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1980 - Year of Challenge and Opportunity - Circular to the Residents of Lake Bluff detailing the proposed new Public Safety Building which will house the Police and Fire Departments.

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2007 Highlights - This newsletter reflects on the major snowstorms in Lake Bluff as well as the museums 2007 achievements and highlights.

2007 Highlights

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An audio tape interview with Ed Muto - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Ed Muto

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An audio tape interview with Katherine Kuhlman - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Katherine Kuhlman who came to Lake Bluff in 1941 and first lived at 544 Ravine Avenue.

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A Salute to Heroes - This newsletter includes the history of how Lake Bluff got its police and fire departments.

A Salute to Our Heroes

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A Salute to Our Heroes - Panel in Exhibit: A Salute to Our Heroes: Lake Bluff Police and Fire Departments Panels giving the history beyond the Police and Fire Departments of Lake Bluff

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Board of Trustees Newsletters - Board of Trustees Newsletters 1) Newsletter detailing that a lengthy study revealed that adequate police protection is not being provided and cannot be provided without a major increase in manpower and equipment. Includes a table portraying the growing imbalance of police protection to population growth. 2) Newsletter regarding the December 1, 1965 newsletter and how an additional study was done regarding how to efficiently prevent and deter crime. The Department determined that additional manpower is needed during dusk to dawn surveillance and that to fund this they need to increase present tax revenues.

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Brochure Listing Various Government Boards - Brochure Listing Government Boards published by the League of Women Voters of Lake Bluff with cooperation with the First National Bank of Lake Bluff Lists: - Local Government --- Board of Trustees --- Plan Commission --- Zoning Board of Appeals --- Building Commissioner --- Architectural Review Board --- Health Officer --- Police Department --- Fire Department --- Progressive Party --- Lake Bluff Park Board --- Park Caucus --- Lake Bluff Public Library --- Mosquito Abatement District --- North Shore Sanitary District --- High School District 115 --- Board of Education: High School District 115 --- Elementary School District 65 --- Board of Education: Elementary School District 65 --- Lake Bluff School Caucus - Shields Township Government --- County Board Members - Lake County Government --- Sheriff --- Clerk --- Clerk of the Circuit Court --- Recorder of Deeds --- States Attorney --- County Coroner --- County Auditor --- County Treasurer --- County Superintendent of Educational Service Region - State Government --- State Senator 31st District --- State Representatives 31st District - National Government --- United States Senators --- United States Representatives 13th District

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Brochure of Information on the Village of Lake Bluff - Brochure of Information on the Village of Lake Bluff Including: - Population - Zoning Board of Appeals - Board of Local Improvements - Police Department - President of Board of Trustees - Trustees - Clerk - Treasurer - Village Attorney - Police Magistrate - Water Clerk - Health Officer - Building Commissioner - Plumbing Inspector - Village Administrator - Finance and Judiciary - Health and Sanitation - Water, Buildings, and Grounds - Plan Commission - Board of Health - Public Works Department - Fire Department - Past Board of Trustees Presidents - Past Board Members - Past Village Clerks

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Brochure of Various Government Boards - Brochure Listing Government Boards *Date may be an error as it is handwritten written on the brochure* Lists: - Local Government --- Board of Trustees --- Plan Commission --- Zoning Board of Appeals --- Building Commissioner --- Architectural Review Board --- Health Officer --- Police Department --- Fire Department --- Progressive Party --- Lake Bluff Park Board --- Park Caucus --- Lake Bluff Public Library --- Mosquito Abatement District --- North Shore Sanitary District --- High School District 115 --- Board of Education: High School District 115 --- Elementary School District 65 --- Board of Education: Elementary School District 65 --- Lake Bluff School Caucus - Shields Township Government --- County Board Members - Lake County Government --- Sheriff --- Clerk --- Clerk of the Circuit Court --- Recorder of Deeds --- States Attorney --- County Coroner --- County Auditor --- County Treasurer --- County Superintendent of Educational Service Region - State Government --- State Senator 31st District --- State Representatives 31st District - National Government --- United States Senators --- United States Representatives 13th District

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Dedication brochure for the public safety building - An eight page brochure announcing the dedication and open house of the new public safety building, June 4, 1988. The brochure provides a history of the site, 45 East Center Avenue, beginning with Artesian Lake in the mid 1880s. Included is a floor plan of the new building.

Public Safety Building

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Fire Department Uniform

Item on display from Exhibit: A Salute to Our Heroes: Lake Bluff Police and Fire Departments

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Informational Bulletin - Informational Bulletin from January 1983 Includes: - Auto Sticker Deadline - Flooding - Water Progress Report - New Public Work Building - Construction Permits - Traveling Smoke Alarms Available - Your Volunteer Fire Department Needs You - Cooperation Needed - Winter Safety - Plan Commission Meeting - New Police Officer - Village Board Meetings

Informational Bulletin 1983

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Lake Bluff Fire and Police Departments Circular - Lake Bluff Fire and Police Departments Circular inviting residents to the Lake Bluff Public Safety Day Open House

Fire and Police Department Open House

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Lake Bluff Police Department - Several articles related to the Lake Bluff Police Department. Also a Lake Bluff Police Department badge.

