Police said a Westmont man has been charged with two felony counts of arson for allegedly starting a fire in an apartment complex after a domestic altercation in his residence.
Most people say they don’t have enough time in their lives. Yet Lombard resident William “Bill” Coons has accomplished more in his nearly 83 years than some would in several lifetimes. Coons recently was selected to join the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame and will be inducted in May.
What does it take to make a public restroom transcend its mere functional status? Does it have style and class? Is it elaborate and ornate? Does it have a sense of fun and whimsy? Or is there something else that makes it unique? We want to know. Seriously. Let us know your favorite spot and we’ll take a trip ourselves to check them out. If they pass muster, we’ll include these top restrooms in a fun article we’re publishing.
Lombard Park District executive director Paul Friedrichs defines goals and improvements for 2010.
A new Lombard business is offering fresh ways for people to look better, with a special focus on weddings and other special events.
The village of Lombard celebrated 900 combined years of service by 57 village employees in 2009.
Famous Lombard resident Jan C. Gabriel, of the nationally syndicated TV series “The Super Chargers” and known for his signature “Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!” phrase, died Sunday at age 69. A “celebration of life” event will take place at noon Sunday in Gabriel’s garage with all his favorite cars.
One woman’s passion for horticulture and landscape design brought something unique to Lombard just five years ago.
Sledding is an exhilarating winter activity that practically anyone can do, as gravity does most of the work.
Kyle Tilton looks and acts like the average fourth-grader. Little do people know that a Pokemon expert and enthusiast is standing right before their eyes.
Marine Staff Sgt. Hank Usry was caught off-guard when he walked out of his mother-in-law’s home Saturday afternoon and saw the Villa Park police department vehicles and the Warrior’s Watch Riders coming down the streets with sirens blasting and horns wailing.
Stephanie Persenico of Lombard and John Collazo of Bensenville are the parents of the first baby born in 2010 at Adventist GlenOaks Hospital in Glendale Heights.
Take a look inside these local restaurants, meet the chef and get a flavor of what the menu has to offer.
Fonda Isabel recreates flavors of Mexico
Gauchos go gourmet at Chama Gaucha
One high school student is getting a closer look at both his village and a potential career path with an internship in Lombard’s graphic design department.
Check out our list of January events across the western suburbs, and avoid the winter blues.
One of downtown Lombard’s latest business additions aims to do more for residents than glam up the area. The DC Spinal Wellness & Sports Rehabilitation Ltd., at 310 S. Main St., offers a variety of unique and specialty treatments for patients all under one roof.
For two Villa Park families, dance lessons have taken on a new meaning as dancers from the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance took first place in the Mid-America Irish Dance Championships late last month.
Now is as good a time as any to start making New Year's Eve plans — if you haven't already. Here are just a few of the New Year's Eve celebrations going on across the western suburbs. One caveat: Many require advance registration or reservations. So act now!
Remembered by many for his community involvement and service, longtime Villa Park resident Richard W. Srch was killed in a three-car accident Monday.
Health teacher and Lombard resident Ann Banfield teaches her Glenbard East High School students about more than just healthy living and the human body.
