MainStreet Libertyville honored with award

At the recent Illinois MainStreet state conference, MainStreet Libertyville was awarded the Lt. Governor's Award for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization in the category of fundraising for the Twilight Shuffle 5K Run held on Labor Day weekend. Race directors Beth Kraft and Stephanie Herbek were thrilled that the Twilight Shuffle was honored with this award. “With tremendous support from our sponsors, volunteers, and the MainStreet Libertyville organization, we work very hard to make the Twilight Shuffle a family-friendly, successful event year after year. We're proud to have our efforts recognized by Illinois MainStreet.” Pam Hume, Executive Director said, "We are so fortunate to have 2 very organized, dedicated co-chairs as Stephanie and Beth. This event has become a much anticipated community event. With the course running through the east side of Libertyville the residents turn out to encourage the participants. It's a fun day for everyone!"

MainStreet is a nonprofit volunteer-based organization which began in downtown Libertyville in 1989. It is one of 46 communities associated with the Illinois MainStreet Program, developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Its mission is to enhance and retain economic stability through historic preservation in the downtown. A past Great American MainStreet award winner, the organization hosts 55 days of events each year including Out to Lunch in Cook Park, Farmers Market, Dickens of a Holiday, Let's Wine About Winter, First Fridays, Trick or Treat on MainStreet, the historic House Walk, Car Fun on 21. 98% of its financial support is derived through business and residential memberships, sponsorship opportunities and fundraising. More information can be found at www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.