Lack of attention to Spanish-speaking residents raised concerns March 29, 2023 || By Amaris E. Rodriguez Maywood residents turned out March 23 as candidates for village trustee were asked to make commitments by The Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leaderships (CSPL), a grassroot coalition working to address issues in the community through the transformation of racial, economic, social and environmental […]
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D209 candidates asked to focus on violence, language equity
Inadequate support for student mental health also discussed March 29, 2023 || By Amaris E. Rodriguez Proviso District 209 school board candidates were asked to commit on issues that have raised concerns locally around education during the March 23 Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership meeting. Those topics included youth mental health, language equity and inclusion, as well as school […]
James hopes to help restore pride in District 209
D209 Together slate member seeks better relationship between district and teachers March 29, 2023 || By Amaris E. Rodriguez The April 4 Consolidated Election is nearing, and the race for three open seats on the Proviso Township High School District 209 school board is highly contested. With eight candidates vying for the seats, the D209 Together slate is hoping to […]
Westchester president candidate Galandak wants ‘reactive leadership’ to end
Galandak says he will work to ensure Westchester ‘uses money wisely’ March 29, 2023 || By Francia Garcia Hernandez David Galandak, 65, is running to be Westchester’s next village president in a contested race against six other candidates who will have to make crucial decisions regarding the relocation of the village hall. Village Free Press was unable to reach Galandak […]
