GWDYK 1-2026 WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE (1) by Glenwood Did You Know...

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At the February 6, 2024 village meeting, I shared that several surrounding cities and villages recognized and scheduled events celebrating Black History Month. I expressed disappointment that Glenwood, a village that is over 70% African American, did not have any events scheduled to recognize the contributions of residents to the town and society, therefore; I created this newsletter to highlight as many as possible in this and future issues as well as other community concerns.

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In 1967, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. posed the question, “Where Do We Go from Here?”

Nearly 60 years later, this question remains as relevant as ever To truly honor the work and sacrifices of our parents, grandparents, and others who were part of the Civil Rights Movement, we must remain dedicated to the ongoing fight for justice, equality, and a brighter future for everyone—starting today.

Future generations will inherit the life and country that we either strive to provide or neglect to improve. Let’s commemorate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday by actively working towards a better tomorrow. What is your life’s blueprint?

On Choice & Action

"We still have a choice today: nonviolent coexistence or violent coannihilation This may well be mankind's last chance to choose between chaos and community."

"Our only hope today lies in our ability to recapture the revolutionary spirit and go out into a sometimes hostile world declaring eternal opposition to poverty, racism and militarism"

"I had also hoped that the white moderate would reject the myth of time... We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people."

On Poverty & Justice

"There is nothing new about poverty What is new, however, is that we now have the resources to get rid of it."

"Let us be dissatisfied until America will no longer have high blood pressure of creeds and an anemia of deeds."

"The agony of the poor impoverishes the rich; the betterment of the poor enriches the rich"

On Violence & Unrest

"A riot is the language of the unheard And what is it America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met."

"Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that "

What is Project 2025?

PROJECT 2025

Project 2025 Policy

Project 2025 is a federal policy agenda and blueprint for a radical restructuring of the executive branch authored and published by former Trump administration officials in partnership with The Heritage Foundation, a longstanding conservative think tank that opposes abortion and reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, immigrants’ rights, and racial equity. Project 2025’s largest publication, “Mandate For Leadership,” is a 900-page manual for reorganizing the entire federal government agency by agency to serve a conservative agenda.

NEA News

How Project 2025 Would Devastate Public Education

Stripping Support for the Most Vulnerable Students

Since 1965, Title I has provided critical financial help to high-poverty schools and districts. Project 2025 plans to eliminate Title I funding entirely. In its place, states will receive nostrings-attached block grants with zero regulations or oversight. Under this plan, already tight education budgets will be further strained, undermining the academic outcomes of 2 8 million of the nation’s most vulnerable students.

According to The Civil Rights Leadership Conference Education Fund:

Gutting Enforcement of Civil Rights Laws: Project 2025 proposes that the Departments of Education and Justice (ED and DOJ) should enforce civil rights laws only in the courts, eliminating important administrative tools to address discrimination. The overwhelming majority of complaints of discrimination in schools are handled through administrative enforcement by ED's Office for Civil Rights (resolution agreements) Without this process, fewer students would see schools and districts change their policies and processes to prevent further discrimination, and fewer schools would have examples of how to comply with the law.

Cutting Funding to Public Schools: Not only does Project 2025 propose a phase out in federal education funding, this roadmap to ruin also calls for the block granting of Title I and other federal programs so that funds can be diverted from marginalized children to their wealthier peers meaning less support for children in concentrated poverty and exacerbated disparities based on family income, race, disability, and first language

What Project 2025 Means for Black Communities: Education Equity

According to the AFSCME, Project 2025 Would Tear Down Our Country's Health Care System From eliminating the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to cutting Medicaid benefits, increasing Medicare Part D prescription drug prices and eliminating reproductive freedom nationwide, Donald Trump’s Project 2025 would have disastrous, deadly consequences on our country’s health care system

The Trump agenda would also repeal part of the Inflation Reduction Act that allows the government to negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies to lower the costs of prescription drugs and improve access to lifesaving medication for seniors receiving Medicare The price of insulin, which has decreased for everyone after it was capped at $35 per month for Medicare recipients, could very well surge again

By repealing the ACA, Trump’s agenda would allow health insurance companies to once again deny coverage based on preexisting conditions. Such a move would leave tens of millions of people without health coverage Just this year, 21 3 million people signed up for insurance just this year through the ACA marketplace

