Wagner Keeps Moraine Board Seat; Cunningham Wins 2-Year Term (UPDATED)

With 286 of 286 precincts reporting, Tom Cunningham grabs the 2-year seat while Eileen O'Sullivan and Sandra Wagner win full-term seats on the Moraine Valley board, according to unofficial results. A third full-term seat was too close to call Tuesday.

Editor's Note: The vote difference between two candidates vying for the third full-term seat was updated below. Joseph Murphy and John Brosnan Donahue are now separated by 13 votes. At least one incumbent will keep her seat on the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees. With 281 of 286 precincts reporting, Eileen O'Sullivan, Sandra Wagner and Tom Cunningham were elected Tuesday night to the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees, according to unofficial results. Read more: Moraine Valley: BOT Candidates Square Off in April O'Sullivan and Wagner were elected to two full terms lasting six years. Joseph Murphy and John Brosnan Donahue are separated by 13 votes for a third full-term seat. Wagner and Murphy were board incumbents. They faced John Schiera, …

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Election 2013: Ricardo A. Fernandez, Phd.

Ricardo Fernandez is running for the Moraine Valley Community College District 524 Board of Trustees.

Position Sought Moraine Valley Community College District 524 Board of Trustees Campaign Contact Information Citizens for Ricardo A. Fernandez P.O. Box 150 Palos Park, IL 60464-0150 (708) 341-2357 fernandez23@usa.net Hometown Orland Park Family Members Gina M. Fernandez, wife. Education Moraine Valley Community College, 1987, Associate in Science University of Illinois at Chicago, 1989, Bachelor of Science University of Indianapolis, 1992, Master of Health Science Nova Southeastern University, 2007, PhD Current Occupation and Employer Working as a physical therapist for 24 years Former full-time professor at Northwestern University 2002-2006 Adjunct faculty at Governors State University, Morton College, and Oakton Community College …

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Election 2013: John Schiera

John Schiera is running for the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees in the April election.

Position Sought Moraine Valley Community College District Board of Trustees Campaign Contact Information Facebook: Elect John Schiera Hometown Palos Park Family Members Andrew Schiera, son; Natalie Schiera, daughter Education University of Illinois, 1983 Current Occupation and Employer Landscape Architect, self-employed Political Party Affiliation Independent Why are you seeking the position? To insure the students are offered the best education, utmost career opportunities and finest learning environment. And to assure the administration is fiscally responsible and accountable. What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? Keep a diligent watch over the wellness center's construction costs and schedule. And assure …

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Moraine Valley: BOT Candidates Square Off in April

A guide to the April 2013 Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustee elections.

Last year was a big year for Moraine Valley Community College. A new Board of Trustees elected after the April local elections will be tasked with solving challenges and guiding the community college. Three, 6-year terms and one unexpired, two-year term are up. Early voting begins March 25. Election Day is April 9. When we get closer to the days when you can cast a ballot, we'll post links to biographical and issue-based information about the trustee candidates. 3 to be elected to the full term (6 years): 1 to be elected for the unexpired term of 2 years: THE 'MUST-READ' STORIES Interesting stories relevant to Moraine Valley: Join Patch! Create a free user account and join the discussion about the future of the area. You'll be subscribed …

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Bob

4:32 pm on Saturday, March 30, 2013

Concerned, as a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana and someone who both took classes and taught math and science at MVCC, I can tell you that the quality of instruction at schools like MVCC, COD, and Harper JC is FAR better than you can get in the first two years at U of I. In your first two years at U of I, classes like Chemistry, Physics and Calculus are rarely taught by 23 year …   more ›

Business Comings & Goings: Leona’s Closes on 95th Street

Horse Thief Hollow opens for lunch, Baker's Footwear closes at Chicago Ridge Mall, Fifth Third Bank offering discounted Auto Show tickets and more local business news.

