DuPage County eyes reform to cope with growth
The county faces rapid population and urban expansion beyond 500000, triggering calls for a smaller 15 to 7 member board, a county manager, and specialized administrators. Proposals aim to modernize governance, with funding questions tied to a 142 million referendum and state legislation shaping redistricting and chief executive selection.
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HEC
DuPage
DuPage County
Washington
Springfield
Fred Koebbeman
Addison Township
Claims
Pat Savaiano
Bloomingdale Township
Pack 49 States Pinewood Derby Held in Itasca
Itasca Cub Scout Pack 49 hosts the annual Pinewood Derby at the next meeting on March 14 at Washington School. New Cub Scouts were initiated at the Blue and Gold Dinner where several awards were given including two year service star to Marge Olimann and Ron Soukup and a one year star to Richard Miller. Bear badges awarded to Mike Donovan Daryl Nelson David Hemmelgarm and Brian Gastor with various wolf and arrow awards to Bill Poerstal Jeffrey Bandell John Makowski Robert Reynolds Steve Garavello Greg Roger Jim Ollmann Eddie Quagliata plus an artist award for Steve Lizak. Jack Fischelkeller named Webelos Scout of the month. Den 6 performed opening and closing flag ceremonies.
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Itasca
Washington School
Timothy Donovan
Scott Tisdall
Charles Monroe
James Berglund
Marge Olimann
Ron Soukup
Richard Miller
Bill Poerstal
Jeffrey Bandell
John Makowski
Robert Reynolds
Steve Garavello
Greg Roger
Jim Ollmann
Eddie Quagliata
Steve Lizak
Community Notes of Birthdays Dinners and Bereavements
A roundup of local life includes birthdays for Robert Cler aged ten and Louis Ciccia aged seventeen, multiple birthday parties for Madeline Gianforte and Timmy Bush, and family gatherings at Shakey’s Oak Brook and Itasca Country Club. Condolences are offered for the deaths of Mrs. Alice Legacy and Mr. Charles Niccetta, with extended sympathy to Art Koopman’s family. The piece also notes visits among local families, a Naval Reserve reunion in Glenview, and a snowmobile trip by the Cler family in West Yellowstone.
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Winnie Koopman
Jim
Bobby
Marilyn Model
Barbara Muldowney
Art Koopman
Nancy Christensen
York Road
Tom Close
Denver
Philip Vierling
Robert Cler
Wood Dale
Shakey’s
Louis Ciccia
Fantasticks
Driscoll High School
Tony Ciccia
Pamela Drive
Charles Caravia
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
David Fox
Deborah
Sandra Glatczak
Ted Ege
Peter Wierzba
Mark Schaasfma
Genie
Maria Monaco
Carey
Jeanne Bush
Jane
Bill Brown
Pittsburgh
Hinsdale
Stouffers
Oak Brook
Jeanne
Stephen Riley
Jim Koopman
Randy Kass
Marlene Brink
June Bachar
Frank
Joan Chesnick
Bob Wagner
Franklin Park
Judy Cler
Alice Legacy
Kankakee
Chris Brink
Charles Niccetta
Chicago
Tim O’briens
Madeline Gianforte
John
Quincy College
Karen
Fond du Lac
Donna Chock
Laura Dickson
Colleen Kotche
Mary Madigan
Cathy Rowland
Jean Slama
Debbie Vergo
Peter Piegore
Carmen Baldizon
Rosemarie
Richard Ferraro
Ray
Rosemary Basso
Ralph
Rocco Durantes
Dom Taldones
Itasca Country Club
Timmy Bush
Steven Johnson
Nick Chfase
Jeff Cler
James Mrugacz
Penny Lyles
Rhonda Carroll
Kimberley Schoppe
April Babenderede
Timmy
Lincoln Park Zoo
Conservatory
Tom Pedraza
Bob
West Yellowstone
Wyo
Judy
Clers
Robert
Jeffery
Raymond Cler
Roselle Zoning Board Meeting Set for March 19
The Roselle Zoning Board of Appeals schedules a meeting for March 19 at 8 p.m. in the Roselle Village Hall located at 31 S Prospect St. The agenda has not yet been announced.
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Roselle
Zoning Board of Appeals
S. Prospect St
Blue Gold Banquet Held By Wood Dale Cub Scouts
Wood Dale Cub Scout Pack 34 held a Blue and Gold Banquet at Wood Dale Junior High School. John Sanecki introduced committee members and 14 den mothers received corsages. Den leaders, coaches, and multiple den awards were noted, with special recognition for Jim Swanson who alerted locals to a fire. Call Art Richter for joining info.
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Wood Dale
Wood Dale Junior High School
John Sanecki
Gus Rose
Mary Holm
Mel Brockman
Bob Jensen
Ralph Sykes
Roy Dykes
Louie Giannini
Bob Steffke
Elenore Yello
Carol Kazmierczak
Edie Trufel
Joy Sykes
Carol Milz
Sally Lettenberger
Carol Bachmeier
Jacquie Boubek
Donna Abell
Charlotte Richter
Jackie Jensen
Rosalie Fasiang
Theresa Bell
Elouise Connolly
Mildred Prince
Den
Beverly Rega
Angela Mikuls
Willard Spivey
Keith Gregrow
Bill Mikuls
Greg Abell
Scott Boubek
Art Richter
Danny Wesle
Tom Thomsen
Russell Deering
Gerald Arno
Bob ThollanJer
Mark Connolly
Kevin Connolly
Joe Prince
John Yello
Jim Swanson
Den 4
Mr. Duke
Steve Schreiner
Wolf
Miss Thoma Named to Northland Dean's List
Addison student Patricia Thoma, a Northland College sophomore, has been cited for academic achievement and named to the dean's list for the fall quarter. She resides at 315 Country Club Road in Addison. Army private Howard W. Erickson Jr., 19, whose parents live at 548 Linda Lane, Addison, was recently assigned to the American Division near Duc Pho in Vietnam as a rifleman.
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Addison
Northland College
Ashland
Wisconsin
Patricia Thoma
Miss Thoma
Country Club Road
Northland
Army
Howard W. Erickson, Jr
Linda Lane
Duc Pho
Vietnam
Road District Budget Doubles Township Increase in Bloomingdale
The Bloomingdale Road District budget for 1969-70 is set at 321 100, double the township budget rise of 5 300. Electors will vote March 25 at Central School on both budgets, which include salary raises for township officials effective April 1.
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Bloomingdale
Leonard R. Norberg
New Children’s Books Add Delights at Itasca Library
Itasca Community Library announces new arrivals for young readers including The Bear’s Vacation by Stan and Jan Berenstain and Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Moses. Also featured are Little Bear’s Friend by Else Holmes and Menarik, McElligot’s Pool by Dr. Seuss, Brian Wildsmith’s Fishes, and reorders of popular titles with engaging pictures and rhythmical prose.
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Itasca Community Library
Mama
Strictly For
Stan
Jan Berenstain
McCall’s Magazine
Berenstains
Papa Bear
Papa
Small Bear
Arlene Moses
Miss Moses
Else Holmes
Menarik
Maurice Sendak
Dr. Seuss
McElligot
Brian Wildsmith
Illinois Glee Club to Sing at Lake Park Assembly
The Varsity Men's Glee Club of the University of Illinois will sing at a 12:45 pm Monday assembly at Lake Park High School. Director William Olson leads the 50 voice choir in a program under the fine arts department.
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University of Illinois
Lake Park High School
William Olson
Fine Arts
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Timmy Groch
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