Spilling the Village Tea

Hello Villagers! This episode features Travis Misurell, founder of the Future is Now Coalition (FiNC). Travis has been concerned about issues many Americans are also concerned about and he identifies it thusly: "right now, big money and party gatekeepers control who you are even allowed to vote for. You're stuck choosing between two pre-approved options and hoping one is slightly less bad." FiNC is building a new civic infrastructure, owned by citizens, where every candidate gets a fair shot. The goal is that citizens can find leaders they feel truly represent them. Listen to the many facets of this digital democracy: politician report cards, candidate matchmaker, changing the lens from "Left vs Right" to Up or Down, and the role of media.Links:www.futureis.orghub.futureis.orghttps://discord.com/invite/yFNB2XqWtAhttps://www.youtube.com/@FutureIsOrghttps://www.facebook.com/FutureIsOrghttps://www.instagram.com/FutureIsOrghttps://www.tiktok.com/@FutureIsOrgThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

Hello Villagers!  Sitting board member Christopher Espinozaupdates us on his experiences serving on District 99 School Board and dives into why he is now running for the Dupage County Board.  This is your chance to get to know your candidate better!  He references his experience growing up in Downers Grove and how it shapes what he brings to the table.  There will be a link to our previous episode where he goes deeper into his history for those who may want the deeper dive.My apologies that as host of the Spilling the Village Tea, I had life circumstances limiting my time so I did not pursue the wide variety of primary candidates who are working hardto get the chance to serve their communities. Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspinozaforDuPageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/espinozafordupage Website: www.espinozafordupage.comSpotify episode from 2025 featuringEspinoza candidancy for District 99 School Board https://open.spotify.com/episode/562rInVMlWAAeEGwZxzpXN?si=S3hRI-QCR1mM1vHcIIABRw Here are the links to the PoliticalIntegrity Project & Stocking the CapitolPolitical Integrity Project: https://www.instagram.com/politicalintegrity.us/https://www.instagram.com/stocking_the_capitol/Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening! 

You know how people comment that a duck moves so smoothly, like gliding on the surface of the water yet underneath it is paddling madly?  That is how I feel about the forest preserve district.  So much serenity and beauty when out on the trails but there is so much going on under the surface and Forest Preserve District of Dupage County president, Daniel Hebreard covers so many particulars of thesuccesses and plans for Green Energy and Sustainability Intitiatives.  Want to hear about local endangered speciesand medical care for injured wildlife?  Done!  Do you want to hear about renewable electricity, solar hot water,  a green fleet and the net zero Wildlife Conservation Center?  Got that covered too!  We have river restoration and landfill sustainability with a suggestion of what to order at the Greenway Table and Tap!Links:https://www.dupageforest.org/Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast. On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

Villagers, have I got something for you!  Spilling the VillageTea is thrilled to have Matthew Topic (President of the Downers Grove Public Library Board) tell us all about his new podcast “Disclosure”.  Outside of his service to the community, Matt is a lawyer specializing in AI and FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) and he has partnered with journalist Jason Leopold exploring the world of FOIA for all of us listeners.  I know we are going to learn a LOT and am excited to hear the fascinating stories of what they have encountered through the years.  Please be sure to listen to “Disclosure” on your podcast platform of choice!Links:https://open.spotify.com/show/3EJCObpztK6octVEsxGx2W?si=ab6dcb7ee31e4b63https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disclosure/id1847986591Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know youenjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

You know what, Villagers? It happens. It happens much more than you think. People have strange, unexplained things happen to them. This collection of stories are from people in my social circles, all but one from Downers Grove specifically. No Amityville Horrors by any means, but if you haven't heard stories like this in person, take a listen and consider.....are things happening to you too and you dismissed? Or thought you were crazy? All these happened to people just like you and you probably don't even realize it since they aren't dressed like Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice. Lululemon hides this but not much else!Enjoy some spooky tales and my cosmic thoughts about it all!Links:https://dgnomega.org/14190/arts/the-downers-ghosts-in-the-groveyard/https://illuminatingthefoolsmirror.wordpress.com/2019/11/09/when-the-veil-thins-why-halloween-falls-on-october-31st/Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

