original paintings by Sheldon Peck are now on display in the Lombard Historical Society “Sheldon Peck, Footsteps of His Life” special exhibit. The paintings by the noted abolitionist and artist are now being shown at the Sheldon Peck Homestead, his former home on the […]
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Speak Out excerpts—June 13
Here are a few of the comments in this week’s SPEAK OUT section. Pick up this week’s Lombardian/Villa Park Review to read all of the comments… Lombard calling. I notice there’s someone in Speak Out who calls for the impeachment of Donald Trump just about every week. If I was […]
Come give ‘The gift of life’
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO The Village of Lombard will host its Heartland Blood Centers summer blood drives on Wednesday, June 19. The gift of life can be donated at Yorktown Center at Heartland Blood Centers’ mobile coach (parked outside, near entrance #5, between Von Maur and The Eatery) from 8 a.m. […]
House sends graduated tax question to voters
By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois A constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to set higher tax rates on greater amounts of income passed its last legislative hurdle Monday and will head to the voters for final approval about 18 months from now. After more than three hours […]
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 […]
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 […]
We remembered
STEVE SPODEN PHOTOS Lombardians gathered at 10 a.m. Monday for the Village of Lombard’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Lombard Common. The program to honor our nation’s service men and women who gave their lives for our country included featured speaker Lombard VFW Lilac Post 5815 Commander […]
Lest we forget
STEVE SPODEN PHOTOS Our nation’s service men and women who gave their lives for their country will be remembered during the Village of Lombard’s Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 27. The whole community is invited to attend the observance, which will begin at 10 a.m. (new time) at the Veterans […]
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 […]