My Friends - Thurgood Marshall & Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By: Jim Summers

Resident Husband

Father Grandfather

Entrepreneur

Educator

Mentor & Boy Scout

Historian

Phi Beta Sigma

Reprinted from Apr. ‘24 GWDYK

After my first year of college, I took a job, as a library page, with the United States Supreme Court that had quite an impact on me. I was going to school In the evening and working the court from 9 to 5; it was a good and decent job as a student. Library pages were college students. I was exposed to a lot of greatness among all the Supreme Court Justices. I would go to the offices every day to take, drop off, and pick up books. So very early in life, at 18 years old, I got to meet famous people who were knowledgeable, very well paid, and articulate. Thank goodness my grandfather raised all of his kids and his grandkids to be well spoken due to speaking and reciting poems in church. We learned early on to speak well. I moved very well in that circle. My friends, whose parents were typically laborers, didn't have that advantage. So I was fortunate enough to be able to do that job and do it well and met a lot of people.

That's where I met Thurgood Marshall, who at the time was an attorney for the NAACP. And down the road, he introduced me to Dr. King. Mr. Marshall would come into the library 2-3 times a week if he needed research for a case. He would come into the library where the lawyers would fill out a book request sheet and put it on a stack. I noticed that the librarians always made sure to keep his request from being attended to. He would never get his book request filled until everybody else got theirs filled. I would take a bunch of bookmarks and actually go through and put the pages he wanted to cite. Finally, one day I said, Mr. Marshall, I'm gonna tell you something, you can't tell anybody because they'll firing me.“ He asked, “what's that?” I said, “they take your request and make sure we never get to them. I've been pulling your sheets out and getting your request done. So I just wanna ask, are they okay?” I always thought the librarians were doing it. I said, no, I figured it out. He said, man, this is great, but thanks for telling me. The only time I ever heard him curse, he said, “I knew those **** were up to something.“

Mr. Marshall started asking for me when he came into the library because my buddy and I were the only blacks in the library. He would call for me again before he left and ask how am I doing. I told him about my involvement in sit -ins, lunch counter sit -ins and how I'd been locked up and stuff. He gave me his card and told me to call him if I ever need him in the future. I told him I’m married now and have a kid. My sit-in days are over. So every time he'd come in, we'd chat about what I'm doing in school, I'd ask what cases he was working on, what was coming down the pike, and what could I expect to see in the newspapers about what he was doing. We came real close over the years that I worked there. One day, I got a call over the loudspeakers, I went to the front desk and was told my buddy was waiting for me. As I was walking to the table, I noticed he was standing there with another guy - a guy who was kind of short.

Mr.Marshallsaid,“Iwantyoutomeetafriendofmine.Youprobablyknowhim;thisisDr. MartinLutherKing.Isaid,“Dr.King.IthoughtIrecognizedyou,butIwasn'tsure”.Hesaid, “yeah,youngman,don'tworry,alotofpeoplewouldsaythesame.”Wechattedabout my,goingtoschoolandaboutcivilrightsissuesDr.KingandMr.Marshallwereworking on.Wedidn'thaveallthesegadgetsandlaptops.Soyoucouldsay,here'swhatI'm workingon Soyousee,yougottocomewithmetothelibraryandI'llshowyouwhatI'm upto.Andsohewouldcomein,Iprobablymethiminthelibrarymaybehalfadozentime overthefiveyearsthatIworkedthere.

IgottoknowDr.King.IwasattheMarchin1963,wherehedidhisIHaveaDream speech.TheyfiredmebecauseIattendedthatmarch.Again,Itellthestorytostudents sotheycanunderstandwhatthingswerelikebackinthosedays.Whenthemarchwas announced,A.PhilipRandolph,myfraternitybrother,wasactuallytheonewhowas puttingittogether.Technically,BayardRustinwasactuallyputtingittogether,butthe movement,Ididn'tknowatthetime,becausehewasgay,theydidn'twanthisnameout front.

Irequestedthedayoffbutwasrepeatedlydenied.Duringlunchtime,Iwalkeddown ConstitutionAvenuetothebottom.Andthecrowdswereallthewayinfrontofthe LincolnMemorial.Acoupleofferedmechicken,potatosaladandacooldrink.Ideclined becauseIhadtogetbacktotheSupremeCourt.Theyencouragedmetostay,eat,and listentoDr.King’ssoontobedeliveredspeechtothecrowd.IstayedandheardDr. King’s‘IHaveaDreamSpeech.’

