Beth Pope News Today

POCATELLO — The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25’s Employee-of-the-Month P.I.E.S. Award recognizes employees who "positively influence educational success." The award is for employees who go above and beyond in that effort.

A pair of incumbents appear to have secured reelection to four-year terms on the Gurnee-based Warren Township High School District 121 school board, according to unofficial results late Tuesday night.

Some races for Northwest suburban and Lake County municipal offices and school boards have generated controversy -- and more than a little public attention -- ahead of Tuesdays election.

Board members Tony DeMonte and Steve Carlson are running to retain their seats, while fellow incumbent Thomas Drake is not running for reelection. The challengers include Beth Pope, Mark Piszkiewicz, Lynn Ulrich and Mercedes Shackleford.

The family of Rashid Conteh said metro police didn’t conduct a proper investigation and they want the person responsible for his death held accountable.

Local leaders, more than 50 area business owners and a large group started by district parents all have expressed support for Warren Township High School District 121s proposed property tax hike, which will go to voters in the June 28 election.

Darien deserves an apology