Chicago Suntimes Op-ed:Change redistricting to put reform on the map
With Illinois paralyzed by gridlock and teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, many citizens are angry about what is happening in Illinois state government. They want change, but it never seems to happen.
I have heard those cries for reform and have suggested that if you can do one thing to change the political culture in Illinois, it’s changing legislative redistricting.
Joliet Herald: “Every Penny helps Plainfield D.A.R.E. endure”
November 20, 2009
PLAINFIELD — The idea of armed police officers walking through grade-school corridors didn’t sit well with many educators in the 1980s.
Police officers weren’t too keen on the idea, either.
Morris Daily Herald–”Thank Heavens”
Thank Heavens
By Heidi Terry-Litchfield – hlitchfield@morrisdailyherald.com
JOLIET – Pam Heavens was just a small-town girl with big dreams when she moved from Coal City, where she grew up, to Joliet in 1983.
Heavens, who has a disability which causes the use of a wheelchair, never let the disability stop her.
City of Aurora’s Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board Scholarship Program
The City of Aurora’s Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board is looking for qualified applicants for their scholarship program. In order to apply for one of the eight scholarships, you must: live in Aurora or plan to attend an institution of higher education in Aurora, complete the scholarship application, include a resume and a school transcript, answer two questions that are included on the application, and include one reference. You can download the application and other contact information here. The deadline is December 4.
La junta consultiva de la herencia hispana de la ciudad de Aurora esta buscando candidatos calificados para su programa de becas. Para solicitar una de las becas, tiene que: vivir en Aurora o asistir un instituto de educación superior en Aurora, completar la solicitud de beca, incluir un resumen y un expediente escolar, responder a dos preguntas incluidas en la solicitud, e incluir una referencia. Puede encontrar la solicitud y otra información aqui. La fecha límite es el 4 de diciembre.
Rep. Cross appears on Fox Chicago Sunday
Rep. Tom Cross appears on Jack Conaty’s Fox Chicago Sunday morning program on Oct. 25.
