Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/community/lombard/ en-us Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:01:16 -0500 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109909/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109909/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:07:19 -0500 Voters in several DuPage County communities will weigh in this spring on an array of ballot questions from governmental entities, including five that are seeking more tax money. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702069589/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130211/news/702069589/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:16:01 -0500 Episcopal church leaders across the suburbs, the nation, and even the world on Wednesday will help commuters at train stations mark the beginning of Lent with a visible symbol of human mortality — ashes, via a movement called Ashes to Go. "Churches in the Chicago area have made a real effort to invite other people to do this," said the Rev. Emily Mellott of Calvary Episcopal Church in Lombard. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130209/news/702099879/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130209/news/702099879/ Sat, 9 Feb 2013 17:53:31 -0500 The Lombard Park District's annual Winter Carnival gave families plenty of ways to celebrate the snowy season Saturday afternoon with a sled hill, s'mores and games at Sunset Knoll recreation center. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089730/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089730/ Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:04:28 -0500 An Evanston man whom authorities dubbed the "Beauty Salon" robber is facing additional criminal charges in connection with the robbery of four DuPage County businesses. Jason Logsdon, 41, of 900 Chicago Ave., was charged Friday with the DuPage robberies. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069752/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069752/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 19:18:02 -0500 Assisting those in need, following the St. Louis Cardinals and being a grandfather were among the passions of longtime First Church of Lombard Pastor Robert Hatfield, members of his congregation said Wednesday. Hatfield died Tuesday at age 60. "At our church, he was always about outreach, both to the local community and beyond," church moderator Rick Kelly said. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109777/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109777/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:53:26 -0500 This edition of The Week in Pictures features a dads and daughters dance, kids science projects, and cold and snowy weather. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109811/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130210/news/702109811/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:45:53 -0500 Oak Brook's Winterfest could have used a bit more actual winter, but those who attended on a rainy Sunday enjoyed the indoor activities. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069838/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130206/news/702069838/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 11:03:07 -0500 The Oakbrook Terrace Historical Society formed less than a year ago and has been making exiciting discoveries about the tiny city that was incorporated in 1958. The biggest find has been that the city-owned house where the historical society has been storing its artifacts recently was authenticated to be Sears Homart home, one of only six verified in the country. But the city has plans to tear down the house to build a new police station. Historical society members come before the City Council on Feb. 12 to see if another alternative can be reached. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059862/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059862/ Wed, 6 Feb 2013 10:16:48 -0500 Bail was set at $300,000 Tuesday for the alleged mastermind of a home invasion and robbery in which the victim was beaten early Sunday near Villa Park. Artur Pawlina, 26, is the fourth suspect charged with the attack on Dillon Lane in unincorporated DuPage County. Court records show he lives less than a mile from the victim. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059634/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130205/news/702059634/ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 19:27:10 -0500 Two homeless men were charged with felony car theft in separate incidents in Villa Park this week. Police caution residents never to leave a running vehicle unattended.