Morton Grove Action Party to Host Mardi Gras Event
The Action Party of Morton Grove will host its 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Party on Fat Tuesday, February 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Classic Bowl (in the downstairs Party Room), 8530 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove. Featuring all-you-can-eat Jambalaya, BBQ meatballs, salad, and scrumptious desserts! A... - January 30, 2013
Incumbent Morton Grove Mayor's Fundraiser a Success
The Friends of Daniel J. Staackmann held a fundraising breakfast on December 12, 2012 at Kappy’s Restaurant, 7200 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. Over 50 people were in attendance (business owners, residents, and friends) to support Mayor Dan Staackmann in his quest to win the Village's first... - December 16, 2012
Mayor to Speak at Morton Grove Historical Society
The Morton Grove Historical Society will host current Morton Grove Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann at the Museum Education Center for a presentation about his predecessors in office. This educational presentation, "The History of Morton Grove's Mayors," will take place on Saturday, December... - November 29, 2012
Action Party Speaks Out Over Dual Candidates for Village President
Because of Morton Grove Trustee Dan DiMaria's decision to challenge incumbent Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann for the position of Village President in the April 2013 municipal election, a February primary will now take place. The Action Party continues to endorse the slate of candidates it selected and announced on October 17, 2012. - November 16, 2012
Action Party of Morton Grove Announces Slate of Candidates for 2013
The Morton Grove Action Party proudly announces its slate of candidates for the upcoming 2013 municipal election. Five seats on Morton Grove’s Village Board will be on the April ballot: Village President, Village Clerk, and three Village Trustee positions. The Action Party, a grassroots... - October 20, 2012
Action Party of Morton Grove Seeks Residents Interested in Running for Office
The Action Party of Morton Grove is continuing its long-held tradition of holding open screening sessions to seek candidates for the upcoming municipal elections in April of 2013. Screening sessions will be scheduled in mid-September to accommodate those applicants seeking to run for the offices of... - August 23, 2012
Action Party of Morton Grove Announces 5th Annual Golf Outing
The "Jack O'Brien Memorial Golf Outing and Dinner" which is named for one of the Action Party of Morton Grove's founders - will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2011. - September 06, 2011
Remember to Vote in Morton Grove’s Election on April 5th
Now that early voting has officially ended, the Morton Grove Action Party wishes to remind all Morton Grove residents who have not yet cast their ballots to vote this Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Polling places are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Residents can locate their polling places by visiting the... - April 03, 2011
Morton Grove Election Update -- Action Party "Open House" Event a Success
Irish eyes were smilin' at the Morton Grove Action Party's St. Patrick's Day Open House Event. There was a full house at the Action Party's Election Campaign Office (5836 Dempster) on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2011. Residents came out to meet Trustee candidates Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and... - March 24, 2011
Early Voting for Morton Grove Municipal Election Ends on March 31
The Morton Grove Action Party issues a friendly reminder to all Morton Grove residents that “Early Voting” for the upcoming Municipal Election will end on Thursday, March 31, 2011. Residents may vote early at Village Hall, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, in the Mayor’s... - March 24, 2011
CMAP Planning Grant Awarded to Morton Grove
Morton Grove Village Trustees and Action Party Candidates Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth are pleased to announce that Morton Grove has received a grant worth $50,000 for long-term planning in the Village’s industrial areas. Morton Grove’s Industrial Areas Plan Initiative... - March 24, 2011
Morton Grove Action Party to Host Election Headquarters Open House
The Morton Grove Action Party invites residents to an “Open House” on Thursday, March 17 at its election headquarters, 5836 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. The Open House will take place from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Stop in to say hello and meet the candidates... - March 10, 2011
