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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Update: City Council Approves Grant for Marvin's Toy Store

Crystal Lake City Council on Tuesday night awarded a $10,000 grant to Marvin's Toy Store, a new toy store looking to located in downtown Crystal Lake.

Update Jan. 15, 11:30 p.m. The Crystal Lake City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the $10,000 grant for Marvin's Toy Store, expected to open April 1, in the former Downtown Emporium location (near Finn McCool's), 64-A Williams St., Crystal Lake. Lori McConville, a member of Prairie Grove School District 46 Board, told council members she has been working on plans for the store for the past five years. As a member of the educational community, McConville said she has an understanding for the need to offer toys that promote educational play. In other news, the council also approved the request by Willow Creek Church Crystal Lake to hold a baptism event at Three Oaks Recreation Center on Sept. 8, and the final development plans for the…

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