Historical Commission

Regular Meetings


  • 10:00  A.M.
  • 2nd Monday of the Month
  • Washington School
    4835 Michigan Avenue
    Schiller Park, IL 60176

Members

Chairman                    Daniel R. Sliwicki
Vice-Chairman        Warren Schuhrke
Treasurer                    Claudia Irsuto
Secretary                     Leslie Williams
Member                       June Oulund
Member                       Hilde Kilian
Member                       Diana Caffero 
  

 
Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agenda (PDF) | View All Agendas and Minutes

About the Commission


In 1989, the Village of Schiller Park formed the Schiller Park Historical Commission. The Commission operates a research room, located at Washington Elementary School (4835 Michigan Avenue). This room stores photographs, maps, newspaper articles, pamphlets, costumes, and other items pertaining to Schiller Park. In 1991, the Historical Commission began an educational program. This program includes a curriculum for second through fifth graders and a docent program for selected eighth graders. In 1999, in conjunction with the Village, the Historical Commission began maintaining records for the Military Service Wall of Honor at Clock Tower Park.

Get Involved


The Commission is always seeking volunteers to assist with research, writing, accessioning, and data entry. The Commission is also in need of certain types of research information, such as old phone books, aerial maps, photos, and WWI and WWII memorabilia. The Commission formally meets the second Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m., but the Commission's has regular office hours on Monday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to noon. In addition, the Commission's Research Room is open to the public during the fall, winter, and spring on the second Saturday of the month from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon. If you have a question, or are interested in volunteering for the Commission, please contact the Commission by phone at  (847) 349-7838 or email at sphc1914@gmail.com.


Historical Society Story Map Link


2020 Wall of Honor Ceremony - Reading of Names Added to the Wall in 2020

Old photo of a large building across the road.
Black and white photo of a city road.