The Patron of Pocket Town
Clip: 1/16/2013 | 8m 17s
Lands' End founder Gary Comer gave much to his hometown. Has it done anything?
Lands' End founder Gary Comer dedicated much of his life to revitalizing his childhood home: Pocket Town, in Greater Grand Crossing. How much good has his $86 million (and counting) done? Chicago magazine editor Elly Fishman joins us with the story.
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The Patron of Pocket Town
Clip: 1/16/2013 | 8m 17s
Lands' End founder Gary Comer dedicated much of his life to revitalizing his childhood home: Pocket Town, in Greater Grand Crossing. How much good has his $86 million (and counting) done? Chicago magazine editor Elly Fishman joins us with the story.
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