Glen Ellyn in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Chris McClain

Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations/CSBO

— 2008 - 2021 —

Chris McClain Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 5, 2026

1. Chris McClain Marker

Inscription. Chris was known and appreciated for his knowledge, kindness, hard work and sense of humor. Chris' vision and determination changed the financial and facilities trajectory of District 87. He was responsible to those he served, humble in his accomplishments, and never strayed from doing what was best for students. His legacy will benefit untold future generations of students, families, and staff.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 2021.

Location. 41° 52.762′ N, 88° 3.547′ W. Marker is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is at the intersection of Crescent Boulevard and Park Row, on the right when traveling east on Crescent Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 671 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn IL 60137, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Soldiers Pathway (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Duchon Field (about 800 feet away); Thomas B. Duffy Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); John F. Scull Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert F. Morgan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bruce Capel (approx. 0.2 miles away); COD DuPage Public Art Project 2022 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gold Star Mothers (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Ellyn.

Also see . . . Chris McClain obituary from 2021. (Submitted on September 8, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 5, 2026

2. Chris McClain Marker

The McClain Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 5, 2026

3. The McClain Center

Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.