The Garden Village
This doesn't exactly flow with the mission of my blog, but it's not everyday that the town in which yours truly grew up -- Villa Park, IL -- gets a front page billing on the Chicago Tribune's website.
Apparently, Villa Park's historically incompetent leadership decided to erect a monument honoring their veterans and families. What started out as a super idea, though, turned into a political stunt to appease local businesses. The issue at hand is the monument used, which you can see here. Clearly, it's 1 part veteran-honoring, 2 parts advertisement, with a little shoutout to the Village President who pulled the whole thing off.
Villa Park, I love you. If I ever accept an Academy Award you'll certainly receive my shout out. (630 - Hollah!). But this isn't even close to honoring your vets, it's actually beyond stupid. Get with it.
posted by Lyons at
1:22 PM
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Chicago Public Radio had a report on this yesterday, and I just shook my head listening to it. Says idiot Village President, Joyce Stupegia: "The VFW had some concerns that it was too commercial in nature, and after looking at it again, I agreed. But I still plan to put it up somewhere on village property."
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11:05 AM
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