Bring Trader Joe's to Libertyville!

I thought it was cool that I had 90-some people join my "We Need A Chick-fil-a in Libertyville, IL" facebook group. My group was even cited in a Daily Herald article about Chick-fil-a moving to the Chicago area!

Then I stumbled across a facebook group that was started at the beginning of this week aimed at bringing a Trader Joe's to Libertyville. The group already has nearly 800 members! (as of 3pm Wednesday) I think if you're on facebook, make sure you join the "Bring Trader Joe's to Libertyville IL" Apparently the demand for a high-end grocery store is much more than the demand for a fast-food chicken joint... lol.


This effort to being a Trader Joe's to Libertyville seems to be growing more and more popular - about a year ago, I knew of a few people who had written letters to the company - but now there seems to be a louder push for a store to open in our village. Hopefully they'll notice this facebook group and see our e-mails! (Make sure you send an e-mail too: http://www.traderjoes.com/about/location-requests-form.asp)

Oh, and don't forget to support the Chick-fil-a movement too! :)

Win a 1966 Ford Mustang!

Our friends and neighbors at the Waukegan Rotary Club are hosting their annual charity car raffle - this year's prize is a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible!


I know this isn't quite a Libertyville story - but I figure Waukegan is close enough.... When I worked for WKRS-AM in Waukegan, I was a member of the Waukegan Rotary club, plus my Grandfather was a member for a number of years, so I try and support them as often as I can.

Tickets are really inexpensive - $20 each or six for $100. They're only selling a maximum of 5,000 tickets, so you've got pretty good odds!

Purchase tickets here: http://www.waukeganrotarycarraffle.org/

Trib Ink!

The Chicago Tribune had a nice write-up this morning featuring the Village of Libertyville. The article was mainly a real estate piece, which talked about the affordability of housing in Libertyville. I have to agree - it's nice to see some areas of town with home prices that are more reasonable.

Trib story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/Lake_County_IL/ct-home-0416-libertyville-profile-chomes-20100416,0,7399824.story


The last line of the story, Mayor Weppler made a comment toward Trader Joe's - who the Village has been pursuing to take control of the vacant Fresh Foods/Franks Nursery lot on the far South end of town. As mentioned in this blog at the beginning of the year, Trader Joe's takes e-mail requests for potential locations - you can help Libertyville land a Trader Joe's by clicking at the link below:

http://www.traderjoes.com/about/location-requests-form.asp

MainStreet Libertyville / Brainerd Community Center Seek Volunteers!

Get/Remain Active In YOUR Community!

Hey Libertyville! Two outstanding organizations are in need of your help! If you're looking to become more active in our community - both, MainStreet Libertyville and the Brainerd Community Center are seeking volunteers! Both organizations need people to volunteer their time - or, of course, if you are short on time - money is a always welcome substitute! For both organizations - the amount of your time that is required is totally dependent on your availability!

For more information contact:

Mainstreet Libertyville
www.MainStreetLibertyville.com
847-680-0336

Brainerd Community Center
www.SaveBrainerd.org
847-722-8517

Libertyville Bank and Trust Shred Days!

Good-Bye Hitch Inn Post

I hope you weren't waiting to use any of your frequent customer points at the Hitch Inn Post Motel..... after being dormant for several years, the Hitch Inn Post has finally been torn down.

I haven't had a chance to drive by and see for myself - but the Daily Herald has some pictures on their website - http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=372167&src=63

RIP Dan "The Mailman" Harris

For anyone who may have him as their mailman, or like me, knew him as a regular at Downing's Bar - I wanted to pass on the sad news of the passing of Dan Harris, aka Dan The Mailman. An Irish Wake will be held for Dan at Downing's (431 South Milwaukee Ave - in between Jiffy Lube and The Liberty diner) this Sunday at 4pm. According to the Downing's Facebook page - "There will be free rum and cokes as well as free hot dogs. So please come and help us celebrate, share stories about the one and only Dan The Mailman. P.S. If you wanna bring a dish to pass that is cool too! Hope to see you there!"

From the Downing's Facebook page: