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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
State Rep. Fritts announces summer tour schedule
May 17—DIXON — State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, recently announced his summer tour of District 74. The tour will be held Wednesdays from June 4 through Aug. 27. "I am excited to begin my third annual summer tour to speak with constituents," Fritts said in a news release. "These annual summer tours have become one of my favorite parts of being a state representative. It allows me to meet with hundreds of constituents and have authentic conversations about their needs and priorities. Being able to assist them with state issues or bringing their ideas back with me to Springfield is what this job is all about." The tour includes town halls and coffee and conversation events. The coffee and conversation events will be held in local coffee shops and restaurants. Fritts also will tour local businesses and attend community events. "I look forward to meeting with as many of my constituents as possible this summer, as I work to better understand the needs of every community in the 74th District," Fritts said in the release. The tour's first coffee and conversation event will be at 8 a.m. June 4 in Franklin Grove. A town hall also is set for 6 p.m. June 4 in Waterman. To view the tour schedule, visit
Chicago Tribune
11-02-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Lincolnwood Village Clerk Beryl Herman dies at 87: She ‘set a standard for all of us'
The longtime Lincolnwood village clerk will be laid to rest this afternoon, one day after officials announced in a news release that she died. Beryl Herman, 87, who was first elected village clerk in 2005, was previously a teacher in Lincolnwood School District 74. Her 'peaceful passing' was announced Monday, and funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday. 'Today, we mourn the passing of our beloved Village Clerk, who devoted her life to serving our community with unwavering dedication and passion,' Mayor Jesal Patel stated in the release. 'Beryl's contributions over the years have left an indelible mark on our Village, and her commitment to excellence in public service has set a standard for all of us. We will carry Beryl's legacy forward as we continue to build a stronger, more vibrant community in her honor.' According to the release, as village clerk, Herman coordinated Village Board meeting minutes, responded to residents' questions and fulfilled 'her true passion of registering Lincolnwood voters.' Before being elected clerk, Herman worked for District 74 for 28 years in various roles, including as an English as a Second Language teacher, according to the release. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home in Wilmette, with burial to take place in Skokie.