Hey Villagers! Do you have things that go bump in the night in your house? Are you seeing things when you pass by the cemetery? Why is that doll you placed on the shelf looking at the wall now?! Who you gonna call to help? Paul Schmidt of The Illinois Paranormalist (TIP) of course! You may have watched Ghostbusters or Ghosthunters but TIP is Glen Ellyn's very own "go to" if you want to gather evidence of a haunting. Take a listen to Paul's story and how paranormal investigations work! Links:www.theillinoisparanormalists.comThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

It’s spooky season, Villagers!  Halloween is days away as well as the Day of the Dead and then the time change!  Spilling the Village Tea is bringing on the paranormal of it all with guest Deidre Como.  Deidre is a psychic medium and we will bring light to what some deem dark subjects when really it is about those who have passed before us who still have connections with us from the beyond! Please take a listen and join her live event on October 29, 2025 (Wednesday) at Flapjack Brewery in Berwyn. See the links for more information!Links:https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17UjjT3Dy2/www.soulscapesreadings.comThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

I know you want to know, Villagers....I wanted to know! Board President Matt Topic joined Spilling the Village Tea to give us the summary on the conclusions of the ad hoc board studying whether the Downers Grove Public Library should remain as is or convert to a library district. In addition, Topic illuminates other undertakings the board is working on and as always, more enlightenment on AI as that blends his professional life with his service to his community life and is now part of all our lives too!Links:https://dglibrary.org/board/https://www.downers.us/joint-ad-hoc-committee-of-the-village-council-and-library-board-of-trusteesThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove PublicLibrary.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know youenjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

Hello Villagers! This episode we continue exploring the Downers Grove Township with Highway Commissioner Tom Chlysek! The Downers Grove Township Highway Commission serves unincorporated roads and more throughout Downers Grove, Darien, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Woodridge, Clarendon Hills, Westmont, Willowbrook, and parts of Oakbrook, Lisle and the Dupage sections of Lemont. Commissioner Chlysek brings to life an important service we may take for granted and introduces us to the changes he is working on to improve an already hardworking department!Links:https://www.dgtownship.com/highway/Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove PublicLibrary.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know youenjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

Hello Villagers! I know the Downers Grove Public Library is beloved by many and last spring Amanda Recupido from the Downers Grove Library Foundation introduced how it supports our library in an abundant number of ways which you can go back to find out those tasty details in the episode linked below! In this episode, Amanda is back with us along with the library’s Graphic Design and Gallery Coordinator, Grace Goodwyn. Grace tells us all about the art collection at the library as a teaser for you to come out and see it for yourself while helping raise money for the Downers Grove Library Foundation at the “Art after Dark” event on October 4, 2025 (link below). Links:https://open.spotify.com/episode/66ZoOc4Dw0UyGkiS92o1vh?si=2JbmRpypRTu1lT0W_hK2VwArt After Dark - Downers Grove Public Library Foundation https://share.google/cFWmBVHGqa6olLKCPArt Collection - Downers Grove Public Library https://share.google/gsCxT6YrH0aM8DxIMThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast. On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

Hello Villagers! This episode takes a deep dive into the the myriad of services offered through the Downers Grove Township, serving not only Downers Grove but also Darien, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Woodridge, Clarendon Hills, Westmont, Willowbrook, parts of Oakbrook, Lisle and the Dupage sections of Lemont. Did you know that? Sworn into office this 2025 spring, Kim Savage is the Supervisor and covers all the amazing programs and partnerships offered! Links:https://www.dgtownship.com/https://www.dgtownship.com/supervisor/Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

In this episode we come to the intersection of law and cannabis in action! Maureen Surin is the mom of Ashley of Ashley's Law that allows students who depend on medical marijuana to use it on school grounds. Maureen's story will bring tears to your eyes then empowerment to your heart of what parents do for their kids.Links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SBRn02inv8 https://news.wttw.com/2018/11/08/promise-and-pitfalls-cbd-oil-medicine https://www.today.com/health/dad-fights-his-daughter-s-right-use-medical-cannabis-school-t122942Remember to stay tuned past the credits to hear original music from a local artist.Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

We are back at it, Villagers, bringing you the tea on cannabis law! This episodes features Kate Cholewa, a cannabis lobbyist for decades in the state of Montana. The Montana history differs quite a bit from the Illinois history and is truncated into this one episode. You may have listened and learned much from Eric Berlin's episodes but you will find new perspectives in this episode from Kate. She is the person who provided me my first lessons on the medicinal values of cannabis and that is not a big surprise as (spoiler alert!) she is my sister!So buckle up for the evolving marijuana law and markets in Montana!Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast. On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes, stars or hearts, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

