Volunteer with MainStreet!

MainStreet Libertyville looking for a few great volunteers!

Libertyville, IL) – As MainStreet Libertyville wraps up another successful year of programs and promotion of downtown Libertyville, the organization is now actively recruiting volunteers for 2011!

“Whether it’s a few hours at one event, or coming in to the office every week to help, we have available positions that fit anyone’s schedule. So if you have very limited availability or too much free time on your hands, we have a place for you!” explains MainStreet Libertyville interim Volunteer Coordinator, Jim Moran. “We have volunteers who have a wide range of skill sets,” says Moran.

MainStreet Libertyville organizes and staffs over 50 days of events annually, including the upcoming “Let’s Wine about Winter,” and Labor Day weekend’s Twilight Shuffle 5k running event. Volunteers are needed to help run the various events. Other areas MainStreet is looking for help, includes openings on the committee level, including members for the organization and promotions committees. Additionally, MainStreet is actively looking to recruit a Volunteer Coordinator.
Those interested in learning more about becoming more involved with MainStreet Libertyville are encouraged to call MainStreet Executive Director Pam Hume at 847-680-0336, or e-mail executivedirector (at) mainstreetlibertyville.org. For those who are not interested in donating time, but would like to show their support; financial donations can be sent to MainStreet Libertyville’s new address: 160 East Cook Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048.

Libertyville Home Values on the Rise!

Good news for those looking to sell a home in Libertyville - according to Amy Alderman's story in the Libertyville TribLocal - home sales in town have increased by 12 percent! Home sales in Libertyville have far exceeded surrounding areas - Countywide, home sales have only increased 3.9 percent.

Story: http://triblocal.com/libertyville/2011/01/03/home-sales-increased-by-12-percent-in-2010

Mayor Terry Weppler is quoted in the story as saying: “Talk to anyone about why they moved to Libertyville and they would say it would be because of the schools and downtown,”

I couldn't agree more with the mayor! This is a good reason why it's important to support MainStreet Libertyville! Are you a member? Visit the MainStreet website, or just e-mail me (jimmoran77 (at) gmail.com) if you want more information on becoming a member and/or MainStreet volunteer.

Charles "Peanut" Tillman's Cornerstone Foundation Event

Chicago Bears cornerback Charles "Peanut" Tillman will be hosting a fundraising event for his Cornerstone Foundation charity at Casa Bonita in Libertyville.

This looks like fun - I'm going to try to be there!



From the Casa Bonita Facebook page:
Spectacular buffet offering a vast selection of Casa Bonitas favorite appetizers. Also included are complimentary World Famous Casa Bonita Margaritas, Beer, Wine and soft drinks. For dessert a delicious sweet table donated by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory!

TICKETS
Adults $75.00 Children $50.00 (17 and under)
May be purchased by contacting Casa Bonita 847-362-4400 or Steve Espisito 847-831-7939.

www.charlestillman.org
www.casabonitalibertyville.com

Help Pepsi Save Brainerd!

The Brainerd Community Center is in the running for a $50,000 grant!

Click here to vote - http://www.refresheverything.com/brainerdcommunitycenter

Make sure you, and your friends, vote as often as possible!

More Blog Updates Coming Soon!!

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

2011 is already shaping up to be a big year for me personally, plus a big year for all of us in the Village of Libertyville. If you haven't heard already - I've jumped into the race for Libertyville Village Board. I'll have a website launched soon that will outline my position on many of the issues that I feel are the most important/relevant to the residents of Libertyville. As always - I enjoy your feedback! If there is an issue/topic important to you, or you would just like to say "Hi," please send me an e-mail: jimmoran77@gmail.com

Also, don't forget to follow me on facebook!

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Libertyville's Ike Reilly - NYE Show at the House of Blues

Libertyville's resident rock star, Ike Reilly will be preforming a special NYE show at the House of Blues in Chicago.

Friday 12/31/2010
Doors: 09:30 PM
Show: 10:00 PM

Prices:
$24.00 - GA - Advanced
$26.00 - GA - Day Of
Ages: 21+

Back Porch Stage @ House of Blues Chicago

Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 923-2000

More info: www.houseofblues.com

Ike Online: www.IkeReilly.net


For Your Viewing Enjoyment

Please enjoy this clip from the WGN/CLTV show Chicago's Best TV - I had the pleasure to have breakfast with Walter Payton's daughter, Brittney.

