Theodora Teddy Anderson

Although 2006 was a breakthrough year in that we were able to hire a part-time staff person to help Executive Director Theodora Anderson with office and computer tasks, we still require almost 10,000 volunteer hours a year to complete our work plans. (Each of the four committees prepare Work Plans at the end of each year.

In her presentation, Waukegan Main Street Executive Director Theodora Anderson spoke to this theme and our accomplishments of the last five years.

Theodora Anderson, Executive Director, anderson@waukeganmainstreet.org

At the ceremony, Quinn presented 26 awards in five categories, including Illinois Main Street Executive Director of the Year to Waukegan Main Street's Theodora "Teddy" Anderson.
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"Teddy Anderson has shown tireless leadership and provides an extraordinary level of service as executive director," Quinn said.

Waukegan Main Street's Theodora "Teddy" Anderson won Illinois Main Street Executive Director of the Year and Waukegan Main Street was recognized as a Premier Program.

Theodora Anderson, Executive Director, anderson@waukegandowntown.org

Executive Director, Theodora Anderson

THEODORA ANDERSON, Executive Director, Waukegan Downtown Association DAVID BURRUS, Vice President of Product Management, ChoiceParts, LLC

Waukegan Main Street Executive Director Theodora Anderson said the decision was "sad to hear" after the local business community had joined in lobbying Shimer to remain in Waukegan.But at the same time, Anderson expressed understanding for Shimer's position."I guess there were two reasons given for their decision, and they are sort of overwhelmingly in favor of Chicago," she said."They feel they will be able to better recruit new students, which has been a major concern for them, and they will have more access to (financial donors)."Those are two fairly compelling reasons, although I'm told they really like the proposals from Waukegan," Anderson added."I can accept (the decision).I'm just sad to see them leaving Waukegan.Having a four-year college here was an asset for our quality of life."Both Hyde and Anderson said they will monitor the future of the buildings owned by Shimer along the 400 block of Sheridan Road and the square block to the west.