AsIreturnedtoworkthenextday,Iwasfiredandtoldtogetmythingsforattendingthe march.IwasgoingtosaygoodbyetoothersinthebuildingwhenJusticeWilliam Douglassnoticedmeadmiringhisarrowheadsinadisplay.Surprisingly,wewereboth BoyScoutsandsharedaninterestinarrowheads WhenIinformedhimthatIwassaying good-byesbecauseIwasfiredforattendingDr.King’smarch,heimmediatelycalled downstairsandinformedmybossthatthisisafreecountryandIwillbereturningto workforaslongasIwantedtoworkattheSupremeCourt.

Igotexposedtogreatnessearly.Imetalotofinfluentialpeople.Peopleasked,whyI didn’ttakepictures? Ididn’twalkaroundwithacamera,becauseIwasmeeting famouspeopleeveryday.Andifyouworkedinthegovernment,seeingfamouspeople wasnotthatbigadeal.

Youknow,IwishI'dhadacellphonesoIcouldhavetakenthosepictures,butitwasn't thatbigadeal,andIdidn'thavethemeanstodoit.

HAPPY BIRTHDAYHAPPY BIRTHDAYHAPPY BIRTHDAY

Lyrics

You know it doesn't make much sense

There ought to be a law against

Anyone who takes offense

At a day in your celebration 'cause we all know in our minds

That there ought to be a time

That we can set aside

To show just how much we love you

And I'm sure you would agree

What could fit more perfectly

Than to have a world party on the day you came to be

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday

I just never understood

How a man who died for good

Could not have a day that would

Be set aside for his recognition

Because it should never be

Just because some cannot see

The dream as clear as he

That they should make it become an illusion

And we all know everything

That he stood for time will bring

For in peace, our hearts will sing

Thanks to Martin Luther King

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday

Click and listen to Happy Birthday by Stevie Wonder

Why has there never been a holiday

Where peace is celebrated

All throughout the world

The time is overdue

For people like me and you

Who know the way to truth

Is love and unity to all God's children

It should be a great event

And the whole day should be spent

In full remembrance

Of those who lived and died for the oneness of all people

So let us all begin

We know that love can win

Let it out, don't hold it in

Sing it loud as you can

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday

Ooh yeah

Happy birthday

We know the key to unity of all people

Is in the dream that you had so long ago

That lives in all of the hearts of people

That believe in unity

We'll make the dream become a reality

I know we will

Because our hearts tell us so

Happy birthday

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Stevie Wonder

Happy Birthday lyrics © Black Bull Music, Jobete Music Co Inc, Jobete Music Co., Inc.

GLENWOOD DID YOU KNOW... JANUARY, 2026

“GLENWOOD WAS THE ESSENCE OF ALL I KNEW… IT’S JUST HOME.”

JESSE DURDEN JESSE DURDEN JESSE DURDEN

Jesse Durden grew up in Glenwood in the mid-1970s

He served our country as an Air Force veteran

He lived overseas and cites Japan as one of the most impactful cultures he experienced

He returned to Glenwood with his wife Evelyn, and they raised their daughter Destiny in the community he calls home

Today, he continues serving the public as Glenwood’s elected Village Clerk

Glenwood Raised Me, the Air Force Shaped Me, and Home Still Calls Me Back

A Glenwood Childhood That Felt Like Family

For Jesse Durden, growing up in Glenwood in the mid-70s wasn’t simply about living in a village it was about being surrounded by people who knew you, supported you, and helped raise you.

“Glenwood was more than just a community. It felt like a family where you knew the neighbors from across the tracks. They knew your parents, you knew them. Everyone was just one family.” Some of Jesse’s most treasured memories are about friendships especially one that started in kindergarten and became a lifelong connection. Through Jesse’s childhood bond with his best friend, their parents developed friendships that lasted decades

“My mother and father met a lot of the neighbors because of me my best friend. We met each other in kindergarten and through us got our parents together and they had big friendships for 40-some years.”

Jesse believes many families in Glenwood have a similar story children playing on teams together, parents meeting each other, and neighbors becoming extended family

Jesse also reflects honestly on what was challenging as a young person growing up during that era Glenwood was predominantly white at the time, and he remembers constant change as families moved in and out.

