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Run for Congress next step in career for Carol Stream veteran

Carol Stream veteran Dan Tully's for Congress is the next step in a career that includes several years as a judge advocate in the Army Reserve

By Cathy Janek●

Lombard’s Ken Lager, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, now molds young people as football coach, teacher

Marine Corps veteran Ken Lager, a Lombard resident, has spent the better part of the last two decades molding young people as a teacher and coach. He teaches at Morton West and coaches football at Hinsdale Central.

By Joshua Welge●

Photos: Shaw Local says Thank You Veterans in DuPage County

Check out the photos from our Thank You Veterans special section in DuPage County for 2025.

By Mark Busch ●

Nazareth teacher followed in dad’s footsteps, enjoys the challenges math offers

Nazareth Academy math teacher credits her father for inspiring career

By Steve Metsch●

Westmont’s Leann Philgren worked in corporate America. Then she found her calling as special ed teacher, coach

Leann Philgren worked in corporate America out of college. Then she found her calling as a special education teacher and coach, which took the Chicago native to Westmont. Philgren has been there ever since.

By Joshua Welge●