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Spilling the Village TeaGreen Energy and Sustainability Intiatives of the Dupage County Forest Preserve District with President Daniel HebreardYou know how people comment that a duck moves so smoothly, like gliding on the surface of the water yet underneath it is paddling madly? That is how I feel about the forest preserve district. So much serenity and beauty when out on the trails but there is so much going on under the surface and Forest Preserve District of Dupage County president, Daniel Hebreard covers so many particulars of thesuccesses and plans for Green Energy and Sustainability Intitiatives. Want to hear about local endangered speciesand medical care for injured wildlife? Done! Do you want to hear about renewable elect...
2025-11-111h 35Spilling the Village TeaIntroducing "Disclosure", A New Podcast with Matthew Topic and Jason LeopoldVillagers, have I got something for you! Spilling the VillageTea is thrilled to have Matthew Topic (President of the Downers Grove Public Library Board) tell us all about his new podcast “Disclosure”. Outside of his service to the community, Matt is a lawyer specializing in AI and FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) and he has partnered with journalist Jason Leopold exploring the world of FOIA for all of us listeners. I know we are going to learn a LOT and am excited to hear the fascinating stories of what they have encountered through the years. Please be sure to listen t...
2025-11-0322 minSpilling the Village TeaGhost Stories in Your Neighborhood - Halloween 2025You know what, Villagers? It happens. It happens much more than you think. People have strange, unexplained things happen to them. This collection of stories are from people in my social circles, all but one from Downers Grove specifically. No Amityville Horrors by any means, but if you haven't heard stories like this in person, take a listen and consider.....are things happening to you too and you dismissed? Or thought you were crazy? All these happened to people just like you and you probably don't even realize it since they aren't dressed like Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice. Lululemon...
2025-10-2931 minSpilling the Village TeaMore Spooky Season with Paul Schmidt, founder of The Illinois ParanormalistHey Villagers! Do you have things that go bump in the night in your house? Are you seeing things when you pass by the cemetery? Why is that doll you placed on the shelf looking at the wall now?! Who you gonna call to help? Paul Schmidt of The Illinois Paranormalist (TIP) of course! You may have watched Ghostbusters or Ghosthunters but TIP is Glen Ellyn's very own "go to" if you want to gather evidence of a haunting. Take a listen to Paul's story and how paranormal investigations work! Links:www.theillinoisparanormalists.com
2025-10-291h 38Spilling the Village TeaCelebrating Spooky Season with Deidre Como, Psychic MediumIt’s spooky season, Villagers! Halloween is days away as well as the Day of the Dead and then the time change! Spilling the Village Tea is bringing on the paranormal of it all with guest Deidre Como. Deidre is a psychic medium and we will bring light to what some deem dark subjects when really it is about those who have passed before us who still have connections with us from the beyond! Please take a listen and join her live event on October 29, 2025 (Wednesday) at Flapjack Brewery in Berwyn. See the links for more information!L...
2025-10-291h 16Spilling the Village TeaClosing the Book on the Ad Hoc Downers Grove Public Library Board with President Matt TopicI know you want to know, Villagers....I wanted to know! Board President Matt Topic joined Spilling the Village Tea to give us the summary on the conclusions of the ad hoc board studying whether the Downers Grove Public Library should remain as is or convert to a library district. In addition, Topic illuminates other undertakings the board is working on and as always, more enlightenment on AI as that blends his professional life with his service to his community life and is now part of all our lives too!Links:https://dglibrary.org/board/
2025-10-241h 01Spilling the Village TeaMeet Downers Grove Township Highway Commissioner Tom ChlysekHello Villagers! This episode we continue exploring the Downers Grove Township with Highway Commissioner Tom Chlysek! The Downers Grove Township Highway Commission serves unincorporated roads and more throughout Downers Grove, Darien, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Woodridge, Clarendon Hills, Westmont, Willowbrook, and parts of Oakbrook, Lisle and the Dupage sections of Lemont. Commissioner Chlysek brings to life an important service we may take for granted and introduces us to the changes he is working on to improve an already hardworking department!Links:https://www.dgtownship.com/highway/Thanks to...
