In Novmber of 2016 Jack Macholl sat down with Andy Duran, Executive Director of LEAD, a New Trier Township grant recipient that administers the Text-A-Tip program for the township. Andy shares his expert viewpoint on issues like anxiety, depression, bullying and peer pressure— all issues today's students are facing. He also addresses 24/7, online connectivity, and why Text-A-Tip is an important adjunct to office-based counselors serving middle/high school students in the township. Recorded 11/23/16 in Arlington Heights Illinois, USA. 

Jack Macholl interviews Dr. Elizabeth Gordon of North Shore Senior Options (Northfield Illinois, USA). Dr. Gordon discusses a variety of programs that promote health and independent living for older adults. This episode is part of the New Trier Township Educational Forum series and was recorded 12/18/18 at the North Shore Senior Center in Northfield Illinois, USA.

The Medicare Part D Prescription program is often daunting to older adults. Maribeth Stein of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky's office presented at the New Trier Township Educational Forum held 9/27/18 in Winnetka, IL USA. Ms. Stein was interviewed by Jack Macholl on Episode 12 of the New Trier Township Podcast to summarize her thoughts on the Part D program.

In today's divided America, many view social programs offered by Illinois Townships as "handouts" or "social experiments." In episode 11 of the New Trier Township Podcast, Jack Macholl interviews Gus Stamer and his mother Molly. The Stamer family was assisted by the township during a challenging period and now Gus stages food drives to give back to the New Trier Township Food Pantry.

In episode 10 of the New Trier Township Podcast Jack Macholl interviews Barb Tubekis, CEO of the Volunteer Center of the Northern Illinois. Barb discusses how their non-profit organization connects people with volunteer opportunities. We also converse about the need for volunteerism and being helpful in challenging times. The Volunteer Center is a grantee of New Trier Township and connects people with volunteer opportunities.

Episode 9 of the New Trier Township Podcast features Trustee Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg of Wilmette, Illinois, USA. In her address to community members at the 169th Annual Town Meeting, Gail shares her viewpoint on both the short/long-term importance of Township services to individuals in-need.

In episode 7 of the New Trier Township Podcast, Jack Macholl sits down with Maribeth Stein, Outreach Coordinator and Constituent Advocate for U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. Maribeth shares her wisdom on navigating Medicare, Social Security, Veterans Benefits and more.

Jack Macholl interviews Amy O'Leary, Executive Director of Youth Services in episode 6 of the New Trier Township Podcast.

Amy provides a heartfelt, front-line viewpoint on the critical need for social/emotional support for children and young adults. We discuss the impact of government funding cutbacks in Illinois, Township support grants and the challenges non-profits face raising money in 21st century America.

When students with developmental challenges "age out" of public education system the school bus stops coming and uncertainty can set in. Unless you plan and take action.

In episode 5, Nicole Seidlitz and Jane Gallery of Our Place New Trier visit with Jack Macholl to share thoughts on dignified, meaningful lives for people facing developmental challenges. Their team is devoted to providing meaningful days filled with community inclusive volunteer opportunities and activities to fill the void left when challenged students age out of school (in Illinois) at 22.

Our Place is a grantee of New Trier Township (Winnetka Illinois).

The disparity in American public education and lack of reading readiness are among the heartfelt topics discussed in episode 4 of the New Trier Township Podcast. Jack Macholl interviews Brian Floriani, Founder of Bernie's Book Bank, who shares his passion for narrowing the educational divide by providing books to at-risk children.

New Trier Township (Winnetka, Illinois) has partnered with Bernie's Book Bank (Lake Bluff, IL) since 2016 to collect new and gently used children's books.