So Villagers, I wanted to demonstrate to my rising senior at University of Vermont what it is like to do the podcast. So we sat down in the media lab and recorded. Her UVM experience has been wonderful so I posed that as the topic and it was so good and so much fun, I am sharing it with you all! I am proud to introduce to all you listeners my daughter Kat Rutkowski, Downers Grove North alum 2022. Hopefully the voices will be discernible and you will enjoy her throwing me under the bus a little bit but proves....unedited content!Please stay tuned to hear another DGN alum Adam Kukielski perform his original music!Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

Hello Villagers and we are back to introducing you more personally to your elected officials after a bit of a hiatus! In this episode, Liz Chaplin explains what a county recorder does and what she is bringing to this office after being elected in the November 2024 election. I had no idea the vastness of the records included and know you will feel much better versed on your civics as well. Links:https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/recorder/Remember to stay tuned after the credits to hear original song Bottles by local artist Matt Nelson and his band Major Wheeler. Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UNz6AiExqUU590XaBeI8x...⁠iTunes / Apple Music ⁠https://music.apple.com/us/artist/major-wheeler/1809589969⁠Youtube Music ⁠https://music.youtube.com/cha.../UC9rxzLQLI7nmhwOdM25FUFw...⁠SoundCloud ⁠https://soundcloud.com/major-wheeler⁠Amazon Music ⁠https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0F67824L4/major-wheelerThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

Welcome back to the Cannabis Law Series, Episode 5 on Spilling the Village Tea. Eric Berlin, team leader for US and Global Cannabis for world's largest law firm Denton's, continues spilling the tea on the Federal history of cannabis, scheduling and the shift from helping patients to assuring shareholder happiness. Make sure you listen to the previous episodes in the Cannabis Law Series to make the most of this episode but there is plenty to absorb if you don't have the time right now!Links:https://www.dentons.com/en/eric-berlinThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

We are still in the weeds here at Spilling the Village Tea as we welcome you back to episode 4 of the Illinois cannabis law series and pouring yet another cup with Eric Berlin of Denton’s where he is the leader on the US and Global Cannabis team.  Eric is gonna start crossing some state lines a bit as we expand into discussions on interstate commerce, the Cole Memo, drug rescheduling, emerging cannabis markets beyond medical marijuana and differences of sales between medical and adult use, and even reparative justice and social equity licensing.  Strap yourself in because we are picking up just where we left off discussing the changing cap on dispensaries as part of that emerging cannabis market I referred to…..Sorry no local music for you this time around! We will get back to that soon!Links:https://www.dentons.com/en/eric-berlinThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

We are continuing the deep dive into Illinois Cannabis Lawwith Eric Berlin, US and Global Team leader on Cannabis for the world’s largest law firm, Dentons. I am still slicing up this giant tray of brownies into easily consumable portions, or at least doing my best to try to do so.  Eric has taken us through his personal and professional journey on the path to legalizing medical cannabis in episode 1 and episode 2 describes the hurdles businesses face in the marijuana industry with details on the links in this supply chain including details on products for better understanding.  So if youhaven’t listened to those episodes, you really should!  It will enhance what you hear in episode 3.  But if you don’t have that kind of time, no worries.  Still a ton of content but weare going deeper into the…..weeds.  Get it?  Eric Berlin gets into the particulars communities face with state laws and then how those communities choose to manage within the state mandates. To truly grasp this, Mayor Bob Barnett of Downers Grove Illinois, hometown of this podcast, joined me for about 25 minutes to discuss how this village assessed and determined path forward with the stages of legalized marijuana in this community and we spliced that in here for you. Then we return to Eric going deep into the challenges of the banking industry when doing business with the cannabis industry!Links:https://www.dentons.com/en/eric-berlinhttps://www.downers.us/village-councilOur local featured artist is the band Color Me Amused with the song "Sentient Beings". You can find more of their music at: https://colormeamused.square.siteThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast. On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

