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Residents urge council to block sale of Detweiler Playground marina property, citing public trust and river access
Summary
Several residents and neighborhood groups told council they oppose a proposed sale of Detweiler Playground/Marina land held by the Detweiler Playground Trust, raised questions about trustee conflicts of interest and urged the city to explore options to preserve public river access and open space.
Multiple residents addressed the council during the public‑comment period on March 24 to object to a reported plan by the Detweiler Playground Trust to sell large portions of the Detweiler Playground and marina property along the Illinois River.
Speakers, including Joyce Bloemenschein (Friends of Riverfront Park), Tricia Leffler and Julie Dodge,…
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