Newly created board elects first president and secretary; establishes bylaws. The Will County Community Mental Health Board held their first meeting to elect officers and establish bylaws. This marks the first key step for the newly created board to establish their plan to evaluate and improve community mental health services in Will County, including the […]
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Beecher Village Board Candidate: Ronald S. Mazurek
Why did you decide to run for trustee? I’m running for Beecher Village Trustee to start a serious discussion on the aging village infrastructure, business recruitment, and fiscal spending. Have you held Public Office before? Yes, I was elected twice as a Washington Township Community Building Board Manager serving the community for eight years. A […]
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Beecher Village Board Candidate: Erik Gardner
Why did you decide to run for trustee? In short, because I love my Town! I was raised here, went to school here, and my family is here. My Wife and I made the decision to raise our son here in Beecher. I truly want what’s best for this town and the people. I’m at a […]
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Beecher Village Board Candidate: Joseph Gianotti
Why did you decide to run for trustee? I have served as an appointed trustee for 20 months and feel that I want to continue the work I have started in that time. I also want to give back to a community that has given me so much. Beecher offered me a safe environment to […]
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Beecher Village Board Candidate: Benjamin Juzeszyn
Why did you decide to run for trustee? I’ve lived in Beecher for nearly 25 years now and am raising my family here. I’ve reached a point where I’d like to be able to give back a bit to the community and help chart a path for the future that will make sure it continues to […]
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School District 200U 4-Year Board Candidate: Ashley Fluechtling
Home Address/years in the school district: 5.5 years Community Involvement: Volunteer at Faith Church Beecher Food Pantry Organization/Club Memberships: Family Readiness Group Leader for my husbands Army Unit Charlie Battery 2-122 Field Artillery Awards and Honors: Molly Pitcher Award (2013) Professional Background: Owner of HVAC Masters, Inc. since 2017 Education: B. S. in Environmental Science […]
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School District 200U 4-Year Board Candidate: Susan Siwinski
Home Address/years in the school district: 1699 windscape lane, Beecher IL 60401, Since 2012 Community Involvement: Volunteered for Beecher Rec for 7 years Volunteered for 5 years adventure commons Organization/Club Memberships: Awards and Honors: Professional Background: Worked in general management for various companies for 20 years. General Manager for Ulta for 8 years. Involved in Human Resources, payroll, […]
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Local UIS Students Earn Award/Leadership Role at Model Illinois Government Simulation
University of Illinois-Springfield students earned awards and were elected to leadership roles during the Model Illinois Government (MIG) simulation held March 2-4, at the Illinois State Capitol and Wyndham Springfield City Centre. Two UIS students were elected to the 2024 MIG executive board. Joel Lemmert, of Dixon, will serve as governor and Alexander Rankin, of […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new colorful snail take-and-make craft is available for March. Pick up any time! March 16, 17, 23, and 24, at 10 a.m., Beecher Bookworm Buddies: Enjoy stories, games, music, and a craft! Call to register. March 22, at 4 p.m., Lego Eggs, […]
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200U School Board 4-Year Candidate: Brandy Flores
Home Address/years in the school district: Village of Beecher, 17 years Community Involvement: I am a Beecher 200U School Board member. I have faithfully volunteered for our community for over 10 years. Besides schools and various organizations, I was a Girl Scout leader for 4 years and served on the Beecher Youth Commission for over […]