“You would meet certain people you vibe with as your friend and then they would move away… and then you have new people come in and try to establish a relationship… there was a high turnover of families back in the mid-70s.”

Even so, Glenwood remained the place that shaped him, grounded him, and gave him values that would later follow him across the world.

Air Force Veteran: Learning Life “From the Basics”

Jesse went on to serve his country as an Air Force veteran, and military life took him far beyond Illinois overseas He appreciates what Glenwood taught him growing up, but he explains that the military taught him a deeper version of discipline and appreciation.

“You think you learn your core values from your parents, from the village people who grew up in the village of Glenwood. I was raised by this entire community. But going to the military teaches you a different side of life. It breaks you down to the basics ”

He described how the military teaches things many people don’t think about simple actions that form discipline and character.

“It teaches you something as simple as how to make your bed, how to stand at attention, how to respect one another and respect your elders. Your parents teach you these values as a child, but it’s different in the military. You learn not to take certain things for granted.”

Japan: A Culture that Values Family and People

Out of all the places Jesse traveled, one country stood out above the rest “Japan.”

When asked why, Jesse explained it wasn’t about tourist attractions or “things” it was about values. “It’s a different culture. Their values are much different than ours. We value certain things which are not important to them.”

He reflected on how Japan showed him a mindset that felt meaningful where family and people matter more than possessions

“We kind of as Americans are materialistic We put more value into things instead of your fellow man, or your family member, or just the way of thinking. That’s what I gather when I was there.”

That observation stayed with him because it aligned with what he had learned from his upbringing in Glenwood: community first

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ThoughJesselivedoverseasandexperiencedlifeoutsidethevillage,hisheartremainedconnectedtoGlenwood.

“GlenwoodwastheessenceofallIknew.I’velivedoverseas.I’velivedoutofstate,butitwasjusthometome.”

HesaysGlenwoodisoneofthoseplacesthatgivesyouafeelingyoucan’teasilydescribe “It’sthatfeelingthatisindescribable,whereyoujustfeelcomfortableandyoufeelathome.”

ThatiswhyJesseandhiswife,Evelyn,chosetoreturnandraisetheirdaughter,Destiny,here “I chose to raise my daughter here because of what I felt when I grew up here and how I feel now I’m just connected to Glenwood.”

VillageClerk:ServingtheTownthatRaisedHim

Today, Jesse continues to serve not only as a veteran, husband, and father, but now also as an elected official In the most recent election,hewaselectedVillageClerk aroleheadmitsheneverexpected.

“ItwassomethingIneverthoughtabout,tobehonestwithyou…It’sjustsomethingI’veneverfathomedtodo.”

Buthebelievesitfits

“Iguesswithmypersonality,myparticularskillset,andmymaturity,Ithinkit’sfitting.”

Jesse describes the job as meaningful, but also a responsibility His greatest challenge is ensuring he does his work correctly and representsthecommunitywithexcellence

“Themostchallengingpart…ismakingsurethatIdoeverythingcorrectlyandtrytomakemycommunityproud.”

Andhisgreatestreward?

“Making people proud. When certain people say to you ‘good job’ and they pat you on your back… that gives me a feeling of knowingwhatI’mtryingtodo—I’mactuallymakingstepsmovingforwardintherightdirection.”

AHeartforVeteransandYouth

Jesse recognizes that the village is making progress in supporting veterans. He mentioned efforts by community members to put together programs that highlight veterans and create opportunities for involvement especially through local spaces like the senior center.

He also believes young people should still consider the military as an option He sees it as life-changing, not only because of the travel,education,andstructure butbecauseofwhatitinstillsontheinside:discipline,maturity,respect,andappreciation AdvicetoYoungPeople:YourWordisEverything

Whenaskedwhatadvicehewouldgiveyoungpeople,Jessereturnedtothevaluesthatclearlyguidehislife: “Alwaysdoyourbest.Alwaysbehonest.Alwaysrespectyourfellowman.”

Then he shared something he told his daughter Destiny something he believes young people must understand in a world where wordsareoftenthrownaround.

“Theonethingthatyouhaveinthisworldisyourword.Withoutyourword…youwillhavenorespectfromanyone.Dowhatyou sayyou’resupposedtodo.Tryyourbesttodoit.”

