Tuesday, April 2, 2013
The six candidates vying for village council debated everything from economic development and human services, to controversial issues like backyard chickens and the storm water utility.
Two incumbents and four challengers in the race for Downers Grove village council squared off last week in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters. The forum, held March 26 at Downers Grove Village Hall, gave each of the candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves to voters and explain their positions on a number of key issues, including economic development, storm water management and human services. Incumbents Bob Barnett and Marilyn Schnell are seeking re-election to a second and sixth term, respectively. The four challengers—David S. Olsen, Susan Walaszek, Don Jankowski and Greg Hosé—are vying for the seat of Commissioner William Waldack, who will step down from the council in May. For more on each of the candidates, visit …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle will host the forum at 7 p.m. at Downers Grove Village Hall.
The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle will host a forum Tuesday for candidates in the Downers Grove Village Council race. The forum will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave. Six candidates are running for three seats on the Downers Grove Council—incumbents Bob Barnett and Marilyn Schnell and newcomers Susan Walaszek, David S. Olsen, Don Jankowski and Greg Hosé. The consolidated election will be held April 9. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are plenty of ways to keep up on Downers Grove news:
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Two forums will be held in the coming week for the six candidates running for Downers Grove Village Council.
Two forums will be held in the coming week for candidates running for Downers Grove Village Council. The first forum—hosted by the Downers Grove Watch Association, a nonpartisan citizens group—will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Downers Grove Park District Lincoln Center auditorium, 935 Maple Ave. The event will include a presentation from Bruno Behrend, executive director of For the Good of Illinois, on challenges facing Illinois municipalities. Candidates will take the stage at 10:30 a.m. Another forum will be held Tuesday, March 26, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave. That forum is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle. Six candidates are running for three seats …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle will host the forum at 7 p.m. Thursday at Downers Grove Village Hall.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle will host the forum at 7 p.m. Thursday at Downers Grove Village Hall.
Editor's Note: District 99 candidate Henry Jakobsze announced Wednesday afternoon that he is withdrawing his name from the April 9 election ballot. The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle will host a forum Thursday for candidates in the Community High School District 99 school board race. The forum will be held at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave. It was originally scheduled for Feb. 26, but was canceled due to heavy snow. Five candidates are running for four open seats on the District 99 school board—incumbents Debbie Boyle, Terry Pavesich and Julia Beckman, and newcomers Rick Pavinato and Martin Gorski. The consolidated election will be held April 9. The League of Women Voters will also host a forum for…
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle has tentatively rescheduled the forum for March 14.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle has tentatively rescheduled the forum for March 14.
With heavy snow and hazardous driving conditions gripping the Chicago area Tuesday, officials opted to postpone the public forum for Downers Grove school board candidates. The Community High School District 99 candidate forum—hosted by the League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle—was scheduled for Tuesday night at Village Hall, but was canceled around 5 p.m. due to the snowstorm. "We've heard from two of the candidates and know they can't make it, so we're going to wait until everyone can be there and we can have a better crowd," said Hilary Denk, co-president of the League of Women Voters in Downers Grove. Denk said they are hoping to reschedule the forum for 7 p.m. March 14 at Village Hall. Six candidates are running …
A forum will be held Feb. 26 for the District 99 school board race and March 26 for the village council.
Monday, February 25, 2013
The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle will host the forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Downers Grove Village Hall.
The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle will host a forum Tuesday for candidates in the Community High School District 99 school board race. The forum will be held at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave. Six candidates are running for four open seats on the District 99 school board—incumbents Debbie Boyle, Terry Pavesich and Julia Beckman, and newcomers Rick Pavinato, Henry Jakobsze and Martin Gorski. The consolidated election will be held April 9. The League of Women Voters will also host a forum for Downers Grove village council candidates at 7 p.m. March 26 at Village Hall. In the village council race, six candidates are running for three open seats—incumbents Bob Barnett and Marilyn Schnell, and …
Friday, February 22, 2013
A forum will be held Feb. 26 for the District 99 school board race and March 26 for the village council.
The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge and Lisle will host two candidate forums in Downers Grove in advance of the April 9 consolidated election. A forum will be held for candidates in the Community High School District 99 school board race on Feb. 26, and for the village council on March 26. Both forums are scheduled for 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave. Six candidates are running for four open seats on the District 99 school board—incumbents Debbie Boyle, Terry Pavesich and Julia Beckman, and newcomers Rick Pavinato, Henry Jakobsze and Martin Gorski. In the village council race, six candidates are running for three open seats—incumbents Bob Barnett and Marilyn Schnell, and newcomers Don Jankowski, David Olsen, …
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