Illinois HR 854: CONGRATS-VILLAGE OF RIDGE FARM

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HR0854LRB104 21702 RMO 37296 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of 

4Pete Bill Kastanes of Oak Lawn on April 25, 2026; and

5 WHEREAS, Pete Kastanes was born in Oak Lawn on October 4, 

61963 and was raised in the South Shore, Roseland, and Ashburn 

7neighborhoods; he was a proud graduate of Bogan High School 

8and DeVry University; and

9 WHEREAS, After a successful career with American Express 

10Travel, Pete Kastanes found his true calling as the founder 

11and administrator of Vanished Chicagoland, a digital gold mine 

12of history celebrating the city's past businesses, 

13restaurants, and landmarks; and

14 WHEREAS, Pete Kastanes amassed a following of more than a 

15quarter of a million people through his website, podcasts, and 

16social media presence, creating a vibrant community where 

17Chicagoans could share memories of pizzerias, toy stores, and 

18concert halls; and

19 WHEREAS, Pete Kastanes recorded over 500 podcast episodes, 

20using his nearly photographic memory to transport listeners 

21back to the Chicago of their youth; and

HR0854- 2 -LRB104 21702 RMO 37296 r

1 WHEREAS, Pete Kastanes received the Chicago History 

2Museum's Citizen Historian Award in February 2025 for making 

3history available to everyone and fostering a respectful, 

4nostalgia-driven community; and

5 WHEREAS, Pete Kastanes was a man of the people whose zest 

6for life, sense of humor, and passion for storytelling will be 

7missed by all who knew him; and

8 WHEREAS, Pete Kastanes was the cherished son of Zoe and 

9the late Christ Kastanes; the proud brother of Bill and John; 

10and a dear nephew and cousin to many; therefore