Rotary Club of Chicago Heights-Park Forest

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Rotary Club of Chicago Heights-Park Forest Established on March 1, 1922.

Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin, representing Illinois' 38th District, spoke at our meeting on Octobe...
10/13/2026

Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin, representing Illinois' 38th District, spoke at our meeting on October 1st.

Meyers-Martin brings decades of executive and legislative experience to her role. Meyers-Martin is fortunate to have the experience of local government. Being a mayor and taking that to Springfield.

Meyers-Martin focuses on the fact she is a legislator and not a politician. She goes to Springfield to create legislation and laws that she thinks will improve the quality of live for the people who live in the State of Illinois. Not just in our District but the state of Illinois. Her goal is to bring back resources to her District including grants and state funding in some way.

Constituent services are important to Meyers-Martin so much so she has made a specific effort to let people know there are services you can receive by going thru a legislative office whether its Secretary of State’s Office, Department of Insurance or the Toll Way.

Meyers-Martin relies on very established professionals to give her advice on whether a bill is a good bill, how it could be amended or changed. Important for her to continually have conversations with educators, doctors, police because they need to give her the information that she needs to make effective decisions about legislation she supports.

Meyers-Martin is honored, has the privilege and the pleasure to represent the over 109,000 people in her District!

Congratulations to Analena Berrum Rodriguez on being named the Rotary Club of Chicago Heights-Park Forest October Studen...
10/13/2026

Congratulations to Analena Berrum Rodriguez on being named the Rotary Club of Chicago Heights-Park Forest October Student of the Month from Bloom Township High School!

A Sophomore with 3.91 GPA, is a 2nd-year NJROTC Cadet, a Class Leader and mentor for 27 of her peers, a member of the NJROTC Academic Team and performs Color Guard for special assemblies and events.

This summer she was a stellar performer and top graduate at the District 206 NJROTC Basic Leadership Training (BLT). She also performed exceptionally well while attending the Illinois State Police Youth Law Enforcement Academy.

Active in school and the community, volunteering to support Bloom's Parent University, College and Career Fairs and Assemblies.

Participates in Veterans Resource Fairs and Stand Downs, Adopt-A-Highway and Chicago Heights City-Wide Community Clean Ups, South Suburban Family Shelter and the Homewood Science Center.

Interested in Law Enforcement and wants to be a Patrol Officer, a dream she has had since kindergarten.

This award motives her to keep working hard and continuing to contribute to the school community.

Congratulations Analena!!

Congratulations to Sophia Hernandez on being named the Rotary Club of Chicago Heights-Park Forest September Student of t...
10/13/2026

Congratulations to Sophia Hernandez on being named the Rotary Club of Chicago Heights-Park Forest September Student of the Month from Bloom Township High School!

A Sophomore who has a 4.8 GPA, has been active in Drama Club where she has brought enthusiasm and dedication to her roles as Young Anna in Frozen and Buttons in Newsies. Will be playing the role of Olive in the performance of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee taking place in November.

Kind, dependable, and consistently positive, while also maintaining excellent grades and contributing to her school community as a member of the band.

Was grateful to be recognized for her hard work and dedication. Math and science are her favorite subjects. Loves the arts including painting, drawing and embroidering Has learned to play Acoustic-electric guitar, classic guitar, French horn and the ukulele. Wants to become a forensic science technician.

Congratulations Sophia!!

Congratulations to the Marian Catholic High School Rotary Club of Chicago Heights-Park Forest Student of the Month for O...
10/12/2026

Congratulations to the Marian Catholic High School Rotary Club of Chicago Heights-Park Forest Student of the Month for October Eleanor Kivi!

A Senior from Chicago Heights with a cumulative GPA of 4.53. Balances academic excellence with leadership, service and responsibilities beyond the classroom. President of Hispanic Student Coalition that helps strengthen connections within the school community including organizing different coat drives and fundraisers throughout the year that benefit the local community. Alumni of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute that works on giving back to the greater Chicagoland area.

