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1997 Comprehensive Plan Table of Contents - 1997 Comprehensive Plan Table of Contents Included: - Contributions - Statement of Purpose and Vision - Introduction - Planning History and Community Involvement - Plan Elements: Goals, Objectives, and Policies --- Land Use --- Annexation and Development --- Economic Development --- Public Services and Infrastructure --- Transportation --- Open Space, Parks, and Recreation --- Environmental Resources --- Housing - Tools and Tactics - Plan Review and Revisions - Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan - Appendix
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An audio tape interview with Tom Grant - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Tom Grant, part owner of local real estate company Griffith, Grant and Lackie.

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Annexation Information - Annexation Information Includes: - Letter from Howard D. Monroe to the Village Board Members about Annexation in which the Fire Department has taken no stand. - List of Objects for Fire Protection should Annexation take place - List of Methods of Dealing with Fire Departments should Annexation Occur - Annual Fire Premiums Class 7 and 8 for Dwelling Buildings and Contents
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A survey of Arden Shore Estates - A two page land survey of Arden Shore Estates Subdivision, which is located North of Lake Bluff City limits East of Green Bay Road.

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Compilation of Letters - Compilation of Letters from individual and collective member of the Lake Bluff Village Board of Trustees concerning the adoption of Lake Bluff Ordinance #98-19. The letter were circulated to Village residents for information purposes only and not, in anyway, to express support or opposition to the annexation referendum within the territory generally known as the Sanctuary. Letter from Fred G. Wacker, III Letter from Bob Mullenbach, Tom Tincher, John Dixon, and Tom Skinner Letter from Doug Schuetz
Compilation of Letters

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Exhbit I Annexation Area Map - Exhbit I Village of Lake Bluff Phase II of the Lake Bluff Comprehensive Plan Annexation Area Map

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Fix Election Dates on Annexation Plan - Newspaper article from the Lake Forester titled "Fix Election Dates on Annexation Plan" detailing the views of residents about the annexation and how there is expected to be a lively campaign surrounding the topic.
Doc 3145

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Ginny Alexander Retires After Six Years - Newspaper article titled "Ginny Alexander Retires After Six Years" regarding Ginny Alexander stepping down from the Village Plan Commission after six years. The article also discusses what Alexander thinks are the four major problems for the Plan Commission. Those are: "1. The need for a capital improvements program. 2. The use that will be made of the 46 per cent of the residentially-zoned land that is still vacant. 3. The conservation of the natural resources and the appearance of the Village. 4. Annexation"
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Knollwood Annexation Given Boost - Newspaper Article titled "Knollwood Annexation Given Boost" detailing the "financial dislocation" caused by the annexation of Knollwood. However, the article states that the area was expected to become self-sufficient within the first year.
Doc 2957

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Lake Bluff Comprehensive Plan Phase II Draft Report of the Lake Bluff Plan Commission - Lake Bluff Comprehensive Plan Phase II Draft Report of the Lake Bluff Plan Commission The purpose of the report is to evaluate the six potential annexation areas to determine whether or not the annexation of any or all of the areas should be recommended to the Village Board for annexation to the Village of Lake Bluff. Draft Report is 20 pages long
Doc 2385

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Lake Bluff Comprehensive Plan Phase II Outline - Lake Bluff Comprehensive Plan Phase II Outline - Prepared by Allen L. Kracower and Associates, Inc. Table of Contents Include: - State of the Village as it Presently Exists - Goals Regarding Growth and Development - Opportunities and Limitations for Growth - Policies to be Established Also Included are Fiscal Impact Analysis of: - Annexation of Arden Shore Estates and Shore Acres - Annexation of Area E - Knollwood - Annexation of Areas F, G, and H - Knollwood
Doc 2380

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Lake Bluff Defeats Annexation Proposal; Trustees are Elected - Newspaper Article in The Lake Forester about the proposal for annexation to Lake Forest was defeated, 180 to 63.
Doc 2459

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Lake Bluff Grows, but Officials Vow to Retail Small Town Character - Newspaper Article in the Chicago Tribune titled "Lake Bluff Grows, but Officials Vow to Retail Small Town Character" details the new businesses won't destroy the small-town character of Lake Bluff, according to officials.
Doc 3287

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Lake Bluff Grows, but Officials Vow to Retain Small Town Character - News article from Chicago Tribune about how annexations near Lake Bluff may change the suburb, however local officials sais that the new expanded boundaries and business will not destroy the small-town character that Lake Bluff is known for.
Doc 2034

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Lake Bluff Plans to Develop as Suburb - Newspaper article from The Daily News titled "Lake Bluff Plans to Develop as Suburb" detailing the rapid upbuilding of the city Lake Bluff its readiness to adopt a Comprehensive Village Plan and program of annexation
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Lake Bluff Seek to Merge with Lake Forest - Newspaper article from the Daily Tribune, accessed through ProQuest Historical Newspapers, titled "Lake Bluff Seek to Merge with Lake Forest" details the consideration of Lake Bluff and Lake Forest merging as Lake bluff could use Lake forest's Fire Department which would give them lower taxes.
Doc 3143

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LBHM Connection Online - Page from September 2016 LBHM Connection Online Newsletter regarding local election issues that shaped Lake Bluff's History, including: the 1895 vote to Incorporate as a Village and the 1930 vote regarding annexing Lake Bluff to Lake Forest.
Doc 2416

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Letter from Graf to Wacker III - Letter written by David Graf to Fred Wacker III regarding his opposition on the annexation of Knollwood.
Letter from Graf to Wacker III

