Page 13 - Ward 2 News Today

Good day Carson City, it is Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Nothing like a cool down and fall color changes for a nice kick start to the weekend. Among todays featured events are a dodgeball tournament fundraiser for domestic violence awareness month, art showings and reception, live music, standup comedy and more.

Tuesdays unofficial election results for northwest suburban contested municipal races show incumbents prevailing and former elected officials regaining their village board seats.

In an effort to promote safety along the beachfront and protect infrastructure from cable thieves, the Summerstrand Neighbourhood Watch has launched a pilot project using solar power to illuminate the seaside suburb.

Today, Ronni Hannaman has filed for the Carson City Supervisor seat in Ward 2 to be vacated by Supervisor Brad Bonkowski who has elected not to run for reelection.

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold monthly “Breakfast with Brad” meetings with local residents on the first Friday of each month at the Cracker Box restaurant. The first breakfast will be this Friday, June 7, 7:30 a.m.

Des Plaines aldermanic candidates are divided on whether public funds should be used to energize the Metropolitan Square development in the downtown area.

Des Plaines eight City Council candidates cited communication skills and experience among the reasons to vote for them in the upcoming election.

While all eight Des Plaines aldermanic candidates support displaying a rainbow Pride flag at city hall each June, some say outreach to the LGBTQ community should expand.

Candidates for the St. Charles City Council are laying out their vision for the redevelopment of the former St. Charles police station along the Fox River.

A candidate for the Des Plaines City Councils 2nd Ward seat will have to wait a bit longer to learn if hell be kicked off the ballot or allowed to run.