Main Street Meeting
Berwyn’s Cermak Road Corridor to Get “Main Street Makeover”

Berwyn’s historic Cermak Road is going to get a “Main Street Makeover”thanks to recently becoming part of the Illinois Main Street program.

The Main Street program is a comprehensive community revitalizationprogram that promotes the historic preservation and economic development oftraditional business districts.

Wendy Bell, Illinois Main Street Coordinator from Lt. Governor Pat Quinn’soffice, will lead a “visioning” session April 23 to talk about the benefitsof the Main Street program and how it will positively affect Cermak Road.

All Berwyn residents and Cermak Rd. business owners are invited to attend.

The meeting will include a question-and-answer session, as well as anopportunity for those in attendance to share their opinions, ideas andgoals for a revitalized Cermak Rd.

Attendees will also have an opportunityto learn about volunteer opportunities on various Berwyn Main Street committees.

The April 23rd presentation is open to the public and will be held in the community room of the Berwyn Police Department, 6401 W. 31st St.

Thesession will begin at 6:30 p.m. with food and refreshments. Bell’spresentation will begin at 7:00 p.m.
- posted by Mark @ 1:33 PM