Attorney Eric Berlin of the worlds largest law firm Dentons continues to share his journey and his expertise as a US and Global Team leader on Cannabis.  We are jumping in right where we left off in episode 1 so it will sound a bit like coming into the middle of a conversation because, that is exactly what it is!  We last were discussing how communities considering allowing cannabis businesses to operate within their boundaries were viewing these initial days of legalized medical marijuana and how important it was so patients could be provided safe access to medical cannabis. If you are listening out of sequence, I highly recommend you go back and listen to episode 1.Episode 2 holds so much information including the risks of running a cannabis and cannabis adjacent business, diversion control which is when legal marijuana leaks into the illegal market, supply chains and cultivation centers explained and basically product description from bud to market.  Episode 3 will be coming out shortly so be sure to follow Spilling the Village Tea so you get notified!Links:https://www.dentons.com/en/eric-berlinCo-author, "Insights on Cannabis Industry Legislation and Stocks," The Dales Report, April 30, 2024Co-author, “New Reports on Potential Health Hazards from Occupational Exposure to Cannabis,” Dentons Client Alert, November 21, 2023Co-author, "The Food and Drug Administration Won't Budge on Cannabis and Hemp," The Journal of Federal Agency Action, Vol. 1, No. 3, May-June 2023. Co-author, "TTAB Upholds USPTO Policy Prohibiting Registrations in Trademarks Claiming Cannabis Paraphernalia," Dentons Client Alert, May 15, 2023Author,"Have Recent Market Projections Impacted Cannabis Industry Optimism?," Benzinga.com, February 14, 2022Co-author, "Cardinal considerations for incorporating TCPA safeguards into cannabis marketing," Dentons Client Alert, September 14, 2020The featured artist and Downers Grove native is Matt Nelson and his band Major Wheeler performing the original song “Bottle”.  You can find Matt’s music through the links below:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UNz6AiExqUU590XaBeI8x...iTunes / Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/major-wheeler/1809589969Youtube Music https://music.youtube.com/cha.../UC9rxzLQLI7nmhwOdM25FUFw...SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/major-wheelerAmazon Music https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0F67824L4/major-wheeler Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram atSpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

Hey Villagers! My guest for the next few episodes is Eric Berlin who leads the US and global cannabis teams at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm.  I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Eric through a friend and since I couldlisten to his encyclopedic knowledge on the topic, I figured many others would also be as interested as I am.  In Episode 1 of the series, Eric is going to give us history!  Although history through ancient times would also be fascinating, Eric starts in the 20th century with some unsettling truths, the legal history and his personal history and touching on the chemical components of this crazy plant!  In this recounting of history, he will do some educating on the Federal scheduling of marijuana but I assure you…..so much more out there to come:  Green map, supply chain, enforcement, interstate commerce, stocks, social justice and rescheduling!Links:https://www.dentons.com/en/eric-berlinActivities and AffiliationsLecturer, "Future of Cannabis Regulation," University of Texas Law Center, November 14, 2023Lecturer, “Legal & Regulatory Issues in Emerging Industries,” Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, 2016 – presentLecturer, "Marijuana Law and Policy," Vanderbilt University, 2021 – 2022PresentationsSpeaker, "How Trump Could Enact a Ruling for Cannabis Rescheduling," The Dales Report Podcast, February 14, 2025Panelist, “Navigating Change: Post-Election Healthcare Landscape”, Dentons webinar, November 14, 2024Speaker, "State of the State California Cannabis," CannaDataCon 2024, February 22, 2024Speaker, "Rescheduling, SAFER Act, and a New Cole Memo Could All Be Months Away," Jeffries Cannabis Summit, New York, October 25, 2023Speaker, "Reclassifying Cannabis: What the HHS Recommendation Means for the Cannabis Market," Benzinga Virtual Events, September 14, 2023(And many more....) The featured artist is Aaron Williams performing “Fightin’ For.”  Aaron is the organizer of the Homegrown Arts and Music Festival which takes place Saturday July 26, 2025 at Basecamp in Lisle, Illinois.http://www.aaronwilliamsmusic.com/https://www.homegrownartsandmusicfestival.com/  Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening

If you are tuned into the Downers Grove Village Council meetings, you have probably heard of GreenerGrove. Steve Ruffalo and Michelle Libby discuss how Greener Grove has provided information as our village worked on the environmental and sustainability plans as well as what the organization offers individuals in ours and greater regional communities. Make sure you check out Greener Grove Earth Week events and celebrate our beautiful planet!. Links:  www.greenergrove.org  Featured artist:  Louise Kelly performing her original song"Deep Roots." ⁠Artist Website⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple Music⁠⁠Instagram⁠  Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram atSpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

