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1. Notes from the minutes of the Village Board of Lake Bluff Meeting

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2. Top half of the front page of the Lake Bluff review for October 15, 1915. The paper announces the birthday party of Sarah Wheeler, which was held in her home on Sylvan Road next door to the Colonial Inn. Also mentioned: Woman's Club held their first meeting of the season; the Village Board held a special meeting to consider the construction of a bridge over the south ravine of Sheridan (Moffett) Road.

   The Lake Bluff Review October 15, 1915

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3. 709 Sheridan Road - A letter from Trustees of the Village of Lake Bluff "to the residents and property owners of the Village of Lake Bluff, Illinois, who signed a petition pertaining to certain operations of the Coca Cola plant located at 708 North Sheridan Road, Lake Bluff, Illinois." The letter addresses "restricting parking and use of the streets by company trucks, ..." The "traffic hazard .. would be eliminated shortly, "since the plant is removing its operations form the building as soon as it completes its new quarters in Waukegan..." Although the document lists the address of the Coca Cola plant as 708 Sheridan Road, it is most likely today known as 709 Sheridan Road

   709 Sheridan Road

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4. Advertisement for Candidates for Village and Library Boards - Advertisement for Candidates for Village and Library Boards Including: - William Hart - Christine Letchinger - Frank "Pony" Swanton - James Stevenson, Jr. - Peter Sexton - Douglas Nickels - James Kenney

   Doc 2634

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5. Advertisement for Candidates for Village and Library Boards - Advertisement for Candidates for Village and Library Boards Including: - William Hart - Christine Letchinger - Frank "Pony" Swanton - James Stevenson, Jr. - Peter Sexton - Douglas Nickels - James Kenney

   Doc 2631

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6. Advertisement for Fire Safety - Advertisement for Fire Safety posted by the Village Board Gives the residents of the Village Safety tips on what to do if they see a fire such as not to block traffic and do not congregate around the fire

   Doc 2653

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7. Advertisement for the 1997 Election - Advertisement for the 1997 Election Shows the Community Leaders for Village Board

   Doc 2642

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8. Albrecht Will Not Seek Re-Election - Newspaper Article from the Lake Forester titled "Albrecht Will Not Seek Re-Election" detailing that after 4 years as board president and 12 years on the village board Phyllis Albrecht will be resigning.

   Doc 3600

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

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10. A Sound Investment - An Opinion piece in the Pioneer Press detailing that Knollwood residents should pay nonresident library fees to help for their children when using the library.

    Doc 317

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11. Board Resolution 1955-1956 - Village Board resolution clarifying that for the 1955-1956 fiscal year, David Kuhlman is the Building Commissioner, Leo Grost is the Deputy Building Commissioner, John L. Ward is the Health Officer, Charles Prizer is the Plumbing Inspector, and Charles Bieger is the Deputy Plumbing Inspector for the Village.

    Board Resolution 1955-1956

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12. Boards Plan Joint Meeting Tonight at LB Junior High - Newspaper article titled "Boards Plan Joint Meeting Tonight at LB Junior High " detailing the village, park, and school boards getting together to discuss areas of mutual concern as a group.

    Doc 3012

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13. Candidate Data Sheet - Candidate Data Sheet Data Sheet Used by the Advisory Committee as part of its consideration of all Candidates for open Village and Library Board Positions. (This is the form referenced on Doc 2431)

    Doc 2438

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14. Candidates' Forum - Candidates' Forum for the Lake Bluff Library Board and Lake Bluff Village Board Includes: I. Introductions II Library Board Candidates' Statements III. Village Trustee Candidate' Opening Statements IV: Village Trustee Candidate Questions and Answers V: Village Trustee Candidate's Closing Statements

    Doc 2630

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15. Candidates for Village Board Positions - Spring 2007 Candidates for Village Board Positions

    Doc 2417

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16. Correspondence between Lawrence Lee and Cathy Spencer - Correspondence between Lawrence Lee, Village Board Trustee, and Cathy Spencer. The letter exchange has a hostile tone with topics such as the annexation of Knollwood, dedication to the Lake Bluff Open Lands Association, and personal attitudes being discussed. Lawrence Lee resided at 202 Ravine Forest Drive & Cathy Spencer resided at 19 East Washington Avenue

    Correspondence between Lawrence Lee and Cathy Spencer

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17. Document from the Village of Lake Bluff Regarding Steel Work - Document from the Village of Lake Bluff Regarding Steel Work discussing work to be done and an inspection to be conducted after work is completed.

