Candidate for DG Village Council. Due to term limits, I stepped down after two successful terms as mayor. But I have more to give back to the community!
@UzmaShamsi Happy New Year, Uzma! Apologies for the tardy reply, but I don't check this account as often as I did back in the day. I served as Mayor of DG from 2011-2019.
@QueenCarnivore Thanks for being our open during these challenging times! Your front line staff gave great service & kept busy by changing their roles and supporting the local community. #LendioSmallBusinessGrants
Very sad to see this. Jim Russ, Sr. was a very good friend to the community, countless not-for-profits, the Village of Downers Grove, Illinois -Municipal... https://t.co/xuSuppvBhS
The weather was appropriately ugly for this morning's "2019 Ugly Sweater 5K Run" hosted by the Rotary Club of Westmount. But the intrepid registrants nevertheless braved the wind, cold and rain to burn off some... https://t.co/ERshbPnN75
Well, the 16th Annual Bonfield Express 5K is in the books! The galeforce winds subsided in time for another hugely successful event by an organization that does so much good in the community. It is a cherished... https://t.co/u7mM1w5Zcv
As we look forward to giving thanks on Thursday, Nov. 28th, please consider giving on next Tuesday, Dec. 3rd. https://t.co/Vdo26IIKyV https://t.co/Vdo26IIKyV
What a special evening for the Indian Boundary Annual Gala! We had tons of fun and did even more good! So wonderful to see so many in the community generously support such a terrific organization that means and does... https://t.co/SQWMuChmkI
Shanon Tully and I had a delectable time last evening at the annual Chicago's Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry. We enjoyed incredible bites and cocktails from some of the most talented chefs in Chicago and nearby... https://t.co/o6e5kBOLXA
Hope's Front Door's Executive Director, Janell Robinson, took part in a round-table discussion on Homelessness in Downers Grove that was recently hosted by the Downers Grove Public Library.
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Having been out of office for about six months now, receiving this terrific honor came as a very special surprise. I am grateful to Chairman David L. Brummel, the board of directors, executive leadership, and staff of... https://t.co/sbhzRNTwor
It was terrific to see the world-champion USWNT play a "friendly" match Sunday afternoon against Korea at Soldier Field in front of 33,000 adoring fans as part of their "victory tour." The event was bitter-sweet,... https://t.co/qLXUCjuwKz
Sunday morning was a lovely time for a crisp jog through the winding, forested paths of the beautiful The Morton Arboretum for the annual Fall Color 5K Run, Walk, and Kids Dash.
It was so cool to see Pat Benetar, Freddy Mercury, Lady Gaga, and Elvis this past weekend -- all in one sitting! Oh, yeah, and then we also saw the (real) Aerosmith and some pretty exciting pre-season hockey. #vegasing#foodieism
Cooper's Hawk has landed in Downers Grove!!! Shanon and I were delighted to be included in Saturday evening's grand opening celebration of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant. The very handsome facility features the... https://t.co/V9YZULq4zB