Starting with this issue (July 4), the Villa Park Independent has been merged with the Villa Park Review under the Villa Park Review name. Villa Park Independent subscribers will receive the Villa Park Review every Thursday. Newsstand copies of the Review will be available every Thursday afternoon. Businesses will still […]
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Lombardian/Villa Park Review classifieds—July 4
Fire department lieutenant retires
CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Villa Park Fire Lt. Mike Barton recently retired from the Villa Park Fire Department. Barton joined the department in early 1996. He is pictured outside of Villa Park Fire Station 81 on his final day on the job. The bottom photo shows Barton (right) and two of […]
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. […]
Lombard/Villa Park coming events—June 27
Crafty Creations at Villa Park Library Young children and their adults can join the Villa Park Public Library and the Friends of the Villa Park Library at the weekly Kiwanis Club Concerts this summer to make a fun craft. Crafty Creations @ the Gazebo will be held on Wednesdays, July […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—June 27
DOLORES A. HEINS Dolores A. Heins (nee Record). Beloved wife of Roger Heins. Loving mother of Larry, Donald, Ronald and Linda Heins. Cherished grandmother of Jason Jamerson, Donald, Timothy, Steven and Kristine Heins. Great-grandmother of 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 25, at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral […]
Lombard/Villa Park classifieds—June 27
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 […]
Lombard/Villa Park coming events—June 20
‘Game Truck’ at Villa Park Library June 25 Game Truck is making a stop at the Villa Park Public Library parking lot on Tuesday, June 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. Awesome adventures await inside this giant truck, which is packed with high-definition TVs, a long row of comfy seats […]