Early Voting for Morton Grove Municipal Election Starts on March 14
The Morton Grove Action Party issues a friendly reminder to all Morton Grove residents that “Early Voting” for the upcoming Municipal Election will begin on Monday, March 14, 2011. Early voting will run through March 31. Residents may vote early at Village Hall, 6101 Capulina Avenue,... - March 08, 2011
Morton Grove Action Party Hosts Mardi Gras “Meet the Candidates” Event
Due to the overwhelming response of a “Meet the Candidates” event sponsored by the Morton Grove Action Party that took place on January 30, a second evening has been set aside for residents to have some fun, meet the candidates, and talk about the future of Morton Grove. Many attendees... - March 06, 2011
Morton Grove Action Party Announces Election Headquarters Hours of Operation
The Morton Grove Action Party encourages residents in the Village to visit its election headquarters, located at 5836 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. Stop in to say hello and meet the candidates running for the April 5, 2011 municipal election; pick up some detailed information on issues affecting the... - February 23, 2011
Morton Grove Election Topics -- Village Accomplishments Under Action Party Leadership
Since 2009, the Village Board, under the leadership of the Action Party, has continued to move the Village of Morton Grove forward. - February 23, 2011
Morton Grove Election Update -- Action Party “Meeting the Candidates” Event a Success
The Morton Grove Action Party held a successful “Meet the Candidates” afternoon on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Giordano’s of Morton Grove. Residents came out to meet the three candidates on the Action Party’s slate for the upcoming April 2011 municipal election, Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth. - February 18, 2011
Morton Grove Action Party Hosts “Meet the Candidates” Event
End the first month of the New Year with camaraderie and an “all-you-can eat ‘n drink” pizza and pop party. Join the Morton Grove Action Party at Giordano's in Morton Grove to meet the Trustee candidates for the April 5, 2011 municipal election. Incumbents Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth are running for re-election to the Morton Grove Village Board. - January 10, 2011
Action Party of Morton Grove Announces Slate of Candidates for 2011
The Action Party of Morton Grove proudly announces its slate of candidates for the April 2011 municipal election. Three trustee seats on Morton Grove’s Village Board will be on the April ballot. The Action Party has slated Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth. All three are current sitting Trustees. - October 26, 2010
Morton Grove Action Party Maintains Its Long Tradition of Encouraging Community Involvement in Government
The Action Party of Morton Grove encourages citizens to get involved in local government by actively volunteering to keep open, honest and effective leadership in their village. While no local offices are on the upcoming ballot, the organization encourages every eligible citizen to register and vote in the upcoming November 2, 2010 General Election. - October 05, 2010
Morton Grove Action Party Hits the Streets for Fall "Walk & Talk"
A record number of Morton Grove Action Party volunteers, members, officers, directors, and elected officials took to the streets of Morton Grove (specifically precincts 52, 54, and 55) going door-to-door to take the pulse of the public and to hear what residents had to say about what is going on in their neighborhoods. Voters’ opinions, comments, and suggestions were solicited. - September 30, 2010
Action Party of Morton Grove's 4th Annual Golf Outing Coming Soon
The 4th Annual Action Party of Morton Grove, Jack O’Brien Memorial Golf Outing, is scheduled for Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the Mt. Prospect Golf Course - September 25, 2010
Learn to be a Voter Registrar
The Action Party of Morton Grove is sponsoring Voter Registration training. Any citizen of voting age or older may participate in the training session and become a licensed Voter Registrar. This training offers the skills necessary to partake in a very important part of living in a democracy. The... - July 28, 2010
Another First for the Action Party of Morton Grove
The Action Party of Morton Grove showed it can get strikes, gutters, spares, splits and even turkeys while having fun at its first annual Bowling Fund- Raiser. Nearly sixty Action Party supporters gathered at Classic Bowl on Saturday May 22, 2010, to enjoy pizza and sweets while having a great time... - June 09, 2010