And now, as Village Clerk, Jesse is still doing what he has always done standing for responsibility, pride, and progress.

Because for him, Glenwood isn’t just where he grew up It’s home.

road

“I love my motorcycle out of all the trinkets and toys I’ve ever had, I’ve been blessed with my motorcycles as my passion.”

*Honda Goldwing and *Harley Road Glide

Beyond Service: Boats & Motorcycles

Outside of civic service, Jesse also enjoys the simple freedom of the water and

One of his favorite passions is riding his motorcycles.

Jesse Durden’s life story reflects what so many in Glenwood believe: that community matters, that service matters, and that values must be lived not just spoken. He was raised by Glenwood, shaped by the Air Force, and rooted again in the village with his wife Evelyn and daughter Destiny

# Where Do We Go from Here?

Our veterans have served our country with honor; now it is our turn to serve them with the same level of respect and dedication.

Project 2025, a detailed conservative policy blueprint, proposes significant changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that critics argue would substantially reduce veterans' benefits and health care services, while proponents suggest the changes would improve efficiency and focus resources. These proposals are part of a broader agenda and are not current law.

Key proposed changes and their potential impacts include:

Disability Benefits Cuts: The plan suggests targeting "significant cost savings from revising disability rating awards for future claimants" by reducing the number of medical conditions that qualify for disabled status Veterans with existing claims might also see their benefits decreased

Privatization of VA Health Care: Project 2025 advocates for expanding the use of private sector care (community care) and potentially closing underutilized VA hospitals and replacing them with smaller, community-based outpatient clinics. Critics argue this would erode the VA's integrated system, which often provides high-quality, specialized care.

Automation of Claims: The proposal recommends automating the claims process to increase speed and reduce "human error" Concerns exist that this could lead to higher denial rates and place a heavier administrative burden on veterans

Workforce Changes: The plan calls for a drastic reduction in the overall federal workforce, which could impact thousands of veterans who make up about 30% of federal employees It also suggests prioritizing political loyalty over expertise for key positions within the VA

Elimination of Specific Services and Protections: Project 2025 aims to eliminate services such as abortion services and gender-affirming care, arguing they are not service-connected conditions. It also proposes abolishing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an agency that has helped veterans recover millions from financial fraud and scams.

Homelessness Programs: The plan suggests ending the "Housing First" strategy, a successful initiative that provides housing support to thousands of veterans, potentially leading to increased homelessness

Proponents of the plan argue that these reforms are necessary to improve efficiency, reduce fraud, and ensure the VA is more responsive and veteran-centric

However, a nonpartisan analysis notes that diverting funds to private care could compromise the quality of direct VA services.

Truck Presentation to the Glenwood Village Board

- Leon Fields

We presented and played a video at a village meeting with Rev. Sharpton interviewing an environmental expert. The main point was environmental racism and you don’t pay people to kill you. We have been before the board since 2021 complaining about trucking hubs, developers promoting trucking businesses and pollution We even read a poem written by one of our members We have not received any substantial answers or real feedback to our issues of health, pollution or quality of life

Environmental Racism

The EPA under Trump’s presidency concluded environmental racism is real; people of color are much more likely to live near polluters and breathe polluted air even as the agency seeks to roll back regulations on pollution. Source The Atlantic 2/28/2018

The facts are people of color are likely to die from environmental causes source ABC Equity Report October 26, 2021 Pollution

The ingredients of air pollution

Cars, trucks, and buses produce air pollution throughout their life cycle, including pollution emitted during vehicle operation and fuel production Additional emissions are associated with the refining and distribution of fuels and to a lesser extent, manufacturing and disposal or recycling of the vehicle

Traffic and Truck Accidents

Trucks cause damage to the road, not to mention the railroad crossings. I complain of the road condition and need for repaving from the intersection of Glenwood-Dyer and Glenwood- Lansing road east to bridge crossing 394. Once you cross the bridge Glenwood- Lansing road i e 45 Ave has been recently paved to Calumet Ave thus LYNWOOD, LANSING, and MUNSTER have roads as smooth as a baby’s bottom with the exception of Glenwood We are still waiting for an adequate response

Perception

Drive down Cottage Grove SOUTH of Glenwood Lansing Road you will see trucking businesses offering truck and trailer and cargo box parking storage and etc , notice the increase in truck traffic and cars drivers taking risk to avoid being behind the trucks, in addition look at the trash thrown out of the vehicles who did not do this when the land was green space The perception is the area is a dump; these businesses are less than 7 blocks from the residents of Glenwood