Leona’s restaurant closed over the weekend at 6616 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn. The move was part of the 63-year-old chain’s retooling that includes shutting down its Hop Haus gastropub, moving a city location, closing two of its suburban locations and selling its headquarters and production facility at 3931 S. Leavitt St. in Chicago. Chicago Real Estate Daily reported that northwest Indiana-based Texas Corral Grill & Saloon had signed a lease for the Oak Lawn building, but a manager at the steakhouse’s Highland, Ind., location refused to comment and referred calls to the corporate office, which were not returned. Calls to the former Oak Lawn Leona's location are being forwarded to the Calumet City location, where a manager said half of the …

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Gary

2:20 pm on Saturday, March 2, 2013

Ahmen, Oak Lawn residents did put up with bad service and crappy food !   more ›

Business Comings & Goings: Windy City Flower Girls Wins Prestigious Knot Award

Hardboiled Coffee opens in Beverly, new owners promise to clean up Evergreen Park gas station, free auto repairs at Oak Lawn Midas and more business news.

Windy City Flower Girls of Oak Lawn has been selected as a 2013 winner The Knot Best of Weddings, a special section featured on TheKnot.com/BOW. The Knot Best of Weddings 2013 provides a “by brides, for brides” guide to the top wedding professionals across the country, and is a must-have when it comes to selecting the best-of-the-best wedding resources, according to a news release. "Whether [brides are] trying to find the wedding dress salon with the best service in Philadelphia, the most creative wedding photographers in Los Angeles, New York’s top cake bakers or Miami’s hottest reception sites, engaged couples across the country want the inside scoop on the best from real brides." Windy City Flower Girls opened at 5419 W. 95th St. in Oak…

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Get Out!

A One-Man-Show and Pooches in Costumes: Get Out!

Looking for something to do this weekend? See a few cute canines in costumes or check out some stylish choo-choo trains in nearby Oak Lawn. Here are a few events going on in and around Evergreen Park this weekend.

It's still nice enough weather outside to not want to stay at home this weekend. Grab the kids, and even the dog, and prepare for a weekend of family fun. Evergreen Park residents who have been involved in a lawsuit against the city of Chicago and Sisters of Mercy for the original intent of land given to the group 50 years ago will meet about recent developments on Friday at 7:30 p.m.  When: Friday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where:  Hamilton B. Maher Community Center, 3450 W 97th St Cost: Free. Support the Pathfinders Club by purchasing a few trinkets at their yard sale this weekend. PLEASE NOTE: The sale will be on Oct. 14 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at   When: Friday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: 9544 S. Saint Louis…

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Moraine Valley President To Retire

Vernon O. Crawley, the president of Moraine Valley Community College, will step down after 21 years.

The longest serving college executive in Illinois will be leaving his post, it was announced this week. After 21 years Dr. Vernon O. Crawley, president of Moraine Valley Community College, will retire on June 30. During his tenure Moraine Valley has expanded both its student body and campus. "I am proud of the accomplishments over the past 21 years that were due in large measure to your dedication and support,” he said in an announcement to the community. “My 21-year journey has been exciting, challenging and rewarding. Thank you for making my time at Moraine Valley a memorable experience.” The college will soon begin the process of finding a replacement. “We tried and were successful in delaying his retirement for several years, and we …

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Illinois Lieutenant Governor to Visit Moraine Valley Community College

At Monday's board of education meeting, MVCC trustees were told that the college's expansion and improvement projects are coming to an end.

As part of her goal to visit every community college campus in the state, Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon is scheduled to tour Moraine Valley Community College and meet with students and staff on Sept. 21. The visit to Moraine Valley is part of a larger effort by the governor's office to hear the academic, enrollment and financial concerns of each of the state’s 48 community colleges and help spotlight the role they play in increasing the state’s college completion rate. According to her website, Simon wants 60 percent of working-age adults to hold meaningful college degrees or certificates by 2025, up from about 40 percent today. Delores Brooks, director of marketing and creative services at Moraine Valley, told the college's board of …

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