Riverside Police are currently investigating an incident in the area of Ames School (86 Southcote Road) where a 10 year old child reported a suspicious man in a car following her to school.

Escorted into Berwyn City Hall on Tuesday night, January 24 by his proud family, 5-year old Hillside resident Leland Rodriguez handed over money he raised in support of his heroes in the U. S. military.

According to his mother, Tasha, from the time Leland was 3, he has made it very clear that when he “grows up” he wants to serve his country, first in the military and then as a police officer.

(Pictured from left to right:  Gil Pena, Commissioner Berwyn Community Relations, Leland Rodriguez and Wayne Parthum, Combined Veterans of Berwyn).

Dr. Mary Jo Vladika has been named as the new superintendent of School District 103.  The announcement came during last night’s meeting.  She will begin her position on July 1, 2012.

Vladika is not new to the district; she has been employed by 103 for the past 5 years as the Curriculum Director.  Under her leadership the programs of study have been refined and improved as demonstrated by the district’s ISAT scores in Math and Reading, which have steadily increased. 

Adding to diversity of the revitalized streetscape on Roosevelt Road, the former owner of Chesterfield’s on Chicago’s South Side, is opening a new gay nightclub and restaurant at 6319 Roosevelt in Berwyn.  The opening is scheduled for Friday, January 27.