 

Please review and consider signing our petition

Dear Friend,

As either a resident of the Village of Libertyville, or a stakeholder in what happens in our village, I would like to invite you please take a moment to review and consider signing the following petition. If you agree with our mission to make the Libertyville village government more transparent to the residents and stakeholders by broadcasting the audio and/or video of the board meetings online and/or on television, please follow the link to www.libertyville.tv to sign our petition.

Our Petition Statement:

We the undersigned wish to express our desire to see the Village of Libertyville Board meetings made available to the public on the Web and/or TV.

We ask the Libertyville Village Board to make every effort to investigate realistic options for the broadcast and distribution of video and/or audio of the meetings. New technology options allow this to be accomplished at little to no expense to the Village.

In short, we want more transparency from our local government. Please make our Village Board meetings more accessible.

Recent coverage in TribLocal: http://triblocal.com/Libertyville/detail/195286.html

To sign the petition, visit: http://www.libertyville.tv

Please note - during these tough economic times, the Village of Libertyville has had to make very difficult decisions concerning tax increases along with the termination of several hard working village employees. We understand that the village simply does not have a lot of money to spend on any new initiatives; however there are several very lost cost alternatives that have not been explored. Right now, we would like to show the village board that there is indeed an interest in accessing board meetings via the Internet and/or cable television.

Thank you for your time! Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback,

Jim Moran
Jimmoran77@gmail.com

Genevieve Gratz 1911-2010

Longtime Libertyville resident Genevieve Gratz has passed away at the age of 98. Here is a link to her obituary - http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyherald/obituary.aspx?n=genevieve-huebsch-gratz&pid=143936229

One item of note - besides the Gratz family being a prominent fixture in Libertyville for over the past century, Mrs. Gratz's grandson Ken Griffin is #97 of the Forbes List of Richest Americans.

Visitation will be from 5-8pm tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Burnett-Dane Funeral Home. Services will be held 11 am Thursday at the United Methodist Church. Memorial gifts to the Paramedic Units of the Mundelein and Libertyville Fire Departments were her wishes. For information, 847-362-3009.

Where Have I Been?!?!!?!

Sorry

For those of you who have been checking the site for updated Libertyville news - I'm sorry there hasn't been any updates in a while... life has kinda got the best of my time lately. As always, if there is something you'd like to see on the blog, of if you have any feedback - feel free to e-mail me @ jimmoran77@gmail.com


Ike Reilly Video @ Libertyville's Brainerd Building!

Libertyville's resident rock star (who will be performing Sunday afternoon, August 8th at this year's Lollapalooza) has come out with a new video - If you are a LHS grad, check out the backdrop to most of the video - it's the Brainerd Building!


Dog Days of Summer - 2010!



From the a Dog Days press release:

Take a leisurely stroll with your dog into the quant shops of Downtown Libertyville, or see and feel the exhilaration of the nationally recognized sport of “DockDogs-Big Air Dog Jumping”. During Libertyville’s Dog Days of Summer held Fri-Sun, July 9-11th you will have a chance to experience both.

Libertyville is proud to be Host City for the exciting three day highlight event featuring “DockDogs-Big Air Dog Jumping” Road to the National Championship. You will see Speed, Explosion , Big Air and SPLASH as dogs run down a 40 ft. dock and jump into a 27,000-gallon 20x40 foot pool. The event will feature 150 nationally ranked top jumping dogs competing for prizes and rankings. The competition is simple and exciting, the dog with the longest leap wins! There is a Local Competition at 3:30pm on Saturday, July 10th. During this competition 10 local dogs will jump for prizes and the title of ‘Libertyville’s Big Air Dog’.

MainStreet Merchants are dog friendly all year, however this weekend they are especially dog friendly hosting doggie related events. Examples include: Beef flavored snow cones from Starbucks, Studio West’s PhoDogRuffy Contest, Touche’ Salon’s paw-nail painting and dog friendly dining in the park or on the outdoor patios of Egg Harbor Café, 545 North and Mickey Finn’s. Cook Park will feature the Lake County Sheriff’s drug sniffing K-9’s, Ask a Vet with Dr. Brown from Greentree Animal Hospital and Family/Dog Fun Hour. You can attend St. Lawrence Episcopal Church’s dog blessing ceremony or take a test drive with your pup at one of many Libertyville Auto Dealerships. A fun time for your Pup and the entire family!

You can find a complete schedule and times at www.pamperedpupz.com

Dog Days of Summer is produced by Pampered Pup’z and sponsored by MainStreet Libertyville, PNC Bank, Libertyville-Mile of Cars, Petranek’s Pharmacy and Austin’s Saloon & Eatery.