The Kiwanis Club of Western Springs - Hinsdale will host their annual trivia night fundraiser on Saturday, April 9 at Burke Beverage located at 4900 South Vernon St. in McCook.  Doors open at 6:00pm and trivia begins promptly at 7:00pm.  Prizes will be awarded and raffles will also take place during the event. The cost is $20 per person or $160 per table of eight players.  Beer on-tap will be provided free of charge.  Attendees are also welcome to bring their own food and wine.  Players must be 21 or older.  Hurry - tables sell fast!  To register, contact Mary Rizzardini at (708)246-2270 or email at <a href="mailto:mrizzardini@comcast.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">mrizzardini@comcast.net</a>.

The Kiwanis Club of Western Springs - Hinsdale will host their annual trivia night fundraiser on Saturday, April 9 at Burke Beverage located at 4900 South Vernon St. in McCook.  Doors open at 6:00pm and trivia begins promptly at 7:00pm.  Prizes will be awarded and raffles will also take place during the event.

The cost is $20 per person or $160 per table of eight players.  Beer on-tap will be provided free of charge.  Attendees are also welcome to bring their own food and wine.  Players must be 21 or older.  Hurry - tables sell fast!  To register, contact Mary Rizzardini at (708)246-2270 or email at <a href="mailto:mrizzardini@comcast.net" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">mrizzardini@comcast.net</a>.

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National Poppy Day - Get your Poppy DRIVE-THRU 10a-2pm Saturday May 23 American Legion Post 1941, 900 s. La Grange rd, 60525

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National Poppy Day - Get your Poppy  DRIVE-THRU  10a-2pm Saturday May 23 American Legion Post 1941, 900 s. La Grange rd, 60525

Name: William “Bill GTO” Nawrot
Service Branch:
United States Army
Years of Service:
1968-1970
Rank: Spec 4
Member: 132nd
Assault Support Helicopter Co
Battle
Region/War: Chu Lai, Vietnam
Awards:
National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam
Service Medal

The Western Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10778 announces the
Grand Marshal and&nbsp;date for the Western
Springs Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, 2026. Bill Nawrot will
serve&nbsp;as the parade’s
Grand Marshal.
Parade Grand
Marshal
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Located in Vietnam’s
Quảng Nam Province, Chu Lai was a United States Marine Corps&nbsp;military base,
operational from 1965 to 1970, which included an airfield to support
military operations&nbsp;during the Vietnam
War.
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Joining the service
ranks in Aug of 1968, Bill enlisted in the Army on his 19th birthday.
He was&nbsp;assigned to the Flight Line in Chu Lai, Vietnam, from Feb 1969 to April 1970, as part
of a 5-man&nbsp;mechanics crew. Bill
was charged with major and minor maintenance repairs, for 12 CH-47
Chinook&nbsp;helicopters
completing a scheduled rotation for parts replacement every 100 hrs.
Sporadically, the Flight Line was
under mortar fire from the Vietnamese forces.
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On Apr 1970, Bill was
discharged from Army Service. Bill returned to Illinois to his
previous&nbsp;job at Illinois Bell
Telephone. He worked at Bell Telephone for 27 years as an outside
communications&nbsp;technician. After
Bell Telephone, Bill began a second career at MCI/Verizon where he
worked for 12&nbsp;years until
retirement in 2010.
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Bill was part of the
“Operation Support The Troops America” in Naperville, IL. Since
joining&nbsp;the Western Springs
VFW in 2014, Bill has worked with the Memorial Day Parade Committee
where he&nbsp;creates the 4-page
parade program, and coordinates the vehicles where veterans ride
during the parade.
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bill is married to
Patti, and they are parents to 4 children, 12 grandchildren, and one
great-granddaughter. Bill
and Patti are avid classic car collectors with 2 Pontiac GTO, a
Lincoln Town&nbsp;Car, and 2 Mustangs.

Local Event: VFW Post 10778 Memorial Day Parade And Remembrance

VFW Post 10778 Memorial Day Parade And Remembrance


Name: William “Bill GTO” Nawrot
Service Branch:
United States Army
Years of Service:
1968-1970
Rank: Spec 4
Member:...

American Legion

Encore Center for Performing Arts invites you to be part of a deeply meaningful community experience in Elmhurst.
Through a unique partnership with Freedom Sings USA, veterans will share their stories in a powerful and personal way. Working one-on-one with Grammy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated Nashville songwriters, their experiences are transformed into original songs, performed live for the community that same evening.

What You’ll Experience
<ul><li>An intimate and reverent evening, unlike a traditional performance</li><li>Real stories of service, shared through music</li><li>A meaningful way to honor veterans in our community</li><li>A powerful, emotional experience you won’t forget</li></ul>We hope you'll join us for this truly memorable event.

Local Event: An Intimate Evening with Freedom Sings

An Intimate Evening with Freedom Sings

Encore Center for Performing Arts invites you to be part of a deeply meaningful community experience in Elmhurst.
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Sat., May 30 from 10a-12p - Everyone is welcome!
Clear out the clutter at this free, fast, and secure community shredding event hosted by RE/MAX Premier. Attendees are welcome to bring up to three bags of documents per car, but please ensure all metal clips and bindings are removed beforehand.
Swing by, say hello to your neighbors, and sign up to win a $100 gift certificate while you wait!
RE/MAX Premier, 101 Burr Ridge Pkwy (BMO&nbsp;Building Parking Lot)

Local Event: Free Community Shredding Event

Free Community Shredding Event

Sat., May 30 from 10a-12p - Everyone is welcome!
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