2025-10-171h 07Spilling the Village TeaDowners Grove Public Library Art and the Downers Grove Library Foundation Event "Art after Dark"Hello Villagers! I know the Downers Grove Public Library is beloved by many and last spring Amanda Recupido from the Downers Grove Library Foundation introduced how it supports our library in an abundant number of ways which you can go back to find out those tasty details in the episode linked below! In this episode, Amanda is back with us along with the library’s Graphic Design and Gallery Coordinator, Grace Goodwyn. Grace tells us all about the art collection at the library as a teaser for you to come out and see it for yourself while helping raise mo...
2025-09-271h 04Spilling the Village TeaMeet Downers Grove Township Supervisor Kim SavageHello Villagers! This episode takes a deep dive into the the myriad of services offered through the Downers Grove Township, serving not only Downers Grove but also Darien, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Woodridge, Clarendon Hills, Westmont, Willowbrook, parts of Oakbrook, Lisle and the Dupage sections of Lemont. Did you know that? Sworn into office this 2025 spring, Kim Savage is the Supervisor and covers all the amazing programs and partnerships offered! Links:https://www.dgtownship.com/https://www.dgtownship.com/supervisor/Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.
2025-09-1957 minSpilling the Village TeaCannabis Law Series - Ashley's Law with Maureen SurinIn this episode we come to the intersection of law and cannabis in action! Maureen Surin is the mom of Ashley of Ashley's Law that allows students who depend on medical marijuana to use it on school grounds. Maureen's story will bring tears to your eyes then empowerment to your heart of what parents do for their kids.Links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SBRn02inv8 https://news.wttw.com/2018/11/08/promise-and-pitfalls-cbd-oil-medicine https://www.today.com/health/dad-fights-his-daughter-s-right-use-medical-cannabis-school-t122942Remember to stay tuned past the credits to hear original music from a lo...
2025-08-021h 16Spilling the Village TeaCannabis Law Series - Kate Cholewa Perspectives on Montana's Evolving Marijuana Law and MarketWe are back at it, Villagers, bringing you the tea on cannabis law! This episodes features Kate Cholewa, a cannabis lobbyist for decades in the state of Montana. The Montana history differs quite a bit from the Illinois history and is truncated into this one episode. You may have listened and learned much from Eric Berlin's episodes but you will find new perspectives in this episode from Kate. She is the person who provided me my first lessons on the medicinal values of cannabis and that is not a big surprise as (spoiler alert!) she is my sister!
2025-07-311h 36Spilling the Village TeaThe Value of Collegiate Debating with Kat RutkowskiSo Villagers, I wanted to demonstrate to my rising senior at University of Vermont what it is like to do the podcast. So we sat down in the media lab and recorded. Her UVM experience has been wonderful so I posed that as the topic and it was so good and so much fun, I am sharing it with you all! I am proud to introduce to all you listeners my daughter Kat Rutkowski, Downers Grove North alum 2022. Hopefully the voices will be discernible and you will enjoy her throwing me under the bus a little bit but proves...
2025-07-091h 16Spilling the Village TeaMeet Dupage County Recorder Liz ChaplinHello Villagers and we are back to introducing you more personally to your elected officials after a bit of a hiatus! In this episode, Liz Chaplin explains what a county recorder does and what she is bringing to this office after being elected in the November 2024 election. I had no idea the vastness of the records included and know you will feel much better versed on your civics as well. Links:https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/recorder/Remember to stay tuned after the credits to hear...
2025-07-081h 15Spilling the Village TeaCannabis Law Series , Episode 5 Eric Berlin discussing the Federal laws and the Shift from Medical to Adult Use IndustryWelcome back to the Cannabis Law Series, Episode 5 on Spilling the Village Tea. Eric Berlin, team leader for US and Global Cannabis for world's largest law firm Denton's, continues spilling the tea on the Federal history of cannabis, scheduling and the shift from helping patients to assuring shareholder happiness. Make sure you listen to the previous episodes in the Cannabis Law Series to make the most of this episode but there is plenty to absorb if you don't have the time right now!Links:https://www.dentons.com/en/eric-berlinThanks...
