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Monday, March 4, 2013

DGCA Announces Endorsements for Village Council, District 99

The group endorsed Bob Barnett, Marilyn Schnell and Greg Hosé in the village council race. Henry Jakobsze, Terry Pavesich, Julia Beckman and Rick Pavinato were backed for the District 99 Board of Education.

The Downers Grove Community Advocates have announced their endorsements for the upcoming consolidated election. Earning endorsements Saturday in the race for Downers Grove Village Council were incumbents Robert "Bob" Barnett and Marilyn J. Schnell and newcomer Greg Hosé. READ: Get to Know the 2013 Downers Grove Village Council Candidates  In the race for the Community High School District 99 School Board, the DGCA endorsed incumbents Teresa "Terry" Pavesich and Julia Kennedy Beckman and newcomers Henry P. Jakobsze and Rick Pavinato. READ: Get to Know the 2013 District 99 School Board Candidates  The endorsements were made following a public caucus Saturday morning at Downers Grove Fire Station No. 2. Candidates were invited to make brief …

We Deserve Better in DuPage

3:43 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2013

Mr Jakobsze is now complaining loudly that he was endorsed by the DG Community Advocates but yet he asked for that endorsement. Why is he complaining? He submitted the paperwork to run for office and got on the ballot and the paperwork with the DGCA to get endorsed. But yet he now complains. Given this irrational behavior I guess it is good he was not elected?   more ›

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Downers Grove Community Group to Hold Caucus for D99, Village Candidates

The Downers Grove Community Advocates will hear from candidates beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday at Downers Grove Fire Station No. 2.

The Downers Grove Community Advocates (DGCA) will hold an endorsement caucus Saturday morning for candidates running for the village council and the Community High School District 99 Board of Education. The caucus will begin at 9 a.m. at Downers Grove Fire Station No. 2, 5420 Main St. The purpose of this event is to allow candidates an opportunity to educate the general public, as well as directors and members of the DGCA, about their candidacy and platform. The question and answer sessions will be moderated by the members of the DGCA. Candidates will speak with the DGCA individually, and each group of candidates will be asked identical questions. The DGCA has been endorsing local candidates since 2004. It is comprised of a "diverse and …

We Deserve Better in DuPage

3:40 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2013

Mr Jakobsze is now complaining loudly that he was endorsed by the DG Community Advocates but yet he asked for that endorsement. Why is he complaining? He submitted the paperwork to run for office and got on the ballot and the paperwork with the DGCA to get endorsed. But yet he now complains. Given this irrational behavior I guess it is good he was not elected?   more ›

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