CONTEST: When Will Bolingbrook Welcome its 75,000th New Neighbor?

When will Bolingbrook welcome its 75,000th new neighbor? That’s the question the village is putting to everyone, with a contest and prizes.

Enter the the village’s contest by picking the date and you could win a prize, including the stunning 50th anniversary commemorative coin. The contest is part of the celebration of Bolingbrook’s 50th anniversary year.

“People may have the impression that there isn’t much home building in Bolingbrook anymore,” says Mayor Roger Claar. “It’s not the heyday of booming growth like the 1960s and 1970s, or even the 1980s and 1990s, but then, we’re not looking for that, anymore. Nevertheless, our new housing market is strong.”

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The Village of Bolingbrook has averaged about 120 new homes a year for the last nine years. The population has grown from 5,000 people in 1965, the year Bolingbrook was officially incorporated, to 50,000 in 1996, and 70,000 in 2006.

To enter the contest, pick the month, date and year when Bolingbrook’s population will first hit or exceed an estimated 75,000 due to newly constructed homes.

Hint #1: it’s pretty sure to be this year, in 2015, during the village’s 50th anniversary year.

Hint #2: It may be sooner, rather than later. It all depends on how fast new houses are built, bought, closed, and occupied by our new neighbors.

“Don’t delay in getting your entry in, and don’t pick a date late in the year,” said Sandy Swinkunas, chair of the 50th Anniversary Committee, that is sponsoring the contest.

Entrants must be Bolingbrook residents and 18 years or older. Only one entry per person allowed (Bolingbrook isn’t Chicago).

Enter by using the contest form on the Bolingbrook50 Facebook page, or shoot an email with your name and best guess to Happy50@Bolingbrook.com.

Keep up with 50th anniversary happenings by liking Bolingbrook50 on Facebook.

Visit the Bolingbrook50 website for local history, events and more.

Questions? Suggestions? Shoot an email to Happy50@Bolingbrook.com