Action Party of Morton Grove Takes to the Streets
Recently Morton Grove Trustees joined with members of the Action Party and hit the streets of the 58th and 59th precincts. The purpose was to meet and talk to registered voters. The goal of these “Walks N’ Talks” is to determine what issues concern the residents of Morton Grove and to offer a non-structured, meaningful way to relay these to the elected officials. - June 08, 2010
Action Party Supports the Morton Grove Community
Members and friends of the Action Party of Morton Grove, in a show of support for Village activities, have been very busy in the last couple of months. The Party has demonstrated their commitment to the community through financially supporting and participating in special events and volunteering to... - April 27, 2010
Action Party Supports Morton Grove Farmers’ Market
Members and friends of the Action Party of Morton Grove, in a show of support for the soon-to-open Morton Grove Farmers’ Market, will be having dinner at Kappy’s Restaurant on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. This is in conjunction with George Alpogianis’ (owner of Kappy’s) pledge... - March 07, 2010
First Annual Action Party Mardi Gras Party
The Action Party of Morton Grove promised a festive, fun, food-filled event for their first ever Annual Mardi Gras Party on February 16, 2010. And it was all that and more. Members and friends of the Action Party gathered at Classic Bowl, filled themselves with pizza and sweets while having a great... - March 04, 2010
Morton Grove Action Party Supports Local Girl Scout
The Action Party of Morton Grove, a grassroots Morton Grove-based political party, has lent its support to a local Girl Scout who is working toward obtaining the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. Eighteen year-old Elise Toth is in her twelfth year as a Girl Scout. She belongs to Troop 1006, based... - September 03, 2009
Action Party of Morton Grove’s 3rd Annual Golf Outing Coming Soon - Golfers Wanted
The Action Party 3rd Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for 10/04 at the Mt. Prospect Golf Course. This event honors long-time Morton Grove resident Jack O’Brien, who was not only an avid golfer, but a long-time community volunteer and co-founder of the Action Party of Morton Grove (along with former Mayors Richard Flickinger and Dan Scanlon). Anyone interested in participating in the Outing, may do so in many ways - by golfing, eating dinner and/or sponsoring a hole. - September 03, 2009
Action Party of Morton Grove to Host Its Annual Picnic
Action Party of Morton Grove to hold Annual Picnic for all residents of Morton Grove. A fun-filled afternoon for all ages with games, moonwalk, informational tables and free food; nominal cost for drinks. - August 02, 2009
Morton Grove Action Party Sweeps Five Seats in Municipal Election
In the April 7 municipal race, the Morton Grove Action Party swept all five Village Board seats (Village President, Village Clerk, and three Trustee positions) up for election. - April 10, 2009
Remember to Vote in Morton Grove’s Election on April 7th
Now that early voting has officially ended, the Morton Grove Action Party wishes to remind all Morton Grove residents who have not yet cast their ballots to vote this Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Polling places are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Residents can locate their polling places by visiting the... - April 07, 2009
Morton Grove Action Party Declines Invitation to Candidates’ Forum
The Morton Grove Action Party, a grassroots Morton Grove-based political party, declines an invitation from the Morton Grove Public Library to attend a candidates' forum, based on numerous inconsistencies, some of which were found in the library's own board meeting minutes. - March 28, 2009
Morton Grove Election Topics
In the weeks leading up to the April 7, 2009 Municipal Election in Morton Grove, two major issues affecting all residents have been raised in campaign literature being distributed by the Caucus Party concerning Off-Track Betting (OTB) and Caucus’ affiliations with national political parties. - March 21, 2009
IDOT Indicates New Dempster Street Improvements for Morton Grove
Current Morton Grove Village Trustee and Action Party Mayoral Candidate, Daniel J. Staackmann, was pleased to see a posting on the Illinois Department of Transportation’s website that defined two programs that will benefit the Village of Morton Grove. “I like to monitor this site for... - March 18, 2009
Morton Grove Action Party Issues Early Voting Reminder
