$20M Navy Pier donation to be announced Thursday

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Thursday, July 17, 2014
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A $20 million donation, the largest private gift in the history of Navy Pier, will be announced Thursday.



It reportedly comes from the Polk family that operated Chicago-area furniture and appliance stores for years.



Nearby Gateway Park will reportedly be renamed Polk Park.



The money will partially fund a huge renovation project at Navy Pier.


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