State Sen. Steven Landek poses with Brookfield Library Board members (from left): vice president Dianne Duner, treasurer Carol Kissance, new trustee Linda Kampschroeder, secretary Lisa Knasiak and board president Jennifer Perry.

BROOKFIELD – State Senator Steven Landek (D-Bridgeview) was on hand to congratulate library trustee Linda Kampschroeder on her recent appointment to the Brookfield Library Board of Trustees on Wednesday, August 27. Following the board meeting, Landek was given a tour of the library.

“I’m glad they extended me an invitation to attend,” said Landek. “They have an impressive facility, motivated staff and leadership and offer a wide array of important services to the community.”

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BERWYN – Closing ceremonies for HONOR 2014: The Moving Wall took place in Berwyn on Sunday, August 10, concluding a four day event that honored and remembered the over 58,000 men and women who lost their lives in combat in the Vietnam War.

The Moving Wall, a half size replica of the Washington, D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, has toured the country for almost 30 years. Veterans from Berwyn and nearby communities came out to Proksa Park with family, friends and neighbors to view The Moving Wall, and to participate in the closing ceremonies.

State Senator Steven Landek (D-Bridgeview) sponsored the closing ceremonies with U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski. As part of the closing ceremony, Landek laid a wreath at The Moving Wall.

“This is a remarkable and humbling event,” said Landek. “It reminds us all that we are forever in debt to those who have served and currently serve to protect our freedoms here at home.”

The Berwyn Park District recruited and organized the four day event, which began Thursday, August 7 with an opening ceremony hosted by Berwyn Mayor Robert J. Lovero.

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BROOKFIELD – State Senator Steven Landek (D-Bridgeview) partnered with State Representatives Elizabeth Hernandez (D-Cicero) and Michael J. Zalewski (D-Riverside) to host the second annual back to school fair in Brookfield on Saturday, August 9.

The fair, which was held in Ehlert Park, featured free dental checkups and school supplies for children. Additional educational information was offered by the Brookfield Police Department, Brookfield Public Library and McNeal Hospital.

The well-attended event also treated community members with promotions and refreshments courtesy of the YMCA, Brookfield Zoo and other local organizations.

“It’s important that families come together and support education in their community,” said Landek. “When we support initiatives to help children succeed in school, we’re investing in our future.”

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BERWYN – The office of State Senator Steven Landek (D-Bridgeview) offered information and provided assistance to the residents from Berwyn and the surrounding communities who came out to the 34th annual health fair in Berwyn on Thursday, August 7.

The annual fair is sponsored by the Berwyn Township Public Health District. Their goal is to provide easy access to different health resources to people who are looking for the most affordable care. This year a total of 66 exhibitors from Berwyn, Oak Park, Cicero, Lyons and Chicago attended the fair to assist over 300 residents with different health care plans.

Other services offered to residents as part of the fair included free health screenings and a blood drive hosted by the not-for-profit Heartland Blood Centers for those who were interested in donating. The Berwyn Township Public Health District continued their food drive push as well.

“We’re always happy to come out and support this annual event in Berwyn,” Landek said. “The health fair’s longevity and the high level of community interest shows what a worthwhile cause this is.”

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