The Morton Grove Action Party issues a friendly reminder to all Morton Grove Village residents that “Early Voting” for the upcoming Municipal Election will begin on Monday, March 16, 2009. Early voting will run through April 2. Residents may vote early at Village Hall, 6101 Capulina... - March 14, 2009
Morton Grove Action Party Hosts Campaign Rally & Fundraising Event
Due to the overwhelming response of a “Meet the Candidates” event sponsored by the Morton Grove Action Party that took place on February 22, a second afternoon has been set aside for residents to have some fun, meet the candidates, and talk about the future of Morton Grove. Close to one... - March 09, 2009
Morton Grove Action Party Updates Election Headquarters Hours of Operation
The Morton Grove Action Party encourages residents in the Village to visit its election headquarters, located at 6005 W. Dempster, Morton Grove, Illinois. Stop in to say hello and meet the candidates running for the April 7, 2009 municipal election; pick up some detailed information on issues... - March 08, 2009
Morton Grove Action Party Unveils Proposed "Code of Ethics"
The Action Party of Morton Grove believes that the citizens and businesses of the Village of Morton Grove are entitled to honest, ethical, transparent, and accountable local government. The effective functioning of a democratic government requires that elected and appointed public officials comply... - February 20, 2009
Action Party of Morton Grove Hosts "Open House" at Election Headquarters
The Morton Grove Action Party cordially invites all Morton Grove residents to an Open House at its election headquarters, located at 6005 W. Dempster, Morton Grove, on Wednesday, February 18, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Come out to meet the Action Party candidates for the April 7, 2009 municipal... - February 12, 2009
Action Party of Morton Grove Hosts "Meet the Candidates" Event
The Morton Grove Action Party cordially invites you to meet all of the Action Party candidates for the upcoming municipal election at a fundraising event to be held on Sunday, February 22, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Charcoal Oven Restaurant, 4400 Golf... - February 04, 2009
Morton Grove Action Party Announces Slate of Candidates for 2009 Election
The Morton Grove Action Party proudly announces its slate of candidates for the upcoming April 2009 municipal election. Five seats on Morton Grove’s Village Board will be on the April ballot. The Action Party, a grassroots Morton Grove-based political party, prides itself in the fact that... - November 09, 2008
Morton Grove Action Party's 2nd Annual Jack O'Brien Golf Outing Coming Soon
The 2nd Annual Action Party of Morton Grove - Jack O'Brien Memorial Golf Outing is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Mt. Prospect Golf Course which is located at 600 S. See-Gwun Avenue in Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. - September 06, 2008
Action Party of Morton Grove Seeks Candidates
The Action Party of Morton Grove is once again following a long-standing tradition of reaching out into the community and asking all civic-minded citizens in Morton Grove to consider screening for elective office in the municipal government. - September 04, 2008
Jack O'Brien Golf Outing Set for 9/21/2008
The Second Annual Jack O'Brien Memorial Golf Outing (sponsored by the Action Party of Morton Grove) is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Mt. Prospect Golf Course which is located at 600 S. See-Gwun Avenue in Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. This event was created to honor long-time Morton... - August 08, 2008
Morton Grove Action Party Annual Picnic
The Action Party of Morton Grove will hold its Annual Picnic on Sunday, August 17, 2008 from 12 Noon to 5 PM at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center located at 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove where all residents of the village and their families are welcome. - August 07, 2008
Action Party Participation in Morton Grove’s July 4th Parade
Besides their veteran members and new supporters, the Action Party’s entry into this year’s parade will also include a selection of rare, vintage WW2-era American military vehicles. - July 02, 2008
Kane County Cougars (Baseball & BBQ) Outing
A Evening with Baseball, Barbecue and Fireworks with other Morton Grove Families and Neighbors. - June 29, 2008
Action Party Salutes NW Suburban Jewish Congregation's 50th
Action Party of Morton Grove Congratulates the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation's 50 years of service to the Jewish community of Morton Grove. - June 28, 2008