Daniel "Pogo" Pogorzelski’s long career in public service connects Chicago’s robust tradition of civic activism, economic development, environmental action, empowering the arts, and community organizing. The son of immigrants, his passion to link people with resources, especially with communities for whom English is a second language, has been a constant in his wide-ranging record of volunteerism. Dan’s passion for communication is evident in his devotion
The fight for clean water is central to Patricia Theresa Flynn’s mission. She is currently serving her third term as Trustee for the Village of Crestwood, a southwest suburb of the City of Chicago. Flynn became the first woman elected to the Village Board during a drinking water scandal in Crestwood. Unbeknownst to residents, the Village was mingling contents of a contaminated well, with
Yumeka Brown is a proud native of the Roseland community and the Southland of Chicago. She currently resides in Matteson with her husband Corey and son Kahlil. A simple notion of getting more involved in the community and a push from her brother led her to run for the office of Village Clerk in December 2016. Yumeka was elected as Village Clerk in April
