Berwyn wants parks not parking lots
The Mayor of Berwyn, Illinois proposed replacing Serenity Park with a parking lot. Within days, he had to withdraw his proposal due to opposition from constituents and other elected officials.
Berwyn
Berwyn is a suburban city just outside Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. Berwyn is home to more than 57,000 residents. The City of Berwyn is coterminous with Berwyn Township. Known as the City of Homes, Berwyn has the most significant collection of Chicago bungalows anywhere.
John Dunlevy has lived in Berwyn since 2010.
City of Berwyn (city government) website: www.berwyn-il.gov
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