Incumbent Jan Schakowsky, Challenger Seth Cohen Draw Sharp Contrasts In Candidate Forum
EVANSTON, IL — Incumbent Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, an Evanston Democrat, debated Chicago Republican Seth Cohen at a candidate forum hosted by a local chapter of the League of Women Voters. Cohen, 27, is the 14th Republican that Schakowsky, 80, has faced in the staunchly Democratic 9th Congressional District, which she has represented in Congress since…
Elmhurst Officials Get Far Less Than Township Trustees
ELMHURST, IL – Members of school boards in Illinois get no pay. That’s state law. But that’s not the case with township governments, which have smaller budgets and functions. Elmhurst is covered by two townships – York in the south and Addison in the north. Each township has a board of four trustees. Find out…
6 Vie For 3 Citywide Concord Board Of Education Seats In Nov. 5: Watch
CONCORD, NH — On Nov. 5, along with presidential and congressional elections, governor and state offices, too, voters in Concord have competitive board of education races. Three citywide school board seats, including one open seat, since an incumbent chose not to run this year, are up for grabs in the SAU 8 Concord School District.…
'Use Our Grief For Good': Friends Create Curated Care Package Business
NEW LENOX, IL — Two former colleagues who grew into friends are bringing a very special idea to fruition. Inspired by a bond forged through life’s trials, celebrations and challenges, the two have transformed their shared experiences into a business to help others. Kelly Hickey, of New Lenox, and Katelyn Walker, of Frankfort, first met…
Autumn In CT: Ag Fairs, WineFest, Oktoberfest & Hawks Rule The Roost
CONNECTICUT — It’s getting a little brisk most nights now, from Salisbury to Stonington, but there are still plenty of events with enough food, wine, beer, and tractor pulling to keep Connecticut residents glowing warmly. Portland and Harwinton are stoked for three days of ag fair madness this weekend, and both towns have had plenty…
Shining A Light On Possible Swampscott King's Beach Cleanup
SWAMPSCOTT, MA — The long and meandering road leading to the hopeful, eventual cleanup on King’s Beach in Swampscott and Lynn — annually ranked one of the most polluted beaches in Greater Boston — may be gaining a focus with State Sen. Brendan Crighton telling the Select Board on Tuesday that the state is leaning…
Appeal Filed Against Great Island Tree Removal Decision
DARIEN, CT — Following Darien Tree Warden Michael Cotta’s decision last month to remove 12 trees from Great Island, a resident has filed an appeal in Stamford Superior Court. Luz Helena Bueno filed the appeal on Sept. 25 ahead of the Sept. 26 deadline. Darien held a public tree hearing on Sept. 12 after residents…
Tax Pushed To Keep Hinsdale Brick Street
HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale is willing to keep Sixth Street all brick, but residents along the street would pay for it, an official said Tuesday. At a Village Board meeting, Village President Tom Cauley said Hinsdale is proposing a neighborhood tax district that would raise property taxes to keep Sixth a brick street. Sixth has…
East Brunswick PD, Rutgers U. To Collaborate On Crisis Intervention
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Police Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rutgers University for the “ARRIVE Together” program. Under the program, cops will be paired with mental health professionals and will arrive together in an unmarked car during certain mental or behavioral health calls. ARRIVE Together stands for Alternative Responses…
Stenheim, VTL, dCS, Nordost, VPI, and Lyra Wow Once Again
Last year in the large Schaumburg F air-walled room in the Convention Center, Stenheim, VTL, and Nordost put together one of the finest sounding rooms I’ve heard at any show. This year, the sound was again among the best I encountered in the over 40 rooms I auditioned. Given the room’s sponsors, it’s not surprising…