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the highland park landmark | May 24, 2018 | 15
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From hplandmark.com as of Monday,
May 21
1. UPDATE: No charges filed against FC
United, Loyola coach fired amid claims of
inappropriate comments
2. Teen’s tribute to father raises $9,000 — so
far
3. D113 community members to board: ‘We
will not go away until [the superintendent]
is removed’
4. City Council: Spurned applicant causes
ruckus at City Hall
5. D113 School Board: New exec team
assembled; New food provider selected
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On Wednesday, May 16, Highland Park
Illinois Chamber of Commerce posted this
photo with the caption, “Kudos!! to the
Highland Park Letter Carriers who delivered
nearly 1,000 bags of food to Moraine
Township Food Pantry on Saturday, May
12, and to the almost 100 volunteers who
helped unload, sort and box the food. We
truly are fortunate to live in a community
that cares so much about our neighbors
in need. Volunteers are always welcome!
Visit morainetownship.org..”
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The City of Highland Park tweeted this
photo on May 18 with the caption, “The City
welcomes Nic+Zoe to the business community.
A classy establishment with styles from
sunrise to sunset. Stop by today at 647
Central. Mayor Nancy Rotering - Highland
Park Mayor, City Manager Ghida Neukirch,
Business Dev Manager Carolyn Hersch,
Chamber Pres Ginny Glasner and Chamber
Director Gurv S. Anand were among
many at today’s ribbon cutting.”
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from the editor
Despite future outcomes,
continue to speak out
Erin Yarnall
Editor
At an intense District
113 Board of
Education meeting
on May 14, community
members called for
the resignation of Chris
Dignam, the superintendent
of the district.
This call to action was
set forth after numerous
parents, residents
and staff members of the
district spoke at the meeting,
and at the previous
regular meeting May 1.
It’s uncertain what
action the School Board
and Dignam will take, if
any, but it’s important that
residents and members of
the community continue
to make their voices heard
and share their thoughts
Father’s Day Photo Contest: Send in
a picture-perfect moment with Dad
Alyssa Groh
Contributing Editor
Dads form a special
bond with their children.
Whether it is learning to
ride a bike, play sports or
fix a car, dads are there.
In honor of Father’s
Day, The Landmark is
asking residents to submit
a photo capturing what
makes their dad so great.
Maybe it’s a picture of
you two at graduation or
shooting some late night
hoops in the driveway —
whatever sweet, funny or
weird and wild photo you
have to share, The Landmark
wants to see it.
Submitting is simple,
just email us a photo of
you and Dad with your
contact info, and we’ll
publish the winning entry,
plus others, on Thursday,
June 15, just in time for
Father’s Day, which is
Sunday, June 18.
The author of the winning
photo will receive
a prize package to share
with his or her dad.
The deadline for entries
is noon Friday, June 8,
giving residents a couple
weeks to submit a photo.
All ages are encouraged
to enter the contest, but
dads must reside in Highland
Park or Highwood.
Entries must include the
father’s and the submitter’s
first and last names,
as well as contact information
for the submitter.
Send entries to Editor
Erin Yarnall at erin@hplandmark.com
or mail to
The Highland Park Landmark,
60 Revere Drive,
Ste 888, Northbrook, IL
60062. For more info, call
(847) 272-4565 ext. 34.
and concerns at meetings
of local government.
If not for community
members speaking out,
change would never occur.
While I have been
working as a journalist in
Highland Park I’ve witnessed
many incidences
in which change resulted
because of people speaking
out — whether that
change is the implementation
of a stop sign because
of a few concerned
residents, or the North
Shore School District
go figure
45,000
112 School Board scrapping
an entire program,
like BDR3, after a large
amount of complaints.
Protesting and making
your voice heard has
proven time and time
again to be effective in
shaping action and policy.
So no matter if the outcome
is what you wanted
or not, keep at it, stay
involved and voice your
opinions.
To read more about the
D113 meeting and the
calls for Dignam’s resignation
turn to Page 6.
News from Your Neighbors
This feature was trimmed for space. To read News
from Your Neighbors, go to HPLandmark.com.
An intriguing number from this week’s edition
The amount of money
D113 Superintendent
Chris Dignam receives in
a raise every year of his
extended contract. Read
about it on Page 6.
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