Having just been sworn in as a new trustee of the village of North Riverside, I believe this is a good time to express my sincere appreciation to each and every resident who voted for me. I thank you.   

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Last February, Save the Children reported that 142 million children around the world live in high-intensity conflict areas, including 27 million kids who are out of school in 24 conflict-affected countries. 

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Summer follows spring on the calendar, but lately the weather has not always run true to form. However, I'm an optimist. I've finally put my snow brush away and I look forward to this weekend as the beginning of summertime funtime. 

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Monday, May 27, is Memorial Day, and you may be thinking of attending a local ceremony honoring those who have died while serving the nation.  

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With all of the uncertainty surrounding the changing of the guard in Lyons-Brookfield School District 103, it was very good news last week when Kristopher Rivera stepped in – two months ahead of schedule – to take the reins as the new superintendent.  

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Did you know that last week was Nurses Appreciation Week? Understand, nurses should be appreciated all the time not just one week out of the year. 

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One of the most vexing questions facing our communities involves how best to curb crime and violence. As a career crime-fighter, I know all too well the costs and consequences of failing to address these issues.

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Riverside doesn't get many chances at commercial redevelopment, and when they do come about, there always seems to be some sort of roadblock.

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Residents of Brookfield's south end know too well the impact of living near a limestone quarry. The intermittent dynamite blasts, the odd earthquake and the pervasive dust all lend a certain patina to life near 47th Street.

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It's that time of the year -- it is the ending and the beginning. Graduation, prom, finals, parties, communion, confirmation, hoping for some warm weather, looking forward to pools opening, year-end school programs, and so much more.

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