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=== Reuben G. Soