Saturday, April 26, 2025
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO History to come alive this weekend Cannon fire will echo across Lombard again this weekend as Union and Confederate soldiers meet in battle during the Lombard Historical Society’s eighth annual Civil War Reenactment in Lombard’s Four Seasons Park on Saturday, July 28, and Sunday, July 29, from […]
Governor signs Cullerton-sponsored laws to protect veterans Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed two new state laws sponsored by state Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) to protect veterans at state homes from deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks. “Gov. Bruce Rauner’s mismanagement and failed leadership killed 13 veterans, now he is trying to […]
Waves and Mariners shoot for personal-best times at the Red Division ‘B’ Meet Several members of the Lombard Waves and Villa Park Mariners completed their 2018 DuPage Swim and Dive Conference seasons by competing in Saturday’s Red Division “B” Meet at Jefferson Pool. Lombard, Villa Park, Bartlett and Bloomingdale make […]
McCormick Day today at Cantigny Cantigny Park will commemorate the birthday of its benefactor, Col. Robert R. McCormick, today, July 26, from noon to 5 p.m. McCormick Day is Cantigny’s annual gift to the community—parking, activities and birthday cupcakes (while supplies last) are complimentary. McCormick Day events are planned for […]
CARL KELLER Carl H. Keller passed away July 17, 2018, at his home. Funeral services were held Monday, July 23, at Brust Funeral Home, 135 S. Main St., Lombard. Visit www.brustfuneralhome.com or call 888-629-0094 for more information. JOHN PILAFAS John Pilafas, age 51, of Villa Park. He was the beloved […]
The Lombard 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. Assault, battery July 15 A juvenile at Thornton’s, […]
Residents turn to village board in opposition to hotel By Jane Charmelo LOMBARDIAN-VILLA PARK REVIEW STAFF REPORTER Lombard residents continue to express their opposition over the proposal for construction of a Hilton Tru Hotel on 22nd Street, but this time they turned their attention to the Lombard Village Board of […]
Last week, Republican leaders in the Illinois House of Representatives had to gather to select a replacement to fill the remainder of a term being vacated by Patti Bellock a Hinsdale Republican who has been representing the 47th District for nearly 20 years and had already indicated she would not […]
Six years ago, a group of self-described “stir-crazy” performers wished they had a festival in Elmhurst where they could perform all the things they loved: original music, comedy, improv, and poetry. “Yesfest is all about creating more spaces for people to do what they love to do,” said Clark Pavlik, […]
Henrietta “Jay” Forbes age 83, of Elmhurst. Life long companion of the late John Nichols. Loving mother of Patricia (Russ) Castiglia, Judi (Jim) Davidson, Jim (Diana) and Linda (Dave) Servatius. Dearest Grandmother and great grandmother of many. Dear sister of Rosemary (John) Ryan. Fond aunt of many. Visitation at Steuerle […]