    Doc 2310

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18. Downtown Plans Revealed - Newspaper article in the Lake Forester detailing the reveal of downtown plans

    Doc 2245

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19. Due to Discrepancies, Lake Bluff Turns Back East-Side Zoning Project - Newspaper Article in the News/Voice titled "Due to Discrepancies, Lake Bluff Turns Back East-Side Zoning Project" details discrepancies in a report, therefore the Village Board decided to send the four-block, east-side zoning project back to the drawing board.

    Doc 3301

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20. Endorsed Candidates for the April 2003 Election - Endorsed Candidates for the April 2003 Election

    Doc 2418

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21. Estimate to the Village Board of Lake Bluff from Fred Clow - Handwritten Letter to the Village Board of Lake Bluff from Fred Clow providing an Estimate for services to install a concrete floor and nails for the bridge on Sheridan Road for $2886.61.

    Doc 2354

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22. Ethel Tincher and David Graf - Ethel Tincher and David Graf, both members of the Lake Bluff Village Board.

    Ethel Tincher and David Graf

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23. Ethel Tincher and Donald Goostrey - Ethel Tincher and Donald Goostrey, both members of the Lake Bluff Village Board.

    Ethel Tincher and Donald Goostrey

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24. Ethel Tincher and Ed Holstein - Ethel Tincher and Ed Holstein, both members of the Lake Bluff Village Board.

    Ethel Tincher and Ed Holstein

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25. Ethel Tincher and Joseph Gilby - Ethel Tincher and Joseph Gilby, both members of the Lake Bluff Village Board.

    Ethel Tincher and Joseph Gilby

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26. Ethel Tincher and Philip Crouch - Ethel Tincher and Philip Crouch, both members of the Lake Bluff Village Board.

    Ethel Tincher and Philip Crouch

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27. Fire! Bulletin - Fire Safety Bulletin put together by the Village Board

    Doc 337

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28. Handwritten Note on Board Term Expiration - Handwritten Note on Board Term Expiration List of Village Board Member and when their present term expires.

    Village Board Note

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29. Howard Monroe - An undated photo of village president Howard Monroe

    Howard Monroe

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30. Howard Monroe resigns - 18 postcards, 2 Souvenirs of Washington D.C., photos belonging Howard Monroe, a Xerox article from the Lake Bluff Review about Monroe's resignation as president of the Village Board.

    Howard Monroe

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31. 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.

    Doc 239

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32. Isabella Ross letter to Village - A letter written by Isabella Ross to the Village of Lake Bluff asking the Village Board to accept her proposal to reestablish Lake Bluff Chat, a local newspaper. Ross is requesting that the village provide a complete report of each regular meeting and have the Village make payment to her for such. Lake Bluff Chat was established in 1909. The letter by Ross is undated. Isabella Ross was a charter member of Lake Bluff Woman's Club, post mistress for two years and owner and editor of Lake Bluff Chat, a weekly newspaper. Ross was a graduate of Northwestern University and taught music in the area. She was also art of the artist colony in Lake Bluff.

    Isabella Ross letter to Village

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33. Joseph Gilby Running for Village Board - Advertisement encouraging Lake Bluff voters to vote for Joseph H. Gilby Jr. as a representative on the Village Board. Gilby promises that he will work to improve public safety, protect zoning, and make the village more responsive to the needs of the people.