At Marian, Eleanor serves as a Dominican Ambassador representing the faith and values at the heart of a Marian Catholic education. Her achievement as The Global Seal of Biliteracy recognizes her proficiency in two different languages and adds to her impressive academic accomplishments. Works as a math tutor and is a caddy at Olympia Fields Country Club. Whether helping someone thru a challenging math problem or fulfilling her responsibilities on the golf course she brings dedications and a strong work ethic to each role. Achievements reflect her commitment to learning, leading and helping others succeed. Wonderful example of scholars with a soul, the motto at Marian Catholic.

Eleanor plans to Major in Secondary Education in Chemistry. She hopes to come back to Marian Catholic and the community that gave so much. Marian Catholic is an incredible blessing which is why she tries so hard to give back. First one of siblings and cousins to graduate from high school. First person to attend college. Everything she is doing is working on that future

Congratulations Eleanor!!

Congratulations to the Marian Catholic High School Rotary Club of Chicago Heights-Park Forest Student of the Month for S...
10/12/2026

Congratulations to the Marian Catholic High School Rotary Club of Chicago Heights-Park Forest Student of the Month for September Christianna Gray! A Junior from Lynwood, who has a cumulative GPA 3.63 and is recognized as student leader, youth advocate, public speaker, entrepreneur and aspiring attorney. Won the I Am Abel Foundation two judicial externships with the District of Cook County. Was also an Illinois Delegate for the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists and has received multiple recognitions from the Cook County Board of Commissioners. When just 11 years-old was offered a full scholarship to Tennessee State University.

At Marian Catholic, Christianna is the Co-President Marian Catholic Black Student Union, Youth Deputy Registrar, Youth NAACP Leading Ambassador, Lead Youth spokesperson for the Rainbow Push Coalition and a published poet that understands the power of words and uses her voice with purpose. With over 150 hours of community service, demonstrates that leadership means taking action for others. Marian Catholic is proud of the difference she is making and excited to see where her ambition and commitment will take her.

Christianna’s parents always told her education was a big deal so she has some big goals after college. Wants to Double-Major in Political Science and Psychology with a Minor in Business. Hopes to become a Corporate and Civil Rights Attorney. Prayer has been for God to bless her hands so that she can financially bless His people

Congratulations Christianna!

Sharon Newman, Founder and CEO of The Right Choice Home Care, spoke at our meeting on September 17th. Working with the ...
09/20/2026

Sharon Newman, Founder and CEO of The Right Choice Home Care, spoke at our meeting on September 17th.

Working with the motto, “We Are The Key” to specialty care, the mission of The Right Choice Home Care is to be the trusted provider of personalized, non-medical home care services, enabling individuals to live independently and thrive in place with dignity. They are dedicated to enhancing quality of life through compassionate care, understanding each client’s unique needs.

Home care aides are specially trained, equipped and certified to provide expert care for seniors facing conditions like Parkinson’s, cancer, and post-surgical recovery.

Specialists include: Behavioral Health, Palliative Care, End of Life Care, Infection Control, Restorative Care, 24-Hour Home Care, Dementia/Alzheimer’s, After Hospital Care, Companionship Care and Respite Care.

For more information, please check out: https://rightchoicehomecare.com

Tyler Burlison spoke at our meeting on September 3rd.Tyler is a residential real estate expert with eXp Realty, serving ...
09/17/2026

Tyler Burlison spoke at our meeting on September 3rd.

Tyler is a residential real estate expert with eXp Realty, serving communities throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

With over eight years of industry experience and more than 200 successful transactions, Tyler has built his practice around a simple principle: the best outcomes come from professionals who truly know the neighborhood, not just the general market.

Tyler specializes in single-family homes, new construction, commercial properties, and real estate investments across Cook, Will, and surrounding counties.

You can check out Tyler at this site: https://tylerburlison.exprealty.com/

Rotarians visited Ms. Lewis 3rd Grade Classroom to give them dictionaries. The students look forward to using them thro...
09/04/2026

Rotarians visited Ms. Lewis 3rd Grade Classroom to give them dictionaries. The students look forward to using them throughout the school year!

76th Annual Corn Roast!
08/21/2026

76th Annual Corn Roast!

Lynda Washington & Mary Dankowski at the Rotary Family Picnic on July 25 at the Lithuanian World Center in LemontLynda W...
07/28/2026

Lynda Washington & Mary Dankowski at the Rotary Family Picnic on July 25 at the Lithuanian World Center in Lemont
Lynda Washington Mary Dankowski

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