Maha Ayesh of Lombard is the first in her extended Palestinian American family to become a police officer, joining the Bartlett Police Department last October. She also is the suburbs first Muslim female police officer who wears a hijab an Islamic head covering.
In the fall of 2019, Carmel Catholic High School launched the Spiritus Series featuring a wide range of speakers from varied backgrounds, designed to enkindle faith, encourage dialogue, and bring people together in Christ.