Let me cut through the chase. We have trucks polluting and running pass our three schools, our apartments, condos, and homes, our shopping/strip mall, and rehab/ retirement housing. These deadly trucks should be routed down State Street away from our old fragile residents and our children who could spend up to 9 yrs in this toxic area If other villages can do it, so can Glenwood In a board presentation a developer wanted Glenwood to annex a property on Joe Orr Road east of Cottage Grove The Board stated they had the authority to reroute the truck traffic away from Glenwood. So we ask you to reroute the truck traffic with a truck free zone to protect Glenwood’s most viable residence, our children, your elderly and our diseased residents.

We Remember

We remember Glenwood manicured lawns, beautiful shrubbery, and green grass too.

All kinds of activities for our children to do.

Glenwood was glamorous, and so well known. A community where everyone, complimented and loved our beautiful homes.

We remember when our children went out to play, and no one worried if they stay all day.

We remember it was quiet and always good.

There was no talk of crime in our neighborhood.

We remember when elected officials didn’t turn a blind eye.

Leaving our community to decline, be neglected and die.

We remember when elected officials treated us with care.

We didn’t have garbage cans out front and trash everywhere.

We remember when outsiders weren’t buying and renting up our town. Not following ordinance and taking our property value down.

We remember when elected officials showed that they care. They didn’t smile and ignore us as though we weren’t there.

Now we look around Glenwood, our neighboring communities too. We pray oh Lord have mercy and show us what to do.

When we speak of Glenwood now, many hearts are filled with shame.

We don’t want crime, trash, and unkempt homes to scandalize our name.

Ugly distribution centers and diesel trucks is what we will be seeing in days. Environmental racism is being practiced, filling our clouds with haze.

C.O.P.D., asthma, lung disease, and cancer is moving in our town, We can’t escape the air it’s circling all around.

They are practicing environmental racism, and they don’t care.

They own their lovely homes and live elsewhere.

When diesel trucks, high traffic, and noise move in Property value and our health will never, never win.

It’s time for us in Glenwood and surrounding communities to let the world know. Environmental racism is not welcome, it's time for it to go.

WE DON’T NEED A DIESEL DEATH ZONE IN GLENWOOD

Author - Fresh Air

Dear Homeowner:

From the BPHA From the BPHA vault of Leon Fields, vault of Leon Fields, one of the founding one of the founding members of members of

From the BPHA vault of Leon Fields, one of the founding members of

Brookwood Point Brookwood Point Homeowners Homeowners Association Association

Brookwood Point Homeowners Association

October 1, 1987

Many residents of Brookwood Point met with Mayor Delaney and other members of his administration on September 21, 1987. We discussed problems and issues which directly affect our community. Our concerns included the alleged selling of drugs at Hickory Glen Park, the safety of our children at the park, speeding and drag racing on our streets – especially on 192 St, illegally parked cars, the decline in the services of the Department of Streets and Sanitation, and several other issues.

At the meeting, the Mayor and his administration promised to immediately address many of these problems. On September 22, 1987, we noted that the Village had placed a “No Parking” sign on Dante near the Checker service station, posted speed limit signs where they were most needed, and began to patrol the Hickory Glen Park area at times when it is most vulnerable to illegal or illicit conduct. We are expecting the Village to take other effective measures in the near future.

As concerned taxpayers and home owners, we would like to make sure that all of Glenwood, but especially Brookwood Point, remains a safe, quiet and beautiful community. Most of us came here to escape the filth, crime and poor services prevalent in other communities. Therefore, we have informed the Mayor and his administration that we are forming the Brookwood Homeowner’s Association.

The goal of the Brookwood Homeowner’s Association is to meet once a month, discuss issues concerning our community, and send a delegation to the bi-monthly meetings at the Village Hall to express the concerns of homeowners in Brookwood Point. We do not expect everyone to attend every monthly meeting of the Brookwood Homeowner’s Association. We all have other commitments and interests. But we do hope everyone will join and support the organization in its efforts, serve our community, and when possible, attend our meetings and let your voice be heard. Only we can determine that our community will be. We cannot sit back and let things happen to us. As a group, we can make a difference. If we want to maintain the value of our homes and assure that Glenwood will remain a desirable place to live, we must share the responsibility.

