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 […]
Lombard News
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 […]
Queen Madison
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO Madison Crowe was named the 2019 Lilac Queen Saturday during the annual coronation ceremony in Lilacia Park. Queen Madison is the daughter of Rick and Susie Denz. The queen and her court will be the guests of honor at the 60th annual Lilac Ball on Friday, May […]
Lilac time in Lombard
STEVE SPODEN PHOTO This year’s five Lilac Princesses are pictured striking a royal pose before the final judging to select the 2019 Lilac Queen. The judging took place Saturday at Lombard’s Embassy Suites. The identity of the queen will remain a secret until her coronation in Lilacia Park at 1 […]
Willowbrook hosts joint ceremony for honor societies
SUBMITTED PHOTOS Willowbrook High School recently held an “Evening of Honors” ceremony for the school’s Math Honor Society, National English Honor Society, World Language Honor Society and Civitas (the school’s social studies honor society). About 400 students were recognized and inducted, or reaffirmed into the honor societies. The students who […]