    Joseph Gilby Running for Village Board

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34. Knollwood Annexation, Memorandum - Memorandum report prepared by the Task Force appointed by the Village Board to study the fiscal impact of Knollwood annexation. The Agenda is as follows: Introduction Knollwood Study Area Land Use Analysis Non-Fiscal Impacts Revenues of Annexation Cost of Annexation Summary of Fiscal Impact Impact on Knollwood Residents Impact on Knollwood Businesses Impact on Lake Bluff Residents Impact on Other Jurisdictions Financing Alternatives Summary

    Doc 103

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35. Lake Bluff Backs off County Bike Path Plan - Newspaper article from the Lake Forester detailing that the Village Board reverses approval of North Shore Bike Path and tunnel at Green Bay Road and Route 176

    Doc 2258

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36. Lake Bluff Board Briefs Public on Duties - Several articles from the Waukegan News Sun. First article with a photo reads : Lake Bluff Board Briefs Public on Duties, which included a meeting sponsored by the Progressive Party of Lake Bluff to acquaint residents of operating problems and procedures of the village government. Pictured left to right: Irwin Steans, Elmer Vliet, and Harmon Woodworth, all past presidents of the Village Board, and Allen Kuhlman, current president. A lecture series hosted at Grace Methodist Church. Among the presenters will be Dr. Merlyn Northfelt, Dr. William Case, and Dr. William Kirkland. Welfare groups holed yearly session Tuesday, the annual meeting of the Lake Bluff Center of Infant Welfare hosted by Mrs. Gerrit Dangremond at 345 East Prospect Avenue. Also attending were Mrs. William Cray, Mrs. John Devlin, Mrs. Bruce Kenyon, and Mrs. John Schneider. Floyd Weshinskey and family move from 354 Neuman Court to 115 East Center Avenue, which they had purchased from Harry Karch and wife. Captain and Mrs. Robert Hoffman will move in to the house on Neuman Court. Leo Grost reports that in December the board issued for $65,000 in estimated construction

    Lake Bluff Board Briefs Public on Duties

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37. Lake Bluff Citizens to Learn about Village Government - An article from the Lake Forester : Lake Bluff Citizens to Learn about Village Government. The meeting, scheduled for January 7, 1967, is for residents to learn more about the operations of Lake Bluff government. Long time resident, Elmer Vliet, as well as Irvin Steans, Allen Kuhlman, Village president will be on hand for the meeting, as well as Village trustees Henri Tacon, George Stone, Ray Roland, Carl Dill, Gilbert Curren and J. D. Kingery and past board president Harmon Woodworth.

    Lake Bluff Citizens to Learn about Village Government

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38. Lake Bluff Library May Open its Doors to Knollwood - Article in the Pioneer Press detailing how Lake Bluff Public Library may become open to Knollwood residents if a special service area is created by Lake Bluff trustee's.

    Doc 308

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39. Lake Bluff Plans New Library - Article from the Lake Forester titled "Lake Bluff Plans New Library" detailing the layout for the new library building that is going to be built .

    Doc 244

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40. Lake Bluff Progressive Party - List of Progressive Party candidates in the 1935 village election. Newspaper article announces that the Progressive Party has won the 1935 election unopposed. 1937 news article announces caucus for upcoming village election. Map of Progressive Party Advisory Committee districts, May 1970. List of bylaws of the Progressive Party, January 1971, with proposed revisions. List of bylaws of the Progressive Party, September 1974. News article from November 1972, announcing that the Progressive Party is looking for potential candidates for the 1973 village election. January 1973 article from the Lake Bluff Review listing Progressive Party candidates. Waukegan News-Sun article from February 1973 discussing how problems in Lake Bluff politics have been resolved over the past two years. Lake Bluff Review article from February 1973 announces that the public caucus has accepted the slate of candidates proposed by the Progressive Party.

    Lake Bluff Progressive Party

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41. Lake Bluff Progressive Party - Several documents pertaining to the Lake Bluff Progressive Party's involvement in various elections, as well as maps of the Advisory Committee districts.

