Murphy celebrates the 115th anniversary of the Village Press

• Park Ridge
• 2018

State Senator Laura Murphy, a Des Plaines Democrat, joined Rex Parker in celebrating the 115th anniversary of the Village Press.

“It is always a pleasure to celebrate our community’s successes and rich history,” Murphy said. “Though the Village Press called Park Ridge home for only a short time, it went on to win acclaim at the 1904 World Exhibition. The memory of the Village Press lives on through its publications and the type designs of its founder, Frederic Goudy.”

The Village Press was established in Park Ridge in 1903 by Frederic W. Goudy and was modeled on the ideals of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement. The McLean County Museum, located in Goudy’s hometown of Bloomington, will honor Goudy’s work and the 115th anniversary of the Village Press with an exhibit titled “Frederic Goudy: Titan of Type” this fall including a series of 35 posters designed by Park Ridge artist Rex Parker to honor Goudy’s achievements.

In the photo to the right, Rex Parker, a former Park Ridge alderman and artist, joins State Senator  Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) in celebrating the 115th anniversary of the Village Press.

Fehrman joins Murphy at Capitol as page for the day

Park Ridge eighth grader Will Fehrman joined Senator Laura Murphy at the Capitol in Springfield as her page for the day.

Fehrman visited the Capitol on Feb. 28. He attended committee hearings and joined Murphy on the Senate floor for voting.

Fehrman attends St. Paul of the Cross School in Park Ridge, where he is an active member of the student council and academic team. He also plays on St. Paul’s basketball, baseball, volleyball and soccer teams.

Murphy: Rauner’s budget will increase property taxes

• Budget
• 2018

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy, a Des Plaines Democrat, released the following statement in response to the governor’s budget address:

“The governor failed to deliver a balanced budget his first three years in office, the detrimental effects of which Illinoisans still feel today. Now he plans to push the burden of balancing his budget onto middle- and low-income taxpayers. His budget proposal shifts existing pension costs onto local school districts, which will significantly increase property taxes for homeowners. I do not believe that increasing property taxes to solve the budget crisis is the answer. We need a realistic plan that doesn’t balance the budget on the backs of the middle class.”

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“Lunch with Us” at the Des Plaines Public Library

• Seniors
• Des Plaines
• 2018
• Library

People 60 years of age and older are invited to participate in a daily lunch program at the Des Plaines Public Library, located at 1501 Ellinwood Ave. This is an opportunity to enjoy a healthy meal and educational programs.

Lunch is provided Monday through Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m.

The meal is available to anyone over the age of 60 and their spouse, regardless of age. There is a $2 suggested donation.

To RSVP, please call Tom at 224-585-0406 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Reservations are required by 9 a.m. the business day before you plan to attend.

Please complete the new participant information sheet if it is your first time attending. It is also available at the door.

For more information, click here.