2025-06-121h 36Spilling the Village TeaCannabis Law Series, Episode 4 Eric Berlin discussing Federal and Interstate Aspects of CannabisWe are still in the weeds here at Spilling the Village Tea as we welcome you back to episode 4 of the Illinois cannabis law series and pouring yet another cup with Eric Berlin of Denton’s where he is the leader on the US and Global Cannabis team. Eric is gonna start crossing some state lines a bit as we expand into discussions on interstate commerce, the Cole Memo, drug rescheduling, emerging cannabis markets beyond medical marijuana and differences of sales between medical and adult use, and even reparative justice and social equity licensing. Strap yourself in because we are...
2025-06-0959 minSpilling the Village TeaCannabis Law Series, Episode 3 Eric Berlin discussing State Mandates and Banking Challenges, Special appearance with Mayor Bob BarnettWe are continuing the deep dive into Illinois Cannabis Lawwith Eric Berlin, US and Global Team leader on Cannabis for the world’s largest law firm, Dentons. I am still slicing up this giant tray of brownies into easily consumable portions, or at least doing my best to try to do so. Eric has taken us through his personal and professional journey on the path to legalizing medical cannabis in episode 1 and episode 2 describes the hurdles businesses face in the marijuana industry with details on the links in this supply chain including details on products for better understanding. So if y...
2025-05-2358 minSpilling the Village TeaCannabis Law Series, Episode 2 Eric Berlin and the Business of Cannabis in IllinoisAttorney Eric Berlin of the worlds largest law firm Dentons continues to share his journey and his expertise as a US and Global Team leader on Cannabis. We are jumping in right where we left off in episode 1 so it will sound a bit like coming into the middle of a conversation because, that is exactly what it is! We last were discussing how communities considering allowing cannabis businesses to operate within their boundaries were viewing these initial days of legalized medical marijuana and how important it was so patients could be provided safe access to medical ca...
2025-05-171h 00Spilling the Village TeaCannabis Law Series - Meet Eric Berlin, US and Global Cannabis Team Leader at DentonsHey Villagers! My guest for the next few episodes is Eric Berlin who leads the US and global cannabis teams at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Eric through a friend and since I couldlisten to his encyclopedic knowledge on the topic, I figured many others would also be as interested as I am. In Episode 1 of the series, Eric is going to give us history! Although history through ancient times would also be fascinating, Eric starts in the 20th century with some unsettling truths, the legal history and his perso...
2025-05-0557 minSpilling the Village TeaEarth Week - Greener Grove Part 2 with Steve Ruffalo and Michelle LibbyIf you are tuned into the Downers Grove Village Council meetings, you have probably heard of GreenerGrove. Steve Ruffalo and Michelle Libby discuss how Greener Grove has provided information as our village worked on the environmental and sustainability plans as well as what the organization offers individuals in ours and greater regional communities. Make sure you check out Greener Grove Earth Week events and celebrate our beautiful planet!. Links: www.greenergrove.org Featured artist: Louise Kelly performing her original song"Deep Roots." Artist Website
2025-04-191h 01Spilling the Village TeaEarth Week - Greener Grove Part 1 with Louise KellyIf you are tuned into the Downers Grove Village Council meetings, you have probably heard of Greener Grove. Louise Kelly is a founding member and provides the story of this group which promotes personal and community sustainability. Make sure you follow with part 2 of the series to learn more about Greener Grove and the events for Earth Week.Links: www.greenergrove.orgFeatured artist: Louise Kelly performing her original song "We Belong to the Earth" inspired by walking along Fairview one day.
2025-04-191h 09Spilling the Village TeaDowners Grove Public Library Foundation Introduction with Amanda RecupidoAmanda Recupido, President of the Downers Grove PublicLibrary Foundation joins Spilling the Village Tea to expound on how the DGPL Foundation supports the beloved Downers Grove Public Library. She will explain the intersection of the DGPL Foundation, the library itself and the local governing bodies. You will learn about the programs that were funded by the DGPL Foundation and the wide expanse those programs cover. You will also learn how the DGPL Foundationgets funded and you will find a link to the upcoming fundraiser below!Links:https://www.dgplfoundation.org/2025 National Lib...
2025-03-311h 00Spilling the Village TeaMeet the D99 School Board Candidates - Katie CourtneyMeet Katie Courtney, candidate for District 99 School Board.www.togetherforlearning99.comThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at SpillingTheVillageTea@gmail.com.Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast. On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially t...
