June 9, 2015
Monday, June 8, 2015 at the DeKalb City Council meeting there was a number of individuals that spoke during public comments in support of the historic Egyptian Theatre. We would like to thank everyone that took the time to speak in front of City Council and get involved in the government process. We should all applaud those that take the time to speak and write to their elected officials so that they can make decisions that represent the community.
Thank you to these individuals that spoke at the June 8 City Council meeting:
- Shawn Lowe (Pro Sound Productions)
- Kathy Love (Egyptian Theatre Board President)
- Alex Riley (College student and past performer on the Egyptian stage)
- George Schippits (Childrens Community Theatre Board President)
- Rosa Balli (Owner of Rosita’s and Eduardo’s restaurants)
- Betsy Hendrey (Owner of The Confectionary)
- Nancy Proesel (Co-owner of Tapa La Luna restaurant)
- Beth Fowler (Owner of Beth Fowler School of Dance)
Additionally we would like to thank the following individuals that have sent letters of support to the City Council for the Egyptian Theatre. Click on names to read their letter.
- Matt Duffy (DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Executive Director)
- Edith Craig (DeKalb Public Library Communications Manager)
- Tricia Schumacher (DeKalb #428 District Art Coordinator)
- Lewis Williamson (Hampton Inn DeKalb General Manager)
- Debbie Armstrong (DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director)
- Ed Marsh (DeKalb Native and Hollywood Visual Effects & Producer)
- Vicky Torres (Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb Hotel Manager)
- Tracy Nunnally (NIU School of Theatre Technical Director and Owner of Hall Associates Flying Effects)
- Ken Stein (League of Historic American Theatres Executive Director)
- Ray Binkowski (Owner of FitWorkz DeKalb)
- Brenda Lehan (Owner of S.O.A.S. Apparel & Design)
- Sean Frazier (Northern Illinois University Associate Vice President / Director of Athletics)
