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Albert J. Biancalana Jr. started working at his father’s restaurant in Elmwood Park in 1957. Over the course of the next six decades and his brothers came to run the business, overseeing its growth and evolution into a legendary banquet hall that they sold in 2019. All the while, Biancalana has been involved in Elmwood Park and the surrounding community through organizations and local government – even today at 86-years-old. In recognition of his dedicated service, Biancalana will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the West Central Municipal Conference on Oct. 24 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont …

The Italian American Political Coalition honored a pair of local dynamos at its annual Heritage Celebration. Leyden Township Assessor Al Biancalana received the coalition’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the event, and DuPage County board member Sam Tornatore received the group’s William Paca Award. The following profiles were provided by the sponsoring organization: Al Biancalana Albert J. Biancalana Jr. is a native of west suburban Elmwood Park and has dedicated his life to the betterment of his community. He is the eldest son of Albert and Helen Biancalana and has two brothers, Jim (Judy) and the late Bob (Rose). He and …

Jim and Al Biancalana turned over the reins of Elmcrest Banquets in November, ending a remarkable run that spanned two generations and nine decades. Located in Elmwood Park, The Elmcrest has been catering to the needs of countless customers since it opened its doors in 1994. But the Biancalana family was in the food service business for decades, and recently celebrated its 90th year in business. Begun as a small ice cream parlor in 1929 by Al Biancalana Sr., the business grew into Biancalana’s Restaurant and Banquets. During this time, Al Sr. was joined by his three sons, Al, Jim …