Claar To Give State Of Bolingbrook Address Thursday

BOLINGBROOK, IL - This past weekend, the video advertising boards along Boughton Road reminded thousands of motorists near The Bolingbrook Promenade that this village's most recognized politician, Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar, has a big upcoming event on Thursday. In four days, Claar will deliver his annual State of the Village address inside the Bolingbrook Golf Club.

According to the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce, the Jan. 18 event goes from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and the program begins at noon. Based on recent history, it's highly doubtful Claar will be talking to a room full of empty chairs.

"With over 600 attendees each year, this is the premier business professionals luncheon in the suburban Chicago area. Roger C. Claar, mayor of the village of Bolingbrook, serves as the keynote speaker," the Bolingbrook Chamber proclaimed on its website.

These days, Bolingbrook has 76,000 residents

According to Bolingbrook's Chamber, here's a cost breakdown for attending Thursday's gala:

• Members are $70 and future members are $80.
• Platinum table sponsorships come with 10 seats and cost $1,000 for members and $1,250 for future members.
• Gold table sponsors get 10 seats and cost $750 for members and future members are $1,000.
• Silver supporter sponsors get two tickets and cost $300 for members and $500 for future members.

If you are interested in attending Thursday's event, visit this Bolingbrook Chamber website link here. Walk-ins are not allowed. Guests must register in advance, the Chamber noted.

You can register by phone by calling Bolingbrook's Chamber at 630-226-8420.

Image of Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar via village of Bolingbrook, secondary image via Patch Editor John Ferak