If you are tuned into the Downers Grove Village Council meetings, you have probably heard of Greener Grove. Louise Kelly is a founding member and provides the story of this group which promotes personal and community sustainability. Make sure you follow with part 2 of the series to learn more about Greener Grove and the events for Earth Week.Links: www.greenergrove.orgFeatured artist: Louise Kelly performing her original song "We Belong to the Earth" inspired by walking along Fairview one day.Artist WebsiteYoutubeSpotifyApple MusicInstagramThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove PublicLibrary.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

Amanda Recupido, President of the Downers Grove PublicLibrary Foundation joins Spilling the Village Tea to expound on how the DGPL Foundation supports the beloved Downers Grove Public Library.  She will explain the intersection of the DGPL Foundation, the library itself and the local governing bodies.  You will learn about the programs that were funded by the DGPL Foundation and the wide expanse those programs cover.  You will also learn how the DGPL Foundationgets funded and you will find a link to the upcoming fundraiser below!Links:https://www.dgplfoundation.org/2025 National Library Week Celebration at Skeleton KeyBrewery, April 9 6:00-9:00pm.https://givebutter.com/NLW2025This episode features Downers Grove artist Jae Cross performing her original song “Grounded”.  Jae Cross also will be performing at the National Library Week Celebration!www.JaeCross.com Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

Meet Katie Courtney, candidate for District 99 School Board.www.togetherforlearning99.comThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!

Meet Dawn Nelson, candidate for District 99 School Board.www.dnelson4D99.comThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!

Meet Gregory Harris, candidate for District 99 School Board.www.gregoryharris4D99.comThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast. On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!

Meet Christopher Espinoza, candidate for District 99 School Board.www.togetherforlearning99.comThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!

Meet Michael Riske, candidate for District 99 School Board.www.togetherforlearning99.comThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.  On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through thatplatform!

Meet Tom Cawthorne, candidate for Downers Grove Village Council.WWW.TC4DG.COMMunicipal Election 4/1/25, Early Voting starts 3/17/25Voting info :https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5NtPlNyqT0zoviP5DGSbDuo6UGNjDhig_aem_wFFp2z5NvgszR0er2Er-6gFeatured local artist Adam Kukielski "Envy", DGN Alum 2019Follow on SpotifyThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove PublicLibrary.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.

Meet Chris Gilmartin, candidate for Downers Grove Village Council.https://www.chrisgilmartin.com/https://www.facebook.com/ChrisforDGCouncilMunicipal Election 4/1/25, Early Voting starts 3/17/25Voting info :https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5NtPlNyqT0zoviP5DGSbDuo6UGNjDhig_aem_wFFp2z5NvgszR0er2Er-6gFeature local artist Chris Gilmartin.https://open.spotify.com/track/2kqZiW2IYWJKLsuwJj6JgG?si=1d78af34b9904e47Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.

Meet Paul Drabik, candidate for Downers Grove Village Council.https://www.pauldrabik.com/Municipal Election 4/1/25, Early Voting starts 3/17/25Voting info :https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5NtPlNyqT0zoviP5DGSbDuo6UGNjDhig_aem_wFFp2z5NvgszR0er2Er-6gFeatured local artist Elisabeth Withers "Rock and the Raincloud Starter"Elisabeth Witherss Blinq Card Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.

Meet Tammy Sarver, candidate for Downers Grove Village Council.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1ANvB2qd3M/Municipal Election 4/1/25, Early Voting starts 3/17/25Voting info :https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5NtPlNyqT0zoviP5DGSbDuo6UGNjDhig_aem_wFFp2z5NvgszR0er2Er-6gFeature local artist Elisabeth Withers "Heartstrings" Elisabeth Witherss Blinq CardThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.

Meet Rob Roe candidate for Downers Grove Village Council.www.robroe4dgcouncil.comrobroe4dgcouncil@gmail.comMunicipal Election 4/1/25, Early Voting starts3/17/25Voting info :https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5NtPlNyqT0zoviP5DGSbDuo6UGNjDhig_aem_wFFp2z5NvgszR0er2Er-6gFeatured local artist Josette Kacey "Dust"Josette Kacey was born in Joliet, and grew up around the southwest suburbs. She has always been passionate about many forms of art and writing. Her music is whimsically dark, and emotionally raw. A lifelong fan of sci-fi and fantasy, her songs often explore themes of magic and mystery. She has a 6-song EP “Sleep” out now on all streaming platforms. http://josettekacey.my.canva.siteThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.

