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Cook County Sheriff's Office transforms prison transport bus into mobile library for children
By Keisha Patel
Blanche Jones Charitable Trust donates to Polo Library, Senior Center
Luis Martinez
Luis Martinez
Reporter · Naperville, IL
Luis Martinez has been a voice in the Naperville community for over 7 years, focusing on local events and community initiatives. With a background in sociology from Illinois State University, he combines his academic insights with his passion for local activism.
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The Blanche Jones Charitable Trust was created by Blanche Jones in 2002 to be used for charitable purposes upon her death and it keeps on giving. Jones personally selected trustee advisers Patricia Saunders, Mike Davis and Paula Faivre. She also listed the priorities of the trust to be the Polo Area Senior Center and the Polo Public Library. The trust began distributing funds in 2007. As of 2026, the Blanche Jones Charitable Trust has donated $364,190 to the senior center and $339,075 to the library for a total of $703,265.
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