    Lake Bluff Progressive Party

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42. Lake Bluff Public Library Chronology - Details the chronological history of the Lake Bluff Public Library from 1926 to 1975

    Doc 270

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43. Lake Bluff Public Library Ordinance Notes - Establishment of Lake Bluff Public Library; notes about ordinance in 1926. Notes are typewritten.

    Doc 187

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44. Lake Bluff Village Board, 1987 - Lake Bluff Village Board, 1987. Back row, L to R: Joe Gilby, Philip Crouch, David Graf, David Ritter. Front row, L to R: Donald Goostrey, Ethel Tincher, Veva Schreiber, Ed Holstein, Tom Tincher

    Lake Bluff Village Board, 1987

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45. LB Orders Dollar Transfer to Finalize Library Payment - Newspaper article from the Lake Forest News titled "LB Orders Dollar Transfer to Finalize Library Payment". This details how the Village Board transfers additional village funds to library funds for construction payments.

    Doc 271

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46. LB Plan Commission Asks for Finances - (1) Newspaper Article from the Lake Bluff Review titled "LB Plan Commission Asks for Finances" regarding the Plan Commission asking the Village Board for funds to finance various planning studies, with the top of the list being the completion of phase two of updating the Village Plan. (2) Newspaper Article from the Lake Bluff Review titled "LB Traffic Study Planned" discusses the Plan Commission's recommendation that the Village Board authorize a comprehensive traffic study for Lake Bluff by Lochner, Inc.

    New 709

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47. Letter from Elmer Vliet to Robert C. Davis - Letter from Elmer Vliet to Robert C. Davis offering his thoughts and observations. Vliet enclosed a letter, dated January 27, 1980, that he had written to the Editor of the Lake Forester that has not been published, wondering why. Additionally he has enclosed an Opinion clipping from the Lake Forester's February 21st issue (do not have). Vliet goes on to talk about the growth of more residences in the Village, a compilation of population trends in various parts of District 65, and subdivided that that the Village has used up.

    Doc 2420

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48. Letter from William Price to Logan Shillinglaw, Jr. - (1) Letter from William Price to Logan Shillinglaw, Jr. regarding the Vacancy that needs to be filled on the Village Board after the death of Tom Barnett. Price is writing to confirm Shillinglaw's interview time. Price informs him that the interview should take no more than 14 minutes and questions will be taken from the Questionnaire packet that Shillinglaw was given beforehand. Price also asks that Shillinglaw fill out and return a candidate data form. (2) Letter from Logan Shillinglaw Jr to William Price asking to have his name withdrawn from the Trustee spot as he believes the selection process is "appalling; it is medieval and burlesque besides being ludicrous". Shillinglaw also says that the "Candidate data form looks like a cheerleading membership form. Key elements are missing. The Questionnaire Form is medieval; indicating a lack of understanding by the Committee and no grasp at all of the path ahead". (Candidate Data Sheet can be found under Doc 2438) (Questionnaire can be found under Doc 2439)

    Doc 2431

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49. Letters From Robert McClory to Frank Denison - Letters From Robert McClory to Frank Denison (1) Letter detailing the Village Board is not granting permission for use of Scranton Ave. (2) Letter detailing the Village Board has granted permission to block off Scranton Ave from Sheridan Road to Bill's Dairy Store

    Doc 2177

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50. Letters to and from Ann Grant - Letters to and from Ann Grant (1) Letter from Ann Grant, President of League of Women Voters, to Howard D. Monroe, Village President, regarding a study done by the LWV on the nominating procedures of the school and park boards and found that the proposed system for the village board did not provide a representative government for Lake Bluff. Grant recommended the adoption of a non-partisan nominating system. Grants also says the LWV was willing to set up a democratic caucus system for the village board. (2) Letter from Howard D. Monroe, Village President, to Ann Grant, President of League of Women Voters, stating Grant's letter of June 18, 1970 has received attention and believed her inquiry should have been directed to the secretary of the Progressive Party, whom Monroe forwarded the letter. (3) Same letter as #2 but with additionall information about Bylaws.

    Doc 2447

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