Triton College students push lawmakers for four-year degree bill
Students at Triton College in River Grove recently visited Springfield to lobby for legislation that would allow four-year bachelor’s degree programs at community colleges.
Johnny Urbina, Triton’s director of Student Services, accompanies the group to meet with state senators and representatives. With him were President of the Triton College Student Association Mark Kouria, Deana Andrejko, Paul Talia and Gabriella White.
Their mission was to speak with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Senate President Don Harmon and Reps. Bradley Stephens and Norman Hernandez. Their hope is a bill that would be passed by 2028 with implementation starting by 2030.
“We explained to Sen. Harmon that offering four-year bachelor’s degree programs at community college could bring significant benefits,” Kouria said via a news release. “These programs could help expand campuses, introduce new majors and create opportunities for additional sports like football.”
Fox Valley antique show scheduled
Fans of antiques will find plenty to look at during the third annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7 at the DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds, North County Farm Road, Wheaton.
The show, featuring dealers from eight states, is presented by the Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Association.
The admission is $8, with anyone younger than 15 admitted for free. Proceeds benefit historical preservation projects. Parking is free, and food will be available. Information is at www.foxvalleyantiquesshow.com.
Fishing derby hopes to hook young anglers
Anglers 15 and younger are invited to join the Just for Kids Fishing Derby offered by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County from 8 to 11 a.m. June 8 at Silver Lake in the Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville.
The free annual event lets participants compete for prizes in four age groups by catching the largest fish in three species categories. District staff and volunteers will be on hand to provide tips and tricks. Youths may drop in any time during the event, which has no capacity limit.
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Youths should bring their own fishing gear, although a limited supply of nightcrawlers and equipment will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children should do most of the fishing, although parents may help. Enter the preserve from the north side of Butterfield Road.
Register online at dupageforest.org or by calling 630-933-7248 or do so in person that day.
Mini golf outing boosts Morton Arboretum science work
Morton Arboretum in Lisle will present Swing for Science from 4 to 9 p.m. June 12, a philanthropic night out at its new Wonder Woods Mini Golf to support the arboretum’s science initiatives.
The cost is $75 for adults and $35 for children 3 to 17 years old. Tickets include mini golf on the tree-themed course, live music, food and beverages, an interactive science fair and games.
The arboretum is at 4100 Ill. 53. Buy tickets online or get information at morton arb.org.
Triton athlete wins national track championship
Runner Ava Connerty earned a spot in history recently at the NJCAA Division III OUtdoor Track & Field Championships, becoming the first female track athlete from Triton College in River Grove to win a national title.
Connerty, from North Riverside, won the women’s 100-meter hurdle race by just two-tenths of a second. “It’s so amazing seeing all of my training pay off in the best way possible. Knowing that I’m the first female track national champion in Triton history is unbelievable,” she shared in a news release.
The psychology student also ran in the women’s 4×400-meter relay, earning third at nationals with teammates Kinga Antolak, Joaliz Rodriguez and Sandra Saldierna.
Franklin Park workshop explores power of attorney
Learn about the health care power of attorney at a workshop set for 4 to 6 p.m. June 4 at the Carl Fiorito Senior Center, 2601 N. Mannheim Road, Franklin Park.
It’s presented by Leyden Township and the Veterans Legal Aid Society.
Attendees will learn how to prepare a health care power of attorney document, appoint someone to represent them and outline directives for making medical decisions at such time as they cannot do so. Lawyers will be on hand to help participants complete the forms. Registration is encouraged at veteranslegalaid.org/hcpoa.
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