Last weekend’s snowfall attracted sledders to the hill, known to some as Highridge Hill, near Jackson Middle School and the Islamic Foundation of Villa Park. The top left photo from Sunday afternoon shows the trio of (left to right) Brandon Gacek, Jeff Doll and Calvin Requireon heading downhill. The upper […]
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Voices of democracy
Three local high school students have been selected winners in the Lombard Veterans of Foreign Wars Lilac Post 5815 sponsored 2018 Voice of Democracy competition. Students entering the annual contest prepare a written and recorded speech on a selected patriotic theme. This year’s theme was “Why My Vote Matters.” Pictured […]
Lombard/Villa Park obituaries—January 24
LOUISE SAROCKA Louise Sarocka, nee Rieger, age 93, of Lombard. Beloved wife of the late Bruno Sarocka; loving mother of Bob (Lori) Sarocka, Dave (Brenda Bland) Sarocka and the late Kathy Sarocka; devoted grandmother of Jack and Sam; fond sister of many; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Longtime member […]
Lombardian classifieds—January 24
Police Reports
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Criminal damage Jan. 4 A victim […]
School Board Capsules… Here’s what’s going on at District 205
By Chris Fox For The Elmhurst Independent The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on Jan. 8 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting. There were no public comments. ILMEA All-State students recognized The board […]
York girls basketball team defeats Hinsdale Central; Sophomore Molis scores career-high 18 points
By Mike Miazga Correspondent After a tough stretch of games against top-notch competition, the York girls basketball team got back to familiar winning ways. The Dukes outscored Hinsdale Central 43-14 in the second half to record a 75-42 West Suburban Conference Silver Division win. York led only 32-28 at halftime. […]
Champ W. Davis, Jr., 78
Visitation Thurs., service Friday Champ W. Davis, Jr., 78, recognized by Chicago Magazine as an “Illinois Super Lawyer,” died Wednesday at home in Oak Brook. Born in Springfield, Davis attended the University of Illinois, earning a BS in General Engineering and his JD at the College of Law, where he […]
Willowbrook Band fundraiser a success
Pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage were the main items on the menu as the Willowbrook High School band recently held its second annual pancake breakfast fundraiser recently at the Villa Park VFW. The band had its inaugural fundraiser last year (also held at the VFW) to raise money for the […]
Chapel’s bell now has new clapper
Lombard’s Maple Street Chapel bell rang in the new year with a new clearer tone and is now protected from possible cracking, following recent maintenance work performed by Verdin Bell Company. According to Ken Bohl, Maple Street Chapel Preservation Society facilities director, an inspection of the bell by Verdin found […]