MEMORIAL-PETE B. KASTANES

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HR0854
LRB104 21702 RMO 37296 r
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of
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Pete Bill Kastanes of Oak Lawn on April 25, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Pete Kastanes was born in Oak Lawn on October 4,
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1963 and was raised in the South Shore, Roseland, and Ashburn
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neighborhoods; he was a proud graduate of Bogan High School
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and DeVry University; and

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WHEREAS, After a successful career with American Express
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Travel, Pete Kastanes found his true calling as the founder
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and administrator of Vanished Chicagoland, a digital gold mine
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of history celebrating the city's past businesses,
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restaurants, and landmarks; and

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WHEREAS, Pete Kastanes amassed a following of more than a
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quarter of a million people through his website, podcasts, and
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social media presence, creating a vibrant community where
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Chicagoans could share memories of pizzerias, toy stores, and
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concert halls; and

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WHEREAS, Pete Kastanes recorded over 500 podcast episodes,
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using his nearly photographic memory to transport listeners
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back to the Chicago of their youth; and

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WHEREAS, Pete Kastanes received the Chicago History
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Museum's Citizen Historian Award in February 2025 for making
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history available to everyone and fostering a respectful,
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nostalgia-driven community; and

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WHEREAS, Pete Kastanes was a man of the people whose zest
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for life, sense of humor, and passion for storytelling will be
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missed by all who knew him; and

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WHEREAS, Pete Kastanes was the cherished son of Zoe and
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the late Christ Kastanes; the proud brother of Bill and John;
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and a dear nephew and cousin to many; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we mourn the passing of Pete Bill Kastanes and extend our
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sincere condolences to his family, friends, and the many
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followers of Vanished Chicagoland; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Pete Kastanes as an expression of
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our deepest sympathy.

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