Meet Matthew Novak, candidate for Downers Grove Village Council.https://mjn4dgvc.com/Email: [email protected] Election 4/1/25, Early Voting starts 3/17/25Voting info :https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5NtPlNyqT0zoviP5DGSbDuo6UGNjDhig_aem_wFFp2z5NvgszR0er2Er-6gFeatured local artist Louise Kelly "You and You Alone"https://linktr.ee/thisislouisekellyhttps://www.instagram.com/thisislouisekelly/?hl=enhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/louise-kelly/385301994https://tr.ee/vaapO176MAhttps://www.louisekelly.com/Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.

Spilling the Village Tea welcomes back Commissioner Greg Hose who is reaching his term limit this year. Find out from the inside of the council what assets to look for in a candidate, what makes a good commissioner and the considerations you should be making as you approach your ballot for the 2025 Municipal election this April 1st, early voting starting March 17th.Please find early voting locations here:https://www.dupagecounty.gov/elected_officials/election_and_voter_information/voting_information/early_voting_locations.php?fbclid=IwY2xjawI39JtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZT-fNg0HXajYT4rmdu4bJnQj5NtPlNyqT0zoviP5DGSbDuo6UGNjDhig_aem_wFFp2z5NvgszR0er2Er-6gTo contact Commissioner Hose:https://www.downers.us/village-councilFeatured local musician Louise Kelly "We Belong to the Earth"https://linktr.ee/thisislouisekellyhttps://www.instagram.com/thisislouisekelly/?hl=enhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/louise-kelly/385301994https://tr.ee/vaapO176MAhttps://www.louisekelly.com/Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.

Here we are again Spilling the Village Tea with Commissioner and former mayor Martin Tully in our unofficial series Meet the Downers Grove Village Council. Listen to his experiences on the Village Council, professional perspectives and personal tastes in books and music!If you want to reach out to the Downers Grove Village Council, individually or collectively, use this link:https://www.downers.us/village-councilThe original music from local artist for this episode is Kris Rab from Westmont! Born in Budapest, Chicagoland has been her home for decades now and she performs in local music venues and music festivals including back in Hungary. "It's About Time" is her debut album comprising all original songs influenced by strong foundation in classical music, blues, folk and rock.Kris Rab "Won't Mean a Thing"https://open.spotify.com/track/7y4sxTW8qwcY3WdQ6qafQv?si=c8b9ac6868c64cb3https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k1zXOOMdeN3V9HKwwFrIk16Ei_6rOY2jYYou can find Kris Rab on Instagram @rabkris and on Facebook at Kris Rab.Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast. On whatever platform you listen, please let that platform know you enjoyed our podcast with likes or stars, and follow us officially through that platform!Thank you for listening!

Here we are again Spilling the Village Tea with Commissioner Chris Gilmartin in our unofficial series of Meet the Downers Grove Village Council.  Listen to his experiences on the Village Council, projects that have been developed and his passion for music. If you want to reach out to the Downers Grove Village Council, individually or collectively, use this link:  https://www.downers.us/village-council Here is the link to Commissioner Gilmartin’s playlist for Downers Grove: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ImT7jmjBpJvofkikZIukY?si=R2ugPu3iQsqKl2f1R0XQHw The original music from local artist for this episode is Chris Gilmartin himself!  Please find links to his music below: Chris Gilmartin Sunshine Delays SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/album/4cXmqcWH52AwlQwDAAYyB APPLE MUSIC https://music.apple.com/us/album/sunshine-delays/1596396112 AMAZON MUSIC https://music.amazon.com/albums/B09M7WS9MC   Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library. Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa. You can email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.

