Public Safety Open House to include police, fire demonstrations The Naperville Police and Fire departments will hold their annual joint Public Safety Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the public safety campus, 1380 Aurora Ave. The event is free and features safety information, activities and demonstrations by the city’s public safety teams. Members of the … [Read more...] about Naperville News Digest: Public Safety Open House to include police, fire demonstrations; breast cancer awareness rally to be held at Free Speech Pavilion
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IUN celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with campus celebration
As the only Latina in Indiana University Northwest’s cabinet, Chief of Staff Amy Diaz knows representation matters. “We’re increasing belongingness on campus for our Latino students,” Diaz said. “It means that they get to see themselves represented, and they can see that their institution celebrates them.” IUN on Wednesday hosted its fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Month … [Read more...] about IUN celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with campus celebration
Being in the spotlight as a goalkeeper doesn’t bother St. Laurence’s Vin Diesi. Not at all. ‘I love the attention.’
Junior goalkeeper Vin Diesi feels he’s at his best when all eyes are on him for St. Laurence. The biggest moments bring out the best in him. That’s why Diesi enjoys playing between the posts. “I’ve been a goalie since kindergarten or first grade,” he said. “It was just one of those things where it’s like, ‘You’re getting tossed in the goal. Put on a pinnie and get in … [Read more...] about Being in the spotlight as a goalkeeper doesn’t bother St. Laurence’s Vin Diesi. Not at all. ‘I love the attention.’
Lake County Board chair facing public safety-focused challenger in District 13
Democratic Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart is defending her District 13 seat against Republican challenger Ben Grum, each bringing years of experience from different arenas. District 13 includes Lake Bluff and Knollwood, as well as portions of Great Lakes, Gurnee, North Chicago and Waukegan. Hart was elected to the board in 2012, and was elected by her peers to serve as … [Read more...] about Lake County Board chair facing public safety-focused challenger in District 13
Lizzie Boertlein, aka Barbie, knows how to provide that special spark for Sandburg. ‘Energy is No. 1 with her.’
Sandburg’s Lizzie Boertlein could be called a Barbie girl. Off the court, that is. On the court, she’s something else completely. The senior setter/right-side hitter and her four sisters enjoyed playing with Barbie dolls growing up. “I have a lot of Barbies,” she said. “We had two big Barbie houses, cars and a plane.” So, when it came time for her to play the role of Barbie on … [Read more...] about Lizzie Boertlein, aka Barbie, knows how to provide that special spark for Sandburg. ‘Energy is No. 1 with her.’