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Carol Stream library board gives president power to sell property May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The newly seated Carol Stream library board is giving its president the power to negotiate a sale — or lack of a sale — of its Kuhn Road property. It's the same authority the old board granted to its president that new board members objected to while campaigning for their seats.
New Carol Stream board president wants second look at land sale May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Eight months after the Carol Stream library board began looking into a possible sale of a 7.5-acre parcel of land on Kuhn Road, the new board president said Monday he's looking for a fresh start. In his first meeting since he and four allies on the Support the Library slate were sworn in, Jim Bailey said he doesn't believe the outgoing board president, Mike Wade, was giving the rest of the board the full story on negotiations between he and representatives of ManorCare, a Toledo, Ohio-based nursing home company that offered to buy the property for $1.35 million.
Attorney: New Carol Stream Library board legitimate May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The Carol Stream Public Library's attorney said Thursday night the five elected trustees sworn in Wednesday are indeed properly seated members of the board of trustees. The 3-page written legal opinion by Stewart Diamond of the Ancel Glink law firm brings to resolution a pending legal question that left direction and oversight of the library in limbo for 24 hours.
Carol Stream library trustees sworn in two weeks early May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Can Carol Stream have two library boards at the same time? Wednesday marked yet another unusual twist in what has become one of DuPage County's most unusual political sagas, when the newly elected board was sworn in two weeks earlier than scheduled — all in an attempt to prevent the outgoing board from trying to sell a 7.5-acre piece of property once intended for a new library.
Carol Stream library, nursing home agree on property price Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Officials from the Carol Stream Public Library and a nursing home company have agreed on a purchase price for the library's vacant 7.5-acre property, though a final deal hasn't been struck. Board President Mike Wade said Wednesday the library has accepted the company's latest offer to purchase the land for $1,350,000 — which is more than the company's initial offer of $1,225,000.
New regime at Carol Stream Library, but old challenges remain Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
With a new board majority set to be sworn into office, more changes could be on the horizon at the Carol Stream Public Library. But this time, it's likely the new board will just be changing back some of what the current board put in place since taking power nine months ago.
Carol Stream voters pick new voices for library board Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Nine months ago, a new majority took control of the Carol Stream Library Board and proceeded to fire the director, put land that once was intended for a new library up for sale, and censure an opposition board member. Now, that censured board member and four other candidates on his slate will take back control of the board.
Beekeeper donates $25,000 to Carol Stream libraryApr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
A Carol Stream volunteer beekeeper, Purple Heart recipient and philanthropist has decided to give his latest donation — $25,000 — to the Carol Stream Public Library. Lawrence DuBose, 92, says he developed a "habit of reading" from a young age, and it's something he'd like to pass onto younger generations. "If I can encourage people to read instead of wasting time on television, maybe I can do some good," he said.
Carol Stream Library board race grows increasingly bitterMar 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Libraries are supposed to be quiet places, but in Carol Stream, the local library is ground zero for one of the most contentious elections this year in DuPage County. Voters will get to choose from 10 candidates — running on two slates — for five positions. The outcome will determine the direction the library takes for the 39,000 residents it serves.
First offer puts nursing home on Kuhn propertyFeb 21, 2013 12:00 AM
A developer has expressed interest in building a nursing home facility on a vacant 7 1/2 acre piece of property owned by the Carol Stream Public Library, officials said Wednesday. Representatives from Lombard-based Alter 360, a realty firm representing the nursing home company, sent the library an offer to buy the land for $1,225,000, Board President Mike Wade said. The property at 2N540 Kuhn Road has been on the market since December and is listed for $1.8 million.
Is Carol Stream Library Board on verge of selling Kuhn Road property? Feb 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The sale of a 7½-acre site once intended for a new library in Carol Stream could be imminent. The Carol Stream Library Board is expected to discuss a potential sale of the property Wednesday during the closed session portion of its monthly board meeting, according to an agenda posted Monday.
Justin Moran: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Justin Moran, running for Carol Stream Library Board (4-year Terms)
Nadia Sheikh: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Nadia Sheikh, running for Carol Stream Library Board (4-year Terms)
Bonita Gilliam: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Bonita Gilliam, running for Carol Stream Library Board (4-year Terms)
Susan Galle: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Susan Galle, running for Carol Stream Library Board (4-year Terms)
Joshua Jeffrey: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Joshua Jeffrey, running for Carol Stream Library Board (2-year Term)
Edward Jourdan: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Edward Jourdan, running for Carol Stream Library Board (4-year Terms)
Patricia Johnson: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Patricia Johnson, running for Carol Stream Library Board (4-year Terms)
Jim Bailey: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Jim Bailey, running for Carol Stream Library Board (2-year Term)
Michael Wade: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Michael Wade, running for Carol Stream Library Board (4-year Terms)