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Machesney Park committee approves honorary 'Gary Jury Way' designation for Melbourne Avenue

Public Improvement Safety Committee (Village of Machesney Park) · February 17, 2026

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Summary

The Public Improvement Safety Committee approved Resolution 13R 26 to place honorary signage designating Melbourne Avenue between Illinois 251 and Orlando Avenue as Gary Jury Way, following a Harlem Township recommendation and a staff report recommending approval.

The Public Improvement Safety Committee voted to approve Resolution 13R 26 to honorarily designate a portion of Melbourne Avenue as "Gary Jury Way." The motion was moved by Trustee Bailey and seconded by Mr. James; the committee voiced 'aye' and the motion carried.

Mitch Hilden, reporting for staff, said Gary Jury, the late Harlem Township supervisor, "passed away in April 2025," and that the Harlem Township supervisor and board adopted a recommending resolution on Jan. 21, 2026. Hilden told the committee the township requested that the village purchase and install honorary signage on Melbourne Avenue between Illinois 251 and Orlando Avenue to recognize the designation.

Staff recommended approval of the request. Chair (unidentified) asked for questions; none were raised before the committee voted. The committee approved the village-funded purchase and installation of honorary signage recognizing the designation as Gary Jury Way.

Next steps: the village will arrange for procurement and installation of the honorary signs following normal purchasing and installation procedures.