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:
Monday, March 25, 2013
The video, produced by DGTV, offers voters the chance to get to know candidates running in the April 9 consolidated election.
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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 council voted Tuesday to approve salary increases for Downers Grove police, as well as the village manager and attorney.
Downers Grove officials approved salary increases for police and two senior employees Tuesday, despite objections over the village's compensation policies. The village council voted 4-3 to approve a 2-percent raise and a $10,000 bonus for Village Manager Dave Fieldman, bringing his annual salary from $160,000 to $163,200. Commissioners voted 5-2 to approve a 3-percent raise for Village Attorney Enza Petrarca that brings her annual compensation to about $128,000, according to village records. The measures extend severance pay for both employees—Fieldman by three months and Petrarca by six. The council also voted to approve a new three-year agreement between the village of Downers Grove and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor …
Monday, March 4, 2013
Marilyn J. Schnell is one of six candidates running for the Downers Grove Village Council in the 2013 election.
Marilyn J. Schnell is one of six candidates running for the Downers Grove Village Council in the 2013 election. Schnell, 66, is a retired computer consultant. She is currently in her fifth term as village commissioner. Name: Marilyn J. Schnell Position sought: Commissioner, Downers Grove Village Council Age: 66 Campaign website: www.marilynschnell.com Campaign email address: mjschnell@gmail.com Family (name, relationship and age): Husband, Philip; children, Carrie and Andrew; two granddaughters Education (degree and school): Bachelor's degree from Queens College and graduate work at Cornell University Occupation: Retired computer consultant Previous elected offices: Downers Grove Village Commissioner since 1988 Applicable experience …
David S. Olsen is one of six candidates running for the Downers Grove Village Council in the 2013 election.
David S. Olsen is one of six candidates running for the Downers Grove Village Council in the 2013 election. Olsen, 24, graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with bachelor's degrees in finance and management. He works as a commodities trading regulatory advisor, and currently serves as a Republican committeeman for Downers Grove Township. Name: David S. Olsen Position sought: Commissioner, Downers Grove Village Council Age: 24 Campaign website: www.davidsolsen.com Campaign email address: david@davidsolsen.com Family (name, relationship and age): Single Education (degree and school): Bachelor's degrees in finance and management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Occupation: Commodities trading …
Greg Hosé is one of six candidates running for the Downers Grove Village Council in the 2013 election.
Greg Hosé is one of six candidates running for the Downers Grove Village Council in the 2013 election. Hosé, 31, is an attorney who holds degrees from Michigan State University and the George Washington School of Law. He is currently the chair of the Downers Grove Plan Commission. Name: Greg Hosé Position sought: Commissioner, Downers Grove Village Council Age: 31 Campaign website: www.gregfordg.com Campaign email address: greg@greghose.com Family (name, relationship and age): Wife, Rose Mary, 31; daughter, Evelyn, 3 Education (degree and school): Bachelor's degree in political theory and constitutional democracy from the Michigan State University; J.D. from the George Washington University Law School Occupation: Attorney Previous elected …
Robert "Bob" Barnett is one of six candidates running for the Downers Grove Village Council in the 2013 election.
Robert "Bob" Barnett is one of six candidates running for the Downers Grove Village Council in the 2013 election. Barnett, 43, is currently in his first term as a village commissioner. He owns and operates the Joliet-based BarnettBates Corporation. Name: Robert "Bob" Barnett Position sought: Commissioner, Downers Grove Village Council Age: 43 Campaign website: www.barnettforcouncil.com Campaign email address: barnettforcouncil@gmail.com Family (name, relationship and age): Wife, Cary, 42; children, Bobby, Ana and Will Education (degree and school): Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Evansville in Evansville, IN; MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management in Downers Grove Occupation: Owner of …
Don Jankowski is one of six candidates running for the Downers Grove Village Council in the 2013 election.
Don Jankowski is one of six candidates running for the Downers Grove Village Council in the 2013 election. Jankowski, 58, is a professional economist with 26 years experience in the private sector. He holds a PhD in economics. Name: Don Jankowski Position sought: Commissioner, Downers Grove Village Council Age: 58 Campaign website: www.donjankowski.com Campaign email address: donaldjj@comcast.net Family (name, relationship and age): Wife, Becky, 55. Becky is a registered nurse and the coordinator of the PAWSitive Therapy Troupe, an animal-assisted therapy program operating at hospitals, nursing homes and schools in the western suburbs. Education (degree and school): Bachelor's degree in business administration from Marquette University; …
Susan Walaszek is one of six candidates running for the Downers Grove Village Council in the 2013 election.
Susan Walaszek is one of six candidates running for the Downers Grove Village Council in the 2013 election. Walaszek, 46, owns and operates an HR compliance consulting firm in Downers Grove. She has lived in the community for 14 years. Name: Susan Walaszek Position sought: Commissioner, Downers Grove Village Council Age: 46 Campaign website: www.susanwalaszek.com Campaign email address: susanwalaszek@gmail.com Family (name, relationship and age): Single Education (degree and school): Bachelor's degree in criminal justice and distinction in political science from Loyola University of Chicago; MBA, master's degree in management and organizational behavior, and certificate in management in a professional technical environment from Benedictine…
Amanda Luevano
4:03 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Story still to come on the candidate forum. An hour and a half of notes takes a bit of time to sift through! Thanks for your patience, everyone! more ›