I was the high bidder (only bidder) on the property ... The Dallas ESD board met tonight and could either accept or reject the sale .. should know tomorrow (later today) ... If the sale is allowed I will be needing to find funding to rehab this grand structure into a community center.. Illinois is a basket case financially but if any Illinois freepers have decent political connections to a US rep or senator that could get this project done under the guise of putting construction workers to work that would be wonderful.
I really wish you the best, nice to see this might have a happy ending. I hope you keep us posted as to how this goes. Unfortunately have no political clout or influences.