Month: September 2021

East Aurora School District 131, IFT/AFT Local 604, in agreement

The East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education has approved a five-year agreement between the East Aurora Council IFT/AFT Local 604 and the Board. The contract, approved at its September 20 meeting, was signed by Board president Annette Johnson and Jeff Mleczko, president of the East Aurora Council IFT/AFT

Governor Pritzker signs revised State district maps

By Peter Hancock In spite of opposition from Republicans as well as reform groups, governor JB Pritzker Friday signed into law the revised State legislative district maps that lawmakers passed in August, which opens the door to almost certain court challenges. “These legislative maps align with the landmark Voting Rights

Honors for two DuPage County Master Gardener volunteers

The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program honored two DuPage County volunteers for excellence in serving their communities. Linda Kunesh of Carol Stream and Ron Fruin of Lombard each earned a 2021 State Master Gardener Award in September. The award recipients were honored during a virtual ceremony at the

Illinois Supreme Court case: Right to know accuser identity

By Jerry Nowicki A case before the Illinois Supreme Court centers on whether a former Super Bowl MVP has a right to learn the identity of a woman who accused him of sexual harassment, allegedly leading to the termination of contracts between his energy services company and a subsidiary of

Mary Jo Youngmark helpful nurse at West Aurora High School

Mary Jo Youngmark, 25-year nurse at West Aurora High School, led the school’s homecoming parade Thursday, Sept. 23, as grand marshal. An Oswego resident, Youngmark has worked in the nursing field for more than 45 years. In addition to serving as school nurse, she trains other Dist. 129 school nurses

Glenbard West’s Braden Huff chooses Gonzaga

By Bobby Narang Glenbard West High School senior forward Braden Huff possesses a rare game. The 6-10 and 225-pounder ended up picking a college that rarely recruits in the Chicago suburbs. Huff announced his commitment to Gonzaga University September 27. It’s a fitting choice for the highly-skilled inside-outside player with