You ride the bike path named for Robert McClory, but who was he beyond the signs? McClory was a longtime Lake Bluff resident and Republican U.S. congressman (Illinois’ 9th District, 1963–1969). A lawyer and community advocate, he focused on infrastructure, public safety, and constituent services, earning a reputation for steady, bipartisan leadership.

In Washington, McClory worked on transportation, veterans’ affairs, and environmental protections, while maintaining ties to Illinois’ north suburbs. Although not a central figure in Watergate, his era overlapped with the investigations and legal proceedings that reshaped trust in government. He publicly urged accountability and supported reforms to strengthen ethical standards in Congress.

This program highlights McClory’s broader impact locally and nationally, including how Watergate-era pressures influenced policy and civic life in Lake Bluff.

Registration is required at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lakebluffhistorymuseum/2237788.