2025-03-171h 05Spilling the Village TeaMeet the D99 School Board Candidates - Dawn NelsonMeet Dawn Nelson, candidate for District 99 School Board.www.dnelson4D99.comThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at SpillingTheVillageTea@gmail.com.Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast. On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and f...
2025-03-171h 22Spilling the Village TeaMeet the D99 School Board Candidates - Gregory HarrisMeet Gregory Harris, candidate for District 99 School Board.www.gregoryharris4D99.comThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at SpillingTheVillageTea@gmail.com.Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast. On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and f...
2025-03-1756 minSpilling the Village TeaMeet the D99 School Board Candidates - Christopher EspinozaMeet Christopher Espinoza, candidate for District 99 School Board.www.togetherforlearning99.comThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at SpillingTheVillageTea@gmail.com.Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast. On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow u...
2025-03-171h 24Spilling the Village TeaMeet the D99 School Board Candidates - April FinanMeet April Finan, candidate for District 99 School Board.www.togetherforlearning99.comThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at SpillingTheVillageTea@gmail.com.Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast. On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow u...
2025-03-171h 00Spilling the Village TeaMeet the D99 School Board Candidates - Michael RiskeMeet Michael Riske, candidate for District 99 School Board.www.togetherforlearning99.comThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at SpillingTheVillageTea@gmail.com.Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast. On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow u...
2025-03-1755 minSpilling the Village TeaDowners Grove Village Council Candidate Series - Meet Paul DrabikMeet Paul Drabik, candidate for Downers Grove Village Council.https://www.pauldrabik.com/Municipal Election 4/1/25, Early Voting starts 3/17/25Voting info :https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5NtPlNyqT0zoviP5DGSbDuo6UGNjDhig_aem_wFFp2z5NvgszR0er2Er-6gFeatured local artist Elisabeth Withers "Rock and the Raincloud Starter"Elisabeth Witherss Blinq Card Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public L...
2025-03-101h 48Spilling the Village TeaDowners Grove Village Council Candidate Series - Meet Tammy SarverMeet Tammy Sarver, candidate for Downers Grove Village Council.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1ANvB2qd3M/Municipal Election 4/1/25, Early Voting starts 3/17/25Voting info :https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5NtPlNyqT0zoviP5DGSbDuo6UGNjDhig_aem_wFFp2z5NvgszR0er2Er-6gFeature local artist Elisabeth Withers "Heartstrings" Elisabeth Witherss Blinq CardThanks to the media lab at the Downers G...
2025-03-101h 03Spilling the Village TeaDowners Grove Village Council Candidate Series - Meet Rob RoeMeet Rob Roe candidate for Downers Grove Village Council.www.robroe4dgcouncil.comrobroe4dgcouncil@gmail.comMunicipal Election 4/1/25, Early Voting starts3/17/25Voting info :https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5NtPlNyqT0zoviP5DGSbDuo6UGNjDhig_aem_wFFp2z5NvgszR0er2Er-6gFeatured local artist Josette Kacey "Dust"Josette Kacey was born in Joliet, and grew up around the southwest suburbs. She has always been...
2025-03-101h 05Spilling the Village TeaDowners Grove Village Council Candidate Series - Meet Matthew NovakMeet Matthew Novak, candidate for Downers Grove Village Council.https://mjn4dgvc.com/Email: matthew@MJN4DGVC.comMunicipal Election 4/1/25, Early Voting starts 3/17/25Voting info :https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5NtPlNyqT0zoviP5DGSbDuo6UGNjDhig_aem_wFFp2z5NvgszR0er2Er-6gFeatured local artist Louise Kelly "You and You Alone"https://linktr.ee/thisislouisekellyhttps://www.instagram.com/thisislouisekelly/?hl=en
2025-03-101h 07Spilling the Village TeaDowners Grove Village Council Candidate Series - Meet Chris GilmartinMeet Chris Gilmartin, candidate for Downers Grove Village Council.https://www.chrisgilmartin.com/https://www.facebook.com/ChrisforDGCouncilMunicipal Election 4/1/25, Early Voting starts 3/17/25Voting info :https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5NtPlNyqT0zoviP5DGSbDuo6UGNjDhig_aem_wFFp2z5NvgszR0er2Er-6gFeature local artist Chris Gilmartin.https://open.spotify.com/track/2kqZiW2IYWJKLsuwJj6JgG?si=1d78af34b9904e47
2025-03-101h 33Spilling the Village TeaDowners Grove Village Council Candidate Series - Meet Tom CawthorneMeet Tom Cawthorne, candidate for Downers Grove Village Council.WWW.TC4DG.COMMunicipal Election 4/1/25, Early Voting starts 3/17/25Voting info :https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5NtPlNyqT0zoviP5DGSbDuo6UGNjDhig_aem_wFFp2z5NvgszR0er2Er-6gFeatured local artist Adam Kukielski "Envy", DGN Alum 2019Follow on SpotifyThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove PublicLibrary.Our...
