A Korean War veteran, John Clark is the Post Commander for the Irving American Legion Post 425 and the Commander of the VFW in nearby Taylor Springs. He is recognized with the Studs Terkel Humanities Service Award for his volunteer service at the Irving Area Historical Museum, where he serves as a Board member and has been instrumental in making displays, acquiring military items for the museum, and providing upkeep and maintenance on the museum building. According to his nominator, Village President Harold Jurgena, Mr. Clark has ?donated countless hours to our community.?
Select Illinois Humanities Council programs are now available for listening or download at Chicago Public Media (WBEZ) as a part of Chicago Amplified, a web-based audio library of diverse public events recorded throughout the Chicago region.