If you’re known as a lead foot, you better beware and slow down. On July 1, 2013, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed Julie’s Law which places pretty heavy penalties on exceptionally speedy drivers. These penalties include license suspension, heavy fines, … Continue reading
Every year the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding members of the community with the Community Star Awards. Laura Morask gathered with other Maine Township trustees and Community Star Award winners to honor Dick Barton, one of this year’s … Continue reading
This year Maine Township received multiple awards from the annual conference of Township Officials of Illinois (TOI). The Township was recognized for the services given to improve the lives of residents. The awarded members include our very own Laura Morask! … Continue reading
I want to wish everyone a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Despite hating November and the weather this time of year, this is my favorite holiday. Ever since Dean and I married I claimed Thanksgiving as my holiday so I … Continue reading
I’m very proud to be part of a tradition that is celebrated across the country, bringing communities together to promote involvement in crime prevention. On August 7, 2013 Maine Township will take part in sponsoring “National Night Out”. With every … Continue reading
As a Maine Township trustee and a concerned parent, I am committed to working with our community. I was honored to be the moderator at the Anti-Hazing Seminar, which I feel brought much-needed attention to this ongoing problem. In attendance … Continue reading
Maine Township will be sponsoring an Anti-Hazing Forum this Wednesday, May 22 at the Des Plaines Leisure Center, located at 2222 Birch Street. Please join me, as well as B.Elliott Hopkins, a board member of Hazing Prevention.Org, and is the … Continue reading
As posted in The Daily Herald the Academy Awards are coming to Niles. Back by popular demand, Maine Township Republican Women will host their annual Spring Fashion Show. Join us this Saturday in an afternoon of Fashion, beautiful flowers, good … Continue reading
I am excited to announce that a new speaker has joined our panel at the upcoming Anti-Hazing Forum on Wednesday, May 22. Dr. Gina Lee-Olukoya, Associate Dean of Students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has expressed an interest in … Continue reading
Get out the glam! Support the local retailers! For the third year in a row, I am chairperson for an event that combines fun, fashion and the community. The annual Maine Township Fashion Show offers a great way to participate … Continue reading