2025-03-101h 33Spilling the Village TeaDowners Grove Village Council Candidate Series - Departing Commissioner Greg Hose Explains What to Look For in a CommissionerSpilling the Village Tea welcomes back Commissioner Greg Hose who is reaching his term limit this year. Find out from the inside of the council what assets to look for in a candidate, what makes a good commissioner and the considerations you should be making as you approach your ballot for the 2025 Municipal election this April 1st, early voting starting March 17th.Please find early voting locations here:https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5...
2025-03-071h 07Spilling the Village TeaMeet Downers Grove Village Commissioner Martin TullyHere we are again Spilling the Village Tea with Commissioner and former mayor Martin Tully in our unofficial series Meet the Downers Grove Village Council. Listen to his experiences on the Village Council, professional perspectives and personal tastes in books and music!If you want to reach out to the Downers Grove Village Council, individually or collectively, use this link:https://www.downers.us/village-councilThe original music from local artist for this episode is Kris Rab from Westmont! Born in Budapest, Chicagoland has been her home...
2025-02-231h 38Spilling the Village TeaMeet Downers Grove Village Council Commissioner Chris GilmartinHere we are again Spilling the Village Tea with Commissioner
Chris Gilmartin in our unofficial series of Meet the Downers Grove Village Council. Listen to his experiences on the Village
Council, projects that have been developed and his passion for music.
If you want to reach out to the Downers Grove Village
Council, individually or collectively, use this link: https://www.downers.us/village-council
Here is the link to Commissioner Gilmartin’s playlist for Downers
Grove:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ImT7jmjBpJvofkikZIukY?si=R2ugPu3iQsqKl2f1R0XQHw
The orig...
2025-02-071h 36Spilling the Village TeaMeet Downers Grove Village Council Commissioner Leslie Sadowski FugittHere we are again Spilling the Village Tea with CommissionerLeslie Sadowski Fugitt in our unofficial series of Meet the Downers Grove Village Council. Listen to her experiences onthe Village Council as well as how she decided to pursue public service.Here are the links to topics we discussed:https://www.downers.us/index.php?section=upcoming-meetings&evtid=527https://www.greenergrove.org/https://mayorscaucus.org/initiatives/environment/rec/If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexualviolence, please consider these resources to help. RAINN and YWCA are tw...
2025-01-271h 20Spilling the Village TeaMeet District 99 School Board Member Kara Casten and learn how the board works!Welcome to the first episode of 2025! Please note the podcast now features new original music from local artists at the end of each episode!
We start 2025 off with Kara Casten, District 99 School Board member who explains what it is like to serve on the board and features many of the policies and projects pursued and achieved on behalf of our high schools! Learn about the Four Pillars and also how Kara Casten spends her free time, and much more!
Links for District 99 and Autismerica:
https://www.csd99.org/boe
https://www...
2025-01-211h 08Spilling the Village TeaMeet Matthew Topic - President of the Downers Grove Public Library BoardI spilled the Downers Grove Village tea with the President of the Downers Grove Public Library Board, Matthew Topic. As the issue of whether or not the library board should continue to be appointed by the Village Council or become a library district with elected board members is on the table, President Topic provides background information on how the board functions to educate us villagers. This is a great resource to prepare for the upcoming joint public meeting of the Downers Grove Village Council and the Library Board of Trustees to be held January 2, 2025 in the cafeteria of Herrick...
