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Resident asks Rockford council to delay Elks Club demolition bids due tomorrow

5688544 · August 18, 2025
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Summary

A public speaker asked council to pause demolition bids and the planned auction of the former Elks Club, saying the owners hope a new developer can preserve the building and generate substantial design, construction and tax revenue.

Jennifer McGinnis told the Rockford City Council on Aug. 18 that she and her husband are asking the city to delay demolition bids for the former Elks Club while they attempt to transfer the property to a buyer with resources to restore the building.

“My husband and I made this decision together with the intent for the building to be brought back to life at its highest and best use as an…

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