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I’d like to start by thanking everyone who attended the Conversation with the City Manager sessions. While I may not eat pizza for the next month or two, I enjoyed sitting down and talking with each work group. I encourage everyone to continue conversations with their peers and management to keep the momentum going. I appreciated the chance to connect with everyone in the smaller work groups and I plan to continue this format moving forward. We will be sharing the themes and thoughts we heard from all the sessions in the coming days. 


Given a week has passed since the tragedy in Highland Park, I want to commend everyone for the strength and resilience I’ve witnessed in our staff and community. I have heard stories of how this event has impacted many of our staff and it is comforting to know that I am not alone in how I feel or how I am processing the horrific events. Please continue to support each other and take advantage of the resources the community and City have to offer. As a reminder, you are not alone, and we are all processing this tragic event. 


As we begin the healing process, I hope you take time for yourself and check in with your loved ones and peers. Enjoy the second half of summer and get out in the sunshine as much as you can.


Jason


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Meet with MissionSquare

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"I am nearing retirement, now what?" - Lunch and Learn 


Jeff Cook, your Retirement Plans Specialist, from MissionSquare will be in Lake Forest for individual 1:1 appointments, and a Lunch and Learn presentation. If you are retiring soon, you probably have questions about your retirement accounts. Learn what you should consider next.


SCHEDULE HERE

JULY

22

MissionSquare 1:1

Public Safety - Classroom

Friday 7am-4pm


Schedule your in person or virtual meeting with Jeff here.

July 

25

MissionSquare Lunch and Learn -

"I am nearing retirement, now what?"

Noon-1pm


Register to learn about how to prepare for retirement - great for employees looking to retire in the next 5 years. 

July 

25

MissionSquare 1:1

MS - Training Room

9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm 


Schedule your in-person or virtual meeting with Jeff here.

ALL EVENTS
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Marija Perisic

Community Development Administrative Assistant I


Marija obtained her degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. Along with being a mom Marija enjoys dance, music, art, playing volleyball and badminton.

Zac Hernandez

Rec Sailing

Program Assistant


Zac has a Bachelor's degree in Sport Industry with a focus on Marketing, Management and Operations from Ohio University. He has his Level 4 U.S. Sailing Small Boat Certification.

Claudia Austin 

Finance

Account Clerk III


Claudia has a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. Along with being a mom, Claudia enjoys long-distance running, cooking, and watching the Chicago Bears!

Lauren Perez

Police

Social Worker


Lauren has a Masters of Social Work from U of I. Along with being a mom of 4 Lauren enjoys skateboarding, knitting, reading and gardening.

Zenaida Cabrera

HR

Administrative Assistant II


Zenaida comes to the City with 12 years of experience with the Cook County Annuity and Benefit Fund. She enjoys spending time with her son and reading a good book.

Christian Cacciatore

Library

Youth Services Specialist


Christian was previously in Human Services and Social Work and is now pursuing an MLIS degree to become a librarian. He is huge sports fan and an avid board gamer.

Jen Finnerty

Library

Adult Services Librarian


Jen also works as a cataloger at North Chicago Public library. Along with being a mom Jen is a cat lover. She enjoys recipes, reading and the outdoors.

Jamese Scott

Finance

Staff Accountant I

 

Jamese began with the City in 2006 as a Account Clerk III, she rejoined the City in 2019 as an Account Clerk III. In February Jamese was promoted to Staff Accountant I.

Matthew Goodman

Community Development

Lead Code Enforcer

 

Matt has been with the City since 1999 as a Maintenance Worker II in Building Maintenance, he moved to Community Development as a Building Inspector in 2007, and in March Matt was promoted to Lead Code Enforcer. 

Pablo Garcia

PW Streets

Maintenance Worker II


Pablo started with the City in 2011as a Refuse Collector. In May, Pablo was promoted to Maintenance Worker II.

Juan Aguirre Rosiles

PW Sanitation

Maintenance Worker II


Juan started with the City in 2018 as a Seasonal Maintenance Worker for Parks, in 2021 he moved to a Seasonal Maintenance Worker for Sanitation. In May, Juan was promoted to Maintenance Worker II. 

Erik Huston

PW Building Maintenance Supervisor II

 

Eric started with the City in 2011 as a Maintenance Worker II. In May Eric was promoted to Supervisor in Building Maintenance.

Samuel Nottingham

PW Building Maintenance

Maintenance Worker II

 

Sam started with the City in 2020 as a Seasonal Maintenance Worker. In June, Sam was promoted to Maintenance Worker II. 

Lt Eric Farr

Fire

Lieutenant Paramedic


Lt Farr has been with the Fire Department since 2005 as a Fire Fighter Paramedic. In April he was promoted to Lieutenant. 

Lt Nick Savel

Fire

Lieutenant Paramedic


Lt Savel joined the Fire Department in 2006 as a Paid on Call Fire Fighter, in 2007 he was hire full-time as a Firefighter. In 2010 he was promoted to Firefighter Paramedic. In April he was promoted to Lieutenant. 

BC Andrew Allan

Fire

Battalion Chief


BC Allan joined the Fire Department in 1999 as a Firefighter, in 2000 he was promoted to Firefighter Paramedic. In 2006 he was promoted to Lieutenant. In May he was promoted to Battalion Chief. 

BC Andrew Rick

Fire

Battalion Chief


BC Rick joined the Fire Department in 2008 as a Firefighter, within that same year he was promoted to Firefighter Paramedic. In 2016 he was promoted to Lieutenant. In May he was promoted to Battalion Chief. 

DC Michael Gallo

Fire

Deputy Fire Chief

 

DC Gallo joined the Fire Department in 1994 as a Firefighter, promoted to Firefighter Paramedic in 1996, and in 2007 he was promoted to Lieutenant. DC Gallo was promoted in 2013 to Battalion Chief, and in 2017 he was promoted to Division Chief. In April he was promoted to Deputy Chief.

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Growing Families

Lirio & Rigo Coria (Forestry)

Lily – 2/15

Victoria & Tom Minarik (Fleet)

Kinsley – 2/21

Veronica & Matt Brugioni (Streets)

Corey – 3/1

Melinda & Michael Tiegs (Water Plant)

Flynn – 3/30

Nicole & Byron Kutz (Engineering)

Mikenzie – 4/3

Kelsey & Aaron Bishop (Water Plant)

Layla – 6/11

Birthdays

We heard you missed birthdays...

so we brought them back & this time with photos!

Click below!

JULY BIRTHDAYS
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IT

Systems Administrator


POLICE

Community Service Officer

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE WORKER

Cemetery

Parks

Sanitation

Building Maintenance

PARKS AND REC

Front Desk Admin

Instructor - Dance

Athletics Program Assistant

Bus Driver

Lifeguard

Summer Camp Director

JOB BOARD

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