Machesney Park hosts Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest

From press release

The Village of Machesney Park announces its annual Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest, and encourages residents to bring holiday spirit into their neighborhoods by decorating their homes.

To make a nomination, residents can call Machesney Park Village Hall, (815) 877-5432, or fill out a contest entry form available at Village Hall, on the Village Web site, www-machesney-park.il.us, or send an e-mail to: lorim@machesneypark.org.

Village President Tom Strickland says the annual outdoor decorating contest always brings a competitive spirit among neighbors. “It’s great to see entire blocks of homes that light up with holiday spirit, and I’m looking forward to seeing what our residents come up with this year,” he said.

Nominations will be accepted now through Tuesday, Dec. 15. The top three winners will be announced and awarded prizes at the Village Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21.

For more information, contact Lori Mitchell, village clerk, or Karen Lemmons, Community Development director, Village of Machesney Park, (815) 877-5432.