Lake Bluff Police Department

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Lake Bluff Police Lie Tests for Promotions - Article in the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News-Advertiser titled "Lake Bluff Police Lie Tests for Promotions" details the concerns of the 11-man police department over the use of polygraphs in order to obtain promotions.

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Lake Bluff's Police, Fire Move into New Building - Newspaper article from the Pioneer Press regarding the Fire and Police Departments moving into a new building

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Lake Bluff Village Board News - Lake Bluff Village Board News regarding the thoughtless motorists that cause congestion when the Fire Department responds to an alarm, a survey done by the Police Department of hazardous intersections due to overgrown shrubs and hedges, the purchase of a snow plow, the relandscaping of Village Property, and a change in office hours.

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Letter from Jerrold R. McElvain to Fred Slivon - Letter from Jerrold R. McElvain to Fred Slivon referencing the moving of the Police Department to the existing railroad station. He enclosed Preliminary Program and Site Plans for Slivon to review. McElvain would like Slivon to approve a detailed development of one of the enclosed drawings. This relocation would allow for better police function including: - Access and Egress - Pedestrian Access - Noise - Drive-in for Prisoners - Access to Crime - Vandalism Attached it is the Preliminary Program dated April 6, 1976 which contains several alternative site plans: 1 - The Existing Lake Bluff Railroad Station A - Divides commuter and police traffic by rerouting commuters to the new station while police us the existing lot; however, access near Sheridan Road may be problematic B - Police and commuter traffic share the same entrance, but police use a separate lane that would go around all existing commuter traffic. C - Uses the same entrance for all traffic but directs commuter exit to North Avenue to east congestion near the police station. D - Completely separates commuter and police traffic with distinct entrances; public could still use the commuter lot, or police parking could be expanded for all. E - Builds on Scheme C with a planned 2,000 sq ft police station addition and revised parking on state land. Also attached is a document listing the Area Requirements for the building. It lists the types of rooms needed and their square footage. With this document are 4 interior design plans.

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Letter from the Village of Lake Bluff Police Department - Letter from the Village of Lake Bluff Police Department sent to Central Business District business concerning various parking initiatives taken by the Village. The letter includes changes to parking regulations.

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Letter to Residents - Letter to Residents from the Police Department about them sponsoring a dance at the Lake Bluff Junior High School Auditorium to raise funds for their Reserve Police Force.

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Newsletters from the Board of Trustees - 1967 - Newsletters from the Board of Trustees - 1967 1) Newsletter concerning the Police Department, Ambulance Service, Sewer System Testing, Civil Defense and Tornado Warning Signal Tests, and Information on Recreational Facilities. 2) Newsletter concerning Improvements to the Village, Vehicle Stickers, Installation of Traffic Signals, Trash Pick Up, and Zoning Ordinances.

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Newsletters from the Board of Trustees - 1969 - Newsletters from the Board of Trustees - 1969 1) Newsletter concerning the Pumping Station, New Village Equipment, Dutch Elm Disease, the Village Landfill, Trash Collection, Dog Inoculation, Police Department, and Fire Protection. 2) Newsletter concerning the Sewer Maintenance Program, Sewer Construction, Grass Clippings, Trash Pick-Ups, Sanitary Land Fill, Insurance, and Water Bills. 3) Newsletter concerning Street Signs, Trash Pick-Up, Sewer Improvement, Leaf Burning, and Bicycle Ordinances.

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Police and Fire Report - Article in the Chicago Tribune on the Police and Fire Report for Fox Lake, Lake Zurich, North Chicago, Round Lake Beach, Vernon Hills, and Waukegan

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Police and Fire Report - Newspaper article from the Chicago Tribune (Metro Lake) detailing news from Police and Fire Departments in the surrounding towns, including: Deerfield, Fox Lake, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, North Chicago, Round Lake Beach, and Waukegan.

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Police Cap

Police Cap, navy blue in color, with flat crown, and plastic bill. The cap has a woven band in the middle of the cap made from leather. The inside of the cap has a brown inner band with holes in the shape of diamonds decorating the band.

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Police Chief Cap

Police Chief Cap, navy in color, with a flat crown, plastic woven base attached to crown, and black plastic bill. There is a plastic strap attached to the base of the crown with two decorative buttons on either side of the hat. Adorning the top of the hat is a gold crest representing the Chief of Police. The inside of the cap has a wide brown inner band with holes in the shape of diamonds decorating the band and a bow decoration on the back. On ...

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Police Department History - Chronological History of the Police Department of Lake Bluff

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Police Helmet

Police helmet, or Bobby Helmet, navy blue in color, with tall rounded crown, and slightly protruded bill in both the front and the back. There is a plastic strap around the base of the crown attached by gold button on both sides of the helmet. Underneath the plastic strap there is some exposed red stitching, 5 stitches, each about 1 inch in length. Adorning the hat is an emblem representing the police force. The inside of the hat has a black inne...

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