An anonymous donor has come forward to offer the Winnetka Park District $3 million to shore up funding for the Elder Lane and Centennial beach project, but questions remain how this new donation could impact a similar one made by billionaire Justin Ishbia. The donation and a letter regarding it were presented to the Winnetka Park District Board during a Dec. 14 meeting by the anonymous donor’s .
A billionaire’s donation offer still has Winnetka Park District officials wary as commissioners weigh the merits and drawbacks of the proposed agreement. A proposed agreement for a $3 million donation from billionaire resident Justin Ishbia to the Winnetka Park District ruffled feathers at the Nov. 30 Park District Board meeting. Several members of the board, along with public commenters, .
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The Winnetka Park District is soldiering on with plans to rebuild Elder Lane and Centennial beaches after a lawsuit by resident Rob Schriesheim was dismissed by a Cook County judge. The lawsuit, which alleged the proposed land swap between the Park District and billionaire future resident Justin Ishbia is in violation of the public trust doctrine, was dismissed by Cook County Circuit Judge Eve .