Category: Press Coverage
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ABC 5:00 News Segment Spotlights Our Protest — Watch the Coverage!
We rallied a big crowd for a Labor Day demonstration against the new fees and fencing at Gillson Park. Marching from Elmwood Dunes to Gillson’s South Beach, we highlighted the public’s right to free lakefront access. We received significant media coverage from ABC 7 News, boosting our cause’s visibility.
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Today’s Press Highlights Continued Community Pushback Against Gillson Beach Fence
With today’s new article in The Record North Shore, Wilmette Park District’s controversial fence at Gillson Beach continues to face intense scrutiny, with the community’s persistent opposition gaining significant press coverage. From local papers to international outlets, the issue has sparked on average nearly one story every five days. Read on to celebrate our continued…
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Latest Chicago Tribune Coverage
Our campaign continues to draw attention to the embattled Wilmette Park District. Today, the Tribune published another article, this time emphasizing the community’s response to the fence at Gillson Park’s South Beach and the district’s willful lack of communication, contrasted with surveys for far less impactful decisions. You can read the full article here: Wilmette…
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A Heartfelt Plea to Preserve Joy at Gillson Park
In today’s Chicago Tribune, Wilmette resident Mary Ann McGinley has eloquently captured the community’s deep sense of loss and frustration over the new fence and fee system at Gillson Park’s south beach. For half a century, this beach has been a treasured sanctuary for families, where children could build sandcastles and create lasting memories.
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International Media Spotlight on #UnfenceGillson Movement
The Unfence Gillson campaign to preserve open access to Gillson Park’s south beach is gaining major traction! We’re thrilled to share that the movement was recently featured in the Daily Mail, an internationally renowned publication. In their article, “Wealthy residents of idyllic Illinois town left furious as council erects ‘eye-sore fence’ that blocks stunning views…
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Breaking News: Op-Ed Highlights Community Outrage Over Gillson Park Fence Decision
The press is taking notice! A just-published op-ed in the Chicago Tribune has spotlighted the increasing community outrage and press coverage over the Wilmette Park District’s decision to install a fence at Gillson Park without proper public input. This decision, made in the dark, has sparked a wave of anger and frustration among residents who…