Kate Santillan

Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists will host a Community Collection event for Safe Passage through April 18. Items needed include things like personal hygiene products, phone charges, baby supplies, blankets, clothing, gas and gift cards.

Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center is hosting a series of services during the Lenten season through April 9.

LeShae Hudson: In my experience, the best way the district can improve reading and English proficiency and test state scores is bridging the gap between school life and home life

Paul Drabik: One of my main concerns is the governance and bureaucracy of the Downers Grove Library

The DeKalb Women’s Club’s next meeting on April 4 will feature a tour of the DeKalb County Courthouse.

The dean’s list honors students with a semester grade-point average of 3.6 or higher.

Damon Zdunich: We need to balance industrial growth with the quality of life for our many residents. We need to drive commercial development to give our citizens the stores, restaurants, and entertainment options they deserve

Emma Jones is a sophomore in the university’s College of Liberal Arts.

Erin Grych on top issues facing the DeKalb school district: Potential loss of federal funding and lawsuits if not compliant in getting rid of DEI, Supporting Title IX, and ending radical sexualization of our children

Doug Eaton: The DeKalb Park District’s top three most pressing needs are to approve a new pool, complete a Comprehensive Master Plan, and to revitalize the Buena Vista and River Heights golf courses and the Haish Gym

Mark Newton on a top priority for Bull Valley: Improving our local roads, especially subdivision roads

Steve Kapitan: With a zero salary for an administrative position, such as the City Clerk, it is especially important for the voters and the press to scrutinize the motives and any conflict of interest that the candidates may have

Dean Bourdages on a pressing need for the DeKalb Park District: The pool renovation project needs to be monitored. The board and staff need to make sure the project stays within the budget and is finished on time

Fredda Rodewald on if students should be able to use AI in their schoolwork: There is a time and place for the use of AI. The appropriate time would be determined by the administration and teachers

Rick Fischer on a top priority for Bourbonnais: Public safety is one of my top priorities. I will continue supporting our police and public works services while investing in community outreach programs, especially school resources, to keep Bourbonnais secure and welcoming