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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Wagner Keeps Moraine Board Seat; Cunningham Wins 2-Year Term (UPDATED)

With 286 of 286 precincts reporting, Tom Cunningham grabs the 2-year seat while Eileen O'Sullivan and Sandra Wagner win full-term seats on the Moraine Valley board, according to unofficial results. A third full-term seat was too close to call Tuesday.

Editor's Note: The vote difference between two candidates vying for the third full-term seat was updated below. Joseph Murphy and John Brosnan Donahue are now separated by 13 votes. At least one incumbent will keep her seat on the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees. With 281 of 286 precincts reporting, Eileen O'Sullivan, Sandra Wagner and Tom Cunningham were elected Tuesday night to the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees, according to unofficial results. Read more: Moraine Valley: BOT Candidates Square Off in April O'Sullivan and Wagner were elected to two full terms lasting six years. Joseph Murphy and John Brosnan Donahue are separated by 13 votes for a third full-term seat. Wagner and Murphy were board incumbents. They faced John Schiera, …

Homer

6:37 pm on Monday, April 15, 2013

No Bob you are not a lawyer but you will need one soon. My kid told me what you did and let's just say I have notified the authorities.   more ›

Monday, April 8, 2013

Your Opinion Matters! Your Vote Counts!

Joe Skibinski thanks residents for their kindness and support during his campaign for the Moraine Valley Community College board.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Election 2013: Ricardo A. Fernandez, Phd.

Ricardo Fernandez is running for the Moraine Valley Community College District 524 Board of Trustees.

Position Sought Moraine Valley Community College District 524 Board of Trustees Campaign Contact Information Citizens for Ricardo A. Fernandez P.O. Box 150 Palos Park, IL 60464-0150 (708) 341-2357 fernandez23@usa.net Hometown Orland Park Family Members Gina M. Fernandez, wife. Education Moraine Valley Community College, 1987, Associate in Science University of Illinois at Chicago, 1989, Bachelor of Science University of Indianapolis, 1992, Master of Health Science Nova Southeastern University, 2007, PhD Current Occupation and Employer Working as a physical therapist for 24 years Former full-time professor at Northwestern University 2002-2006 Adjunct faculty at Governors State University, Morton College, and Oakton Community College …

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Election 2013: John Schiera

John Schiera is running for the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees in the April election.

Position Sought Moraine Valley Community College District Board of Trustees Campaign Contact Information Facebook: Elect John Schiera Hometown Palos Park Family Members Andrew Schiera, son; Natalie Schiera, daughter Education University of Illinois, 1983 Current Occupation and Employer Landscape Architect, self-employed Political Party Affiliation Independent Why are you seeking the position? To insure the students are offered the best education, utmost career opportunities and finest learning environment. And to assure the administration is fiscally responsible and accountable. What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? Keep a diligent watch over the wellness center's construction costs and schedule. And assure …

Election 2013: Sandra Wagner

Sarah Wagner is running for the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees in the April election.

Position Sought Moraine Valley Community College District Board of Trustees, District 524 Campaign Contact Information n/a Hometown Palos Hills Family Members Husband: Eugene Wagner Children: Sarah, Matthew, and Susan Education St. Xavier University, B.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychology Current Occupation and Employer I was a fitness instructor in the Southwest Suburbs for 30 years. Political Party Affiliation None. Why are you seeking the position? As a current member of the Board of Trustees at Moraine Valley Community College, I am committed to helping maintain the growth and excellent reputation of Moraine Valley Community College. I would like to be re-elected and continue to serve the community as its representative to the Board. …

Friday, March 8, 2013

Moraine Valley: BOT Candidates Square Off in April

A guide to the April 2013 Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustee elections.

Last year was a big year for Moraine Valley Community College. A new Board of Trustees elected after the April local elections will be tasked with solving challenges and guiding the community college. Three, 6-year terms and one unexpired, two-year term are up. Early voting begins March 25. Election Day is April 9. When we get closer to the days when you can cast a ballot, we'll post links to biographical and issue-based information about the trustee candidates. 3 to be elected to the full term (6 years): 1 to be elected for the unexpired term of 2 years: THE 'MUST-READ' STORIES Interesting stories relevant to Moraine Valley: Join Patch! Create a free user account and join the discussion about the future of the area. You'll be subscribed …

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Bob

4:32 pm on Saturday, March 30, 2013

Concerned, as a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana and someone who both took classes and taught math and science at MVCC, I can tell you that the quality of instruction at schools like MVCC, COD, and Harper JC is FAR better than you can get in the first two years at U of I. In your first two years at U of I, classes like Chemistry, Physics and Calculus are rarely taught by 23 year …   more ›

Thursday, March 7, 2013

MVCC Board Candidate Skibinski Appears at Weekend Events

Come meet MVCC Board Candidate Joe Skibinski appears in Oak Lawn and Blue Island, Friday and Saturday.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

MEET YOUR CANDIDATE: Joe Skibinski for Moraine Valley Community College Board

Oak Lawn resident Joe Skibinski who is running for the MVCC board is holding a meet and greet at Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 on March 8.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Business Comings & Goings: Leona’s Closes on 95th Street

Horse Thief Hollow opens for lunch, Baker's Footwear closes at Chicago Ridge Mall, Fifth Third Bank offering discounted Auto Show tickets and more local business news.

Leona’s restaurant closed over the weekend at 6616 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn. The move was part of the 63-year-old chain’s retooling that includes shutting down its Hop Haus gastropub, moving a city location, closing two of its suburban locations and selling its headquarters and production facility at 3931 S. Leavitt St. in Chicago. Chicago Real Estate Daily reported that northwest Indiana-based Texas Corral Grill & Saloon had signed a lease for the Oak Lawn building, but a manager at the steakhouse’s Highland, Ind., location refused to comment and referred calls to the corporate office, which were not returned. Calls to the former Oak Lawn Leona's location are being forwarded to the Calumet City location, where a manager said half of the …

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Gary

2:20 pm on Saturday, March 2, 2013

Ahmen, Oak Lawn residents did put up with bad service and crappy food !   more ›

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Business Comings & Goings: Windy City Flower Girls Picks Up Knot Award

Oak Lawn flower shop recognized as go-to vendor in prestigious online wedding guide, new coffee shop opens in Beverly and more business news from around the area.

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