Here we are again Spilling the Village Tea with CommissionerLeslie Sadowski Fugitt in our unofficial series of Meet the Downers Grove Village Council.  Listen to her experiences onthe Village Council as well as how she decided to pursue public service.Here are the links to topics we discussed:https://www.downers.us/index.php?section=upcoming-meetings&evtid=527https://www.greenergrove.org/https://mayorscaucus.org/initiatives/environment/rec/If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexualviolence, please consider these resources to help.  RAINN and YWCA are two excellentorganizations who support women who have experienced domestic and sexualviolence.https://rainn.org/https://ywcachicago.org/Thanks to Commissioner Sadowski Fugit for sharing.FEATURED ARTIST:  Brileyis a 15 year old Singer-Songwriter from Downers Grove that has just started torelease her songs on Spotify and streaming services.  She also recently won the DuPage County FairTalent Show, the IL State Fair Talent Show, and was featured on WGN middaynews.   "Caroline (You've Done it This Time)" by BrileyMusic LinksSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/0NTu6pY6zCd6k0TQ5Kix1DYouTube Music - https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=F-lmYChLlaIAmazon.com - https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DPPZHB82iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/artist/briley-337133/albums/caroline-youve-done-it-this-time-302599053/Social Media LinksBrileyMusic.com:  https://brileymusic.com/YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@BrileyMusicRocksInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/BrileyMusicFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BrileyMusicFacebookTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@brileymusicThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by RobinRutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea andInstagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.

Welcome to the first episode of 2025! Please note the podcast now features new original music from local artists at the end of each episode! We start 2025 off with Kara Casten, District 99 School Board member who explains what it is like to serve on the board and features many of the policies and projects pursued and achieved on behalf of our high schools! Learn about the Four Pillars and also how Kara Casten spends her free time, and much more! Links for District 99 and Autismerica: https://www.csd99.org/boe https://www.csd99.org/boe/meeting-highlightsvideos https://www.cod.edu/student-life/clubs-org/autismerica.html https://sites.google.com/csd99.org/college-and-career-planning/home?authuser=0 Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library. Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa. You can email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast. Featured artist: Adam Kukielski, DGN Alum class 2019 https://open.spotify.com/artist/21S33KEUiE9hKgOj67snxX?si=MSgioBqoQb6w8-zck0sj6g #ILschooldistrict99 #district99 #district99schoolboard #downersgrovehighschools #KaraCasten #AdamKukielski #localgovernment #DownersGrove

I spilled the Downers Grove Village tea with the President of the Downers Grove Public Library Board, Matthew Topic. As the issue of whether or not the library board should continue to be appointed by the Village Council or become a library district with elected board members is on the table, President Topic provides background information on how the board functions to educate us villagers. This is a great resource to prepare for the upcoming joint public meeting of the Downers Grove Village Council and the Library Board of Trustees to be held January 2, 2025 in the cafeteria of Herrick Middle School at 7:30pm. Take a listen and get to know Matt Topic and how your public library board works! For information on the joint meeting: https://www.downers.us/index.php?section=events&evtid=882&fbclid=IwY2xjawHcNrxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHarcvGI5Hu-9WIzd8wmv35XmuACqKFTTECOUIE3y6rvkpZqwqE5XLADxWg_aem_Ahu_MHCMboitx6nNRb-FRg To view President Topic's letter to the Village Council, click this link: https://dglibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Library-Board-Letter-20241126.pdf Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library. Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa. You can email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and on Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.

Hello Villagers! Controversy seemed to emerge when the Downers Grove Village Council proposed a nonbinding advisory referendum regarding if voters want the library trustees to continue to be appointed by the Village Council or elected directly by the voters. In this 40 minute episode, you will hear a transcription of Commissioner Mike Davenport's reasons for proposing this at the November 19th meeting and the letter in response by Downers Grove Public Library Board President Matthew Topic. I have tried my best to let those involved speak for themselves but I did summarize the public comments on this issue, both at the November 19th and the December 4th meetings. Downers Grove has some amazing involved citizens! I may go off on some wild tangents....sometimes that happens! I noted times for some notable points to help you, my villagers, streamline should you want to watch the YouTube videos for yourselves with the links below for easy access. Village council minutes are helpful but I find I prefer hearing it from the speaker themselves so I encourage you to do so and why I provided a transcription for those who prefer to listen. Links: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDC8EB05BC3E9F928&si=ZSkV5czGiF2P1TSr https://dglibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Library-Board-Letter-20241126.pdf   Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library. Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa. You can email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.