2024-12-281h 00Spilling the Village TeaDowners Grove Village Council and the Library - What is the story?Hello Villagers! Controversy seemed to emerge when the Downers Grove Village Council proposed a nonbinding advisory referendum regarding if voters want the library trustees to continue to be appointed by the Village Council or elected directly by the voters. In this 40 minute episode, you will hear a transcription of Commissioner Mike Davenport's reasons for proposing this at the November 19th meeting and the letter in response by Downers Grove Public Library Board President Matthew Topic.
I have tried my best to let those involved speak for themselves but I did summarize the public comments on this issue...
2024-12-1235 minSpilling the Village TeaMeet Downers Grove Mayor Robert BarnettDowners Grove Mayor Robert Barnett joins Spilling the Village Tea and explains the how and the why of so many local topics and issues! Yes there is an Environmental Sustainability Plan but hear the behind the scenes on how and who negotiates contracts. Zoning and rezoning are discussed, property taxes and more packed into this episode! Plus the Mayor has a kickass playlist that I compiled so you can now find it on spotify! Link below!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3o6T7ocLGsxU8Ybo3KzYI8?si=SLqL_blrQ02Q9RE9FstARg
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2024-12-011h 22Spilling the Village TeaMeet Downers Grove Village Board Commissioner Greg HoséDowners Grove Village Board Commissioner Greg Hosé joins Spilling the Village Tea to discuss his experience on the village board as well as experiences off the board....like meeting two Supreme Court Justices! Get to know the people shaping your village, listening to your ideas and concerns, and making things happen. Commissioner Hosé touches on many topics including the Pedestrian and Bike plan, stormwater issues and TIFs. He also talks us through how ideas or concerns become action!For more information, go to:www.GuidingDG.orgwww.downers.us...
2024-11-251h 22Spilling the Village TeaNovember 2024 Downers Grove Election Results and Path Forward for the PodWe are back after a break from squeezing in episodes before the election and some family health diversions!
Find out who won on the Downers Grove ballot, ponder some thoughts on more options and letting you all know the path forward is one episode per week unless things heat up!
Election results courtesy of the Dupage County Elections website.
Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.
Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.
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2024-11-1610 minSpilling the Village TeaMeet Mike Davenport of the Downers Grove Village BoardDowners Grovers (Illinois), this episode is for you! Ever wonder what it is like to serve on the village board? Want to know a bit more about the many projects and initiatives the village board is working on in addition to video gambling advisory referendum on your ballot this November 5, 2024? Well then take a listen to Mike Davenport discuss these and also reflect on his term on the school board for District 99!
For more information, go to:
www.GuidingDG.org
www.downers.us
Thanks to the media lab at the Downers...
2024-11-021h 22Spilling the Village TeaDaniel Hebreard, President of Dupage Forest Preserve District and 2024 referendumHey Dupage County Illinois residents!!! This one is for you! In addition to the details of the referendum on your ballot this November 5, 2024, you will hear Daniel Hebreard give you a phenomenal rundown on so many Dupage Forest Preserve District facts that you will be wanting to head out to their trails blasting "Everybody Dance Now"! (It'll make sense once you listen to the pod, I promise!)
For more information, go to www.dupageforest.org
The Cicada video: https://youtu.be/-SmnXlpWmLg?si=kAn3HS7biNV4g5XL
Thanks to the media lab...
2024-11-021h 13Spilling the Village TeaAndrew Honig County Board District 2, current Lombard TrusteeThis is for Dupage County Board District 2 election and also Lombard info on your local Trustee. (Illinois)
You can read articles or websites about Andrew Honig, candidate for Dupage County Board District 2, but nothing is better than hearing the person for yourself! Whether you are making a decision for whom to vote or interested in learning about local government, there is a lot of information for you right here! Plus nowhere else you will hear what famous person Andrew Honig met! For additional information:
www.HonigForDupage.com
On Facebook: Andrew Honig for Dupage...
2024-10-311h 08Spilling the Village TeaJustice Linda Davenport - 3rd Judicial DistrictJustice Linda Davenport, candidate for the appellate court of the 3rd Judicial District tells us all about the Illinois court system and herself! You will learn so much and get a glimpse of the person in addition to her role as judge. Many thanks to her as the first guest on our podcast.
www.JusticeLindaDavenport.com
3rd Judicial District of Illinois covers the following counties: Bureau, Dupage, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, LaSalle, Will
I learned so much and Justice Davenport made me smile with her stories and answers to my whimsical questions.