Please join us for our first meeting at the Hickory Glen Fieldhouse on Wednesday, October 7, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. We look forward to meeting you and hearing your ideas and concerns

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I was fortunate to have two articles appear in The Glenwood Village Newsletter Spring 1999 edition. Mayor Asselborn was community minded and invited community participation.

II was fortunate was fortunate to have two articles appear in to have two articles appear in The Glenwood Village Newsletter Spring 1999 The Glenwood Village Newsletter Spring 1999 edition. Mayor Asselborn was community edition. Mayor Asselborn was community minded and invited community participation. minded and invited community participation.

Over the years, Over the years, some residents have some residents have deviated from some of the elements that deviated from some of the elements that made Glenwood a strong and vital made Glenwood a strong and vital community. I am glad to see Mayor Hart is community. I am glad to see Mayor Hart is encouraging the residents to work together in encouraging the residents to work together in the homeownership revitalization, with an the homeownership revitalization, with an emphasis on property maintenance. emphasis on property maintenance.

Participation strengthens a community. If Participation strengthens a community. If we respect the diversity of others and we respect the diversity of others and care, and collectively work together, care, and collectively work together, Glenwood will become stronger than Glenwood will become stronger than ever. ever.

Over the years, some residents have deviated from some of the elements that made Glenwood a strong and vital community. I am glad to see Mayor Hart is encouraging the residents to work together in the homeownership revitalization, with an emphasis on property maintenance. Participation strengthens a community. If we respect the diversity of others and care, and collectively work together, Glenwood will become stronger than ever.

SHERI BROWN SHERI BROWN

PRESIDENT BROOKWOOD POINT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

COMING HOME TO COMMUNITY

GLENWOOD ROOTS & VISION FOR BPHA

“I WAS RAISED BY MORE THAN JUST MY IMMEDIATE FAMILY.”

“Coming back was a responsibility and a privilege… because they were still here in the place that gave me so much.”

“I want to create greater engagement among residents and rebuild a sense of community.”

For many Glenwood residents, Brookwood Point is more than a subdivision it’s a place where people grow up together, watch out for one another, and carry memories that last a lifetime That sense of connection is exactly what Sheri Brown, the newly serving President of the Brookwood Point Homeowners Association (BPHA), remembers most vividly from her childhood in Glenwood.

In a recent conversation, Sheri reflected on the special spirit of Brookwood Point and what it means to return home not only to care for family, but to help restore the pride and unity she experienced growing up

“I was raised by more than just my immediate family.”

Sheri shared that what made growing up in Glenwood so special was the village’s “extended family” environment Like many who grew up in the neighborhood, she didn’t realize it at the time but she was surrounded by adults who cared deeply and paid close attention

She described it lovingly: There were “multiple moms and multiple dads” neighbors who looked out for the children, guided them, corrected them when needed, and supported them at every step.

“Good or bad news traveled quickly back to my parents,” she said, laughing at how fast ‘word’ could move But she also noted how that shared accountability kept kids safe and reminded them they were always being watched over not just monitored, but truly cared for.

Memories That Still Feel Like Yesterday

Sheri’s childhood memories reflect the kind of neighborhood life many residents remember with a smile:

Playing

on the Glenwood softball team

Hearing the energy of football season especially the sounds of the Glenwood Cougars cheerleaders and weekend games

Riding bikes around the neighborhood and conquering what the kids proudly called “the hill” at the entrance to Brookwood Point

Walking or biking to elementary school a major childhood milestone

Riding with her best friend to Arquilla Park, which felt like a huge adventure because it was “on the other side” and beyond Brookwood Point

She also recalled the mysterious “Dead Man’s Trail,” the wooded area near the condos that parents warned kids not to enter one of those neighborhood legends that only adds to the charm of growing up in a closeknit community

Returning Home: A Responsibility and a Privilege

When asked what attracted her to return to Glenwood as an adult, Sheri’s answer was simple and heartfelt: She returned to help care for her aging parents

Coming back was not only a responsibility, she said it was also a privilege. Glenwood helped shape who she became, and returning to the place that gave her so much felt meaningful.