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Letters About the Planning Commission - Letters About the Planning Commission (1) Letter from O.R.Henkel, to A.W. Jenkisson enclosing a copy of the minutes of the Plan Commission. Henkel also reminds Jenkisson to speak with the Village Board regarding the motion recommending an Annexation Committee and the widening of Scranton Ave. (2) Letter from the Lake Bluff Plan Commission to R.W. King, President of the Village Board, about annexing adjoing territories to the Village in response to the development of large developing subdivisions. The letter lays out Jacob Crane Jr.'s plans for the subdivisions.
Doc 2485

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Letters from W.M.C. Foster - (1) Letter from W.M.C. Foster to A.W Jenkisson attaching an outline for the letter to the Village Board in connection of the Annexation Committee. (2) Letter from W.M.C. Foster to Robert W. King discussing the subject of Annexing adjoining territories to the Village. There is also discussion of using Jacob Crane's expertise, as he is a Consulting Engineer, on the matter so there will not any errors in annexing any new territory to Lake Bluff.
Doc 2518

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Library Services Worth Paying For - Opinion piece from the Pioneer Press from a resident of Knollwood, expressing her concerns over what she believes to be an inflammatory article, regarding the special services area for Knollwood residents from the library. Barbara Mistele, the author, believes that the article seems to be fanning the flames of recent annexation conflicts and is in favor of using the library as she herself had bought a library card for $100.
Doc 310

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May Annex Much Land to Village - Lake Bluff Journal Newspaper article about the growth of Lake Bluff if the proposed plans for annexation pass.
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More Annexation Reasons Offered - Newspaper article from the Lake Forester titled "More Annexation Reasons Offered" which details how each town could have their own high school, thus allowing for more rapid population growth.
Doc 3146

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Newsletter from Board of Trustees - 1963 - Newsletter from Board of Trustees 1) Newsletter concerning Zoning Ordinance, Water Rates, Garbage Collection, Creation of Civil Defense Department, West Terrace Street Light Installation, and Annexation of property between Waukegan Road and Skokie Highway 2) Newsletter concerning the Control of Dutch Elm Disease in the trees
Doc 3122

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Phyllis Albrecht Points to Year of Achievement - Newspaper Article in the News/Voice titled "Phyllis Albrecht Points to Year of Achievement" detailing the accomplishments that Albrecht has done in the year of 1984 to 1985.
Doc 3602

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Plat of Territory - Plat of Territory to be Annexed to the City of Lake Forest Attached is an ordinance that references the plat.
Doc 3228

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Says Annexation Sentiment Growing - Newspaper Article from the Lake Forester about the growing sentiment for the annexation of Lake Bluff to Lake Forest
Doc 2458

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Specimen Ballot - Specimen Ballot in which residents voting on the question of the annexation of certain territory to the Village of Lake Bluff.
Specimen Ballot

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The Villager - Local Lake Bluff newspaper which contains headlines such as: Death takes Mrs. Thomas Rankin, loved resident. Addie Rankin Legion dance honoring James Doyle Armistice Day Dernell-Woytal wedding celebrated last Thursday Joint high school annexation election promised by Nov. 16 Girl Scouts open active season with new officers Three girls shot threatening car in Halloween fun Young Men's Club acts to mature new organization Women's League will hold voter's information booth Depression over, police discover Halloween night
Lke Bluff Villager

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The Villager - Local Lake Bluff newspaper which contains headlines such as: Dog Poisoning Epidemic Claims Another Victim Deerfield Officials Support Lake Bluff Annexation Effort Four Successful in Local Postmaster Examinations Churches Unite to Give All Kids Halloween Party School Board Holds October Meeting Monday Last Chance to Register as Voter Tuesday October 30 Elizabeth Bunting Bride of Cecil Crouse Saturday Annexation to Deerfield Hits Obstacles Around the Town
Lake Bluff Villager

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The Villager - Local Lake Bluff newspaper which contains headlines such as: School Petition Filed Wednesday with H. L. Davis Recent Action Brings Crisis In Lake Bluff High School Dilemma Obituary for Lillian Kelley Mrs. Lundy Urges Vote on Person Instead of Party Around the Town At School American Legion Decides on Organization for the Coming Year
Lake Bluff Villager

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Village of Lake Bluff 1997 Comprehensive Plan Draft - Village of Lake Bluff 1997 Comprehensive Plan Draft Plan Elements: - Land Use - Annexation and Development - Economic Development - Public Services and Infrastructure - Transportation - Open Space, Parks, and Rescreation - Environmental Resources - Housing Plan is 119 pages long, not including Appendix Included in the Plan is a Housing packet with pages 109-115
Doc 2394

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Village of Lake Bluff Comprehensive Plan Phase II Draft Report - Village of Lake Bluff Comprehensive Plan Phase II Draft Report Table of Contents Include: - Introduction - Background - Purpose of the Report - Establishment of the Annexation Areas - Annexation Area One - Annexation Area Two - Annexation Area Three - Annexation Area Four - Annexation Area Five
Doc 2382

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Village of Lake Bluff Comprehensive Plan Phase II Draft Report of the Lake Bluff Plan Commission - Village of Lake Bluff Comprehensive Plan Phase II Draft Report of the Lake Bluff Plan Commission Discusses: - The Village's Role in Knollwood's Efforts Toward Self-Incorporation or Annexation to Another Municipality - Village's Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of North Chicago
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