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2024-10-2534 minSpilling the Village TeaSpilling the Village Tea - IntroductionThis podcast is a platform for local candidates and office holders to provide a mini civics lesson and share their experiences, motivations and positions on policy followed by some entertaining “getting to know” the person questions outside the political/governmental realm.
“Local” refers to Illinois 6th Congressional district, 81st district of General Assembly, Dupage County, Dupage County District 2, 3rd Judicial District, and 18th Judicial Circuit/3rd Subcircuit.
2024-10-2113 min
WiWo History | Marken & MythenVictor Lustig | Der Mann, der den Eiffelturm verkaufteFinancial Crimes
Victor Lustig zählt zu den trickreichsten Betrügern und Hochstaplern der Kriminalgeschichte. Noch dazu war er ein Vertriebler der Extraklasse. Egal was – Lustig konnte es für viele Tausend Dollar verkaufen. Leere Holzkästchen etwa. Mit dem Versprechen, sie könnten Geld vermehren. Oder den Eiffelturm, was ihn später zu einem sehr berühmten Mann machte. Am allerliebsten betrog er dabei die Reichen, weshalb sich Lustig gern als moderner Robin Hood sah. Nur, dass er die Beute nicht den Armen gab, sondern lieber für sich selbst behielt. Wie Lustig sein Lügengebilde über Jahrzehnte aufbaute und...
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Milwaukee Bucks Point Forward PodcastPatrick Beverley and the Bucks at the trade deadline. How concerned should fans be with slow start under Doc Rivers? (02.09.2024)Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss the Milwaukee Bucks' maneuvers at the NBA trade deadline in this edition of the Point Forward Podcast. How will Patrick Beverley fit? What was the purpose of trading Robin Lopez if it doesn't put the Bucks in better financial position? How alarming is Milwaukee's recent play under new coach Doc Rivers, with five losses in six games? What's Jim watching for at the upcoming NBA all-star game?
Music intro produced by Olivia Reiner and voiced by Michelle Rutkowski. Music during segments from SoundCloud, "Pursuit Music Logo."
2024-02-0929 min
Milwaukee Bucks Point Forward PodcastGiannis signs extension for three more years and the 2023-24 season preview (10.24.2023)Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski and host JR Radcliffe discuss the new extension for Giannis Antetokounmpo, one that caught everyone by surprise Monday night. Including the guys who already had a podcast ready to go ... oops. After discussing the elements that led Giannis to stay on in Milwaukee, they look at the season preview as a whole, including the massive acquisition of Damian Lillard. What will Milwaukee's defense look like this year? What questions remain about first-year head coach Adrian Griffin, especially after assistant coach Terry Stotts resigned? What do we make of newcomers Cameron Payne, Malik Beasley and even Robin...
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Milwaukee Bucks Point Forward PodcastKhris and Brook are back, summer league is here and we have a lot to catch up on (07.10.2023)So much has happened since the last podcast, including the re-signing of Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Jae Crowder and ... surprise! ... Robin Lopez and Malik Beasley. Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski looks at the entire free agency situation and what it says about Adrian Griffin's coaching philosophy, Milwaukee's chances next year and the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Jim and host JR Radcliffe discuss what comes next for Thanasis Antetokounmpo, who doesn't currently have a roster spot. How are the Bucks going to obtain a backup point guard? What will Jim be watching for in Vegas at the summer league games? What do...
2023-07-0852 min
Screen Looker PodcastEpisode 65 - Christopher Robin Is The VillainKingdom Hearts 3 got leaked, Sonic's movie posters are a bit disturbing, Walking Dead Byke!, Geralt expands to Monster Hunter World, Persona 5 in Smash, Mortal Kombat 11!, Epic Games Store launches with exclusives like Hades, and everyone is messing around in the World of Light!
Guests:
Martin Benn - @gotmab21 Twitter
Daniel George - @itsdanielgeorge Twitter, @dgenerator Twitch
Michael Owens - @realmikeowens Twitter
Matt Rutkowski - @montaworldpeace Twitter
Check us out on AppTrigger.com, Fansided.com, and tropicalmeow.us!
Intro - soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/your-eternity-or-mine-this
Outro - https://soundcloud.com/starlightbuffalo/your-eternity-or-mine-this
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