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1. A general letter to Prospective Shareholders of The First National Bank of Lake Bluff - A general letter to Prospective Shareholders of The First National Bank of Lake Bluff announcing that the members of the Organization Committee of The FNBLB has been given permission by the Comptroller of the Currency to organize under the name of The First National Bank of Lake Bluff. the letter outlines how The FNBLK will share Directors and Officers between the two banks, and what role they have in the LB bank. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

   A general letter to Prospective Shareholders of The First National Bank of

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2. A letter to Elmer Vliet from J. R. Soulberg - A letter to Elmer Vliet from J. R. Soulberg, president of The First National Bank of Lake Forest, thanking Vliet for his interest opening a National Bank in Lake Bluff. Attached to the letter is a second letter signed by W. Eugene Danneberg of Mid-West National Bank of Lake Forest (located at 1811 Sheridan Road, North Chicago), stating the need for an additional banking facility in Lake Forest. The second letter describes the capitalization structure and stock sales for the new bank. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

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3. Draft Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance - Letter from Ann Lawrence, Chairman Lake Bluff Plan Commission, to Thomas Oliver which includes a draft Amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance of the Village of Lake Bluff. The Plan Commission will discuss the request at a special meeting on November 22.

   Draft Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance

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4. How to Fund New LB Library is Question Now - Article from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser titled "How to Fund New LB Library is Question Now". The article details that the library board presented a more formal outline for the new library to the village board, and received approval, thus leaving the question of how to obtain funds at the least expense to the community.

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5. Lake Bluff Ordinance - A Lake County recorded document and court filing showing the disconnection of certain property from the City of North Chicago, and annexed by Lake Bluff. The property is located along Route 41 in the Knollwood area. Full description is included in the document.

   Lake Bluff Ordinance

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6. Lake Bluff Review Presents Your Village Officials - Newspaper Article titled "Oliver Slated Village President" Includes: - Village President - Trustees - Police Chief - Village Clerk - Village Attorney - Village Administrator - Volunteer Fire Chief - Park Board President - Park Lieutenant

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7. Lake Bluff Trustees Nix Shopping Center - Newspaper article dealing with a request to allow a shopping center development and two car dealerships to build at the intersection of Route 176 and Waukegan Road. The request was denied.

   Lake Bluff Trustees Nix Shopping Center

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8. LB Voices Support For a New Library - Article from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser titled "LB Voices Support For a New Library". The article details the Village trustees support for the project and their agreement to help the Library Board work out the financing of the project.

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9. Letter from Carl Schultz to Tom Oliver - Letter from Carl Schultz to Tom Oliver regarding some problems concerning the terms of the various members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, as 5 of the 7 members appointments are up at the same time.

   Letter from Schultz to Oliver

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10. Letter from Max Wildman to Thomas H. Oliver - Letter from Max Wildman to Thomas H. Oliver tendering his resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals Attached is a document of some of the highlights of Board Meetings Wilman has attended during his tenure

    Resignation Letter

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11. Library Report Shows Solvency - Article from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser titled "Library Report Shows Solvency". The article reviews the Illinois Public Library annual report for the fiscal year, showing that Lake Bluff Library is operating well within its budget, and still able to save a little.

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12. Obituary for Dorothy Oliver - Obituary for Dorothy Oliver. She was married to Thomas Oliver for 51 years, and founded the Lake Bluff Volunteer Bureau among other and president of Family Service of South Lake County.

    Obituary for Dorothy Oliver

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13. Oliver Eyes Albrecht for Village President - Newspaper Article in the Pioneer Press titled "Oliver Eyes Albrecht for Village President" details Village President Thomas Oliver's recommendation to the Lake Bluff Caucus of Phyllis Albrecht upon his leave.

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14. Oliver Slated Village President - Newspaper article titled "Oliver Slated Village President" details that Thomas Oliver was nominated as Lake Bluff Village President by the Progressive Part Caucus after the retirement of President Lewis Steadman.

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15. Planners Debate PRD Density - News article about the Lake Bluff Plan Commission review of the Planned Residential Ordinance, (PRD), involving the Tangley Oaks Subdivision.

    Planners Debate PRD Density

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16. Roster of Board of Trustees - Roster of citizens who have served on the Board of Trustees since 1929. Including: - Presidents - Board Members - Clerks

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17. Steadman Resigns Presidency to Allow for Election of New Trustee - Newspaper Article titled "Steadman Resigns Presidency to Allow for Election of New Trustee" details the resignation of Lewis Steadman to allow for a public election in lieu of an appointment by the board.

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18. They Call Him Encyclopedia of Village Law - Newspaper article in the Lake Forester titled "They Call Him Encyclopedia of Village Law" that details Steadman's resignation and Trustee Thomas Oliver was named his successor.

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19. Thomas Oliver - A black and white photo of Village president (1977-1981) Thomas Oliver, taken in 1984, on behalf of the village.

    Thomas Oliver

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20. Thomas Oliver heads Lake Bluff village slate - An article about the Village Board and Library Board nominations. Incumbent trustee Thomas Oliver, was nominated for Village president. Also nominated for the board were Incumbent Phyllis Albrecht, and James Brady, John Carter and Jeffrey Baddeley.

    Thomas Oliver heads Lake Bluff village slate

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21. Thomas Oliver Heads Leake Bluff Village Slate - Newspaper article in the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser titled "Thomas Oliver Heads Leake Bluff Village Slate" details the nominees for the Lake Bluff Village Board and the Library Board that were slected by the Advisory Committe of the Lake Bluff Progressive Party.

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22. Village Authorizes Funds for New Fire Pumper - Article from Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News Advertiser on the Village authorizing funds for new fire pumper

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23. Village Board OKs Annexing - Newspaper article covering the Lake Bluff Village Board meeting to approve annexing Knollwood. The vote was 6-1 in favor of annexation.

    Village Board OKs Annexing

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24. Village of Lake Bluff Directory - Directory of Village Services Index: Utilities - Electricity - Gas - Telephone - Water --- Customer Self Meter Readings --- Rate --- Minimum Bill --- Water Conservation --- Water Saving Techbiques --- Water Meters - Sewers Garbage and Refuse Services - Garbage - Landscape Wastes - Small Branches - Brush - Large Branches - Tree Residue - Village Refuse Park - Disposal of Large Items - Salvage - Construction Residue - Semi-Annual Pickup - Refuse Park - Hours of Operations - Sidewalk Repair/Rehabilitation - Garbage Routes Tree Removal - Care Dogs Other Animals Vehicle Licenses Bicycle Licenses Police Service - Parking - Leaf Disposal - Curfew Ordinance - Residents - Vacations - Emergencies - Dispatch Services - Solicitors and Peddlers - Safety Lake Bluff Fire Department Ambulance Service (Para-medics) Building Permits Voters Registration Library Parks and Recreation Mosquito Abatement Senior Citizens Directory of Village Officials - Village of Lake Bluff - Elected and appointed Village Boards, Commissions and Staff - Library Board - Lake Bluff School District #65 Lake Bluff Park District - Lake Forest High School District #115

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