What’s Changed—and What Still Gives Hope Sheri shared honestly that Glenwood has changed in noticeable ways over the years She pointed to things many residents have observed:

Fewer businesses operating Vacant or underused properties

A community entrance especially coming from the I-394 exit that feels “a little lifeless” compared to the hustle and bustle she remembers from childhood

A visible decline in the pride once seen across many homes and properties

But she also emphasized a hopeful and encouraging similarity:

Our schools still appear to be thriving. She noted that Hickory Bend’s STEM focus shows advancement and investment in academic success, and she highlighted the rebuilt intermediate school as a sign that Glenwood is still committed to educating future generations

A New Brookwood Point Homeowners Association

President With a Community Vision

As BPHA’s new President, Sheri’s vision is centered on one powerful goal:

Rebuild a stronger sense of community and engagement.

She wants Brookwood Point residents to feel connected again to be informed, involved, and active

Her focus includes:

Creating greater resident engagement

Encouraging collaboration among neighbors

Increasing visibility so residents can be “seen and heard”

Building a community where good ideas are supported, championed, and acted upon

Sheri believes an engaged community becomes a stronger community because informed residents have a voice and where voices are heard, solutions become possible.

Beyond Leadership

Sheri enjoys traveling for work and personal growth, and she values seeing different cultures and perspectives She said these experiences help her think creatively and bring new ideas back home

She also enjoys:

Outdoor activities such as walking, biking, and running

While she jokes that Illinois cold “hits differently” now that she’s back, she still values being active outdoors and hopes that a healthy, positive lifestyle can be part of community connection as well

Looking Ahead: Nature, Trails, and FamilyFriendly Ideas

When asked about programs tied to the nearby forest preserve during her childhood, Sheri said she wasn’t aware of any at the time. But the conversation opened the door to exciting possibilities for today such as:

Bike tours through the forest preserve

Family outdoor events

Community walks

Partnerships that encourage residents to enjoy Glenwood’s natural beauty

Sheri even noted there is an informal “man-made” path residents already use, and she welcomed the idea of improving entry access so more families can safely enjoy those trails.

A Message of Hope for Brookwood Point

Sheri Brown’s message is one of gratitude and possibility

She’s grateful for the foundation Glenwood gave her and her hope is that through BPHA and neighbor-toneighbor connection, Brookwood Point can restore the energy, pride, and collaboration she remembers so clearly.

As Sheri put it, by working together with today’s residents, new neighbors, and local administration, Brookwood Point can build a more positive and flourishing community once again

“I had multiple moms and multiple dads—the parents of my friends who looked out for us.”

“Good or bad news traveled quickly back to my parents.”

“When residents are engaged, they’re informed about what’s really happening—and they have a voice.”

“PARTICIPATION STRENGTHENS A COMMUNITY”

Protect Property Values

Collaborative standards, curb appeal projects, and timely maintenance help keep homes attractive and competitive.

Advocate for Community Improvements

Members help drive decisions on streets, beautification, safety, parks, and neighborhood enhancements. Have a Voice in Local Decisions

Residents help shape priorities, budgets, projects, and policies that affect daily life in our community.

Build Community Connection & Support

Events, volunteer projects, and neighborhood networks build relationships and foster pride

Access Resources & Information First

Members receive updates on village services, local issues, grants, and community assistance initiatives.

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HOA meetings provide direct access to public works, public safety, and elected representatives.

Support Youth, Seniors, & Family Programs

Sponsorships, clean-ups, scholarships, and seasonal events benefit all ages.

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Providing valuable tools, knowledge, and community empowerment. Business Experts, Village Administrators & Trustees

Updates on policies, projects, and budgeting that impact homeowners.

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Understanding assessments, appeals, tax relief programs, and budgeting for home ownership.

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Volunteer opportunities, scholarships, resource drives, and family support programs.

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Brookwood Point 1st Wednesday of the month @ Hickory Glen Fieldhouse - 7PM

Glenwood Manor 1st Thursday of the month @ Arquilla Park Fieldhouse - 7PM

Glenwood Estates 2nd Wednesday of the month @ Fire station #2 - 7PM

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With a Master's in Nursing, my journey into crafting began after retirement Crocheting offers me relaxation and passion My hobby transformed into a business when my creations caught attention Handmade items crafted with care bring joy to my customers Seeing their smiles upon receiving customized purses fuels my drive Each piece represents quality craftsmanship and a love for unique design

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