Downers Grove Mayor Robert Barnett joins Spilling the Village Tea and explains the how and the why of so many local topics and issues! Yes there is an Environmental Sustainability Plan but hear the behind the scenes on how and who negotiates contracts. Zoning and rezoning are discussed, property taxes and more packed into this episode! Plus the Mayor has a kickass playlist that I compiled so you can now find it on spotify! Link below! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3o6T7ocLGsxU8Ybo3KzYI8?si=SLqL_blrQ02Q9RE9FstARg #environmentalsustainabilityplan #greenestregioncouncil #howthevillageworks #negotiatingrecycling #whohandleswater #meadowbrookshoppingcenter #thegroveshoppingcenter #lakotaplan #mainstreetdevrogersandfranklin #rezoningdowntown #downtowntransitionzoningdistrict #princepond #zoning #howdowepayforvillagestuff #howpropertytaxeswork #downtownmanagementcorp #longrangeplanning #restomat #keithrichards #penskey #anthonybourdain #offthehighway #coolcovers For more information, go to: www.GuidingDG.org www.downers.us Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library. Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa. You can email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.

Downers Grove Village Board Commissioner Greg Hosé joins Spilling the Village Tea to discuss his experience on the village board as well as experiences off the board....like meeting two Supreme Court Justices! Get to know the people shaping your village, listening to your ideas and concerns, and making things happen. Commissioner Hosé touches on many topics including the Pedestrian and Bike plan, stormwater issues and TIFs. He also talks us through how ideas or concerns become action!For more information, go to:www.GuidingDG.orgwww.downers.ushttps://www.downers.us/village-council to email all members of the Village BoardThanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library.Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications.Spilling the Village Tea is hosted and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa.You can email us at [email protected] us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and Instagram at SpillingTheVillageTea_podcast.

We are back after a break from squeezing in episodes before the election and some family health diversions! Find out who won on the Downers Grove ballot, ponder some thoughts on more options and letting you all know the path forward is one episode per week unless things heat up! Election results courtesy of the Dupage County Elections website. Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library. Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hoste by and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa. You can emal us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea and on Instagram at spillingthevillagetea_podcast.

Downers Grovers (Illinois), this episode is for you! Ever wonder what it is like to serve on the village board? Want to know a bit more about the many projects and initiatives the village board is working on in addition to video gambling advisory referendum on your ballot this November 5, 2024? Well then take a listen to Mike Davenport discuss these and also reflect on his term on the school board for District 99! For more information, go to: www.GuidingDG.org www.downers.us Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library. Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted by and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa. You can email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea.

Hey Dupage County Illinois residents!!! This one is for you! In addition to the details of the referendum on your ballot this November 5, 2024, you will hear Daniel Hebreard give you a phenomenal rundown on so many Dupage Forest Preserve District facts that you will be wanting to head out to their trails blasting "Everybody Dance Now"! (It'll make sense once you listen to the pod, I promise!) For more information, go to www.dupageforest.org The Cicada video: https://youtu.be/-SmnXlpWmLg?si=kAn3HS7biNV4g5XL Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library. Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted by and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa. You can email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea.

This is for Dupage County Board District 2 election and also Lombard info on your local Trustee. (Illinois) You can read articles or websites about Andrew Honig, candidate for Dupage County Board District 2, but nothing is better than hearing the person for yourself! Whether you are making a decision for whom to vote or interested in learning about local government, there is a lot of information for you right here! Plus nowhere else you will hear what famous person Andrew Honig met! For additional information: www.HonigForDupage.com On Facebook: Andrew Honig for Dupage District 2 On Instagram: @andyhonig Dupage District 2 includes: Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Oakbrook, Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park, Westmont and Woodridge. Thanks to the media lab at the Downers Grove Public Library. Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is hosted by and created by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa. You can email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook at Spilling the Village Tea.

Justice Linda Davenport, candidate for the appellate court of the 3rd Judicial District tells us all about the Illinois court system and herself! You will learn so much and get a glimpse of the person in addition to her role as judge. Many thanks to her as the first guest on our podcast. www.JusticeLindaDavenport.com 3rd Judicial District of Illinois covers the following counties: Bureau, Dupage, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, LaSalle, Will I learned so much and Justice Davenport made me smile with her stories and answers to my whimsical questions. Thanks to the Media Lab at the Downers Grove Public Library. Our logo was designed by Qwurk Communications. Spilling the Village Tea is created and hosted by Robin Rutkowski and edited by Jay Wadhwa

This podcast is a platform for local candidates and office holders to provide a mini civics lesson and share their experiences, motivations and positions on policy followed by some entertaining “getting to know” the person questions outside the political/governmental realm. “Local” refers to Illinois 6th Congressional district, 81st district of General Assembly, Dupage County, Dupage County District 2, 3rd Judicial District, and 18th Judicial Circuit/3rd Subcircuit.