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‘Not closing’ Yorkville American Legion says, as building gets listed for sale · Kendall County News - Shaw Local

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  Speaker 1: Not closing. Yorkville American Legion says as building gets listed
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  Speaker 1: for sale that i'd written by Joey Weslow. This article
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  Speaker 1: is being read by an automated voice brought to you
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  Speaker 1: by Everlett. Long a staple of the community in a
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  Speaker 1: familiar gathering place, the Yorkville American Legion is undergoing some changes.
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  Speaker 1: According to a statement, the American Legion is looking to
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  Speaker 1: develop a new or improved space designed to better support programs,
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  Speaker 1: events and services for both current and future generations. The
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  Speaker 1: Post currently is located at nine oh five four Veterans
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  Speaker 1: Parkway in Yorkville. The building has long served as a
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  Speaker 1: meetings and events having for local veterans and residents, like
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  Speaker 1: during the annual Lenten Fish fried Dinners. The property has
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  Speaker 1: been listed for sale. According to comments on line from residents,
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  Speaker 1: the Yorkville American Legion Post is not closing, according to
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  Speaker 1: the group's statement, our mission remains strong, and our commitment
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  Speaker 1: to supporting veterans and providing a welcoming gathering place for
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  Speaker 1: the community continues to guide every decision we make, the
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  Speaker 1: group said. In its statement, the Legion said no final
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  Speaker 1: decisions have been made. We sincerely appreciate the continued support
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  Speaker 1: of our members, neighbors, and community partners as we explore
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  Speaker 1: opportunities to strengthen the future of our post. The group said.
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  Speaker 1: You can learn more about the Yorkville American Legion post
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  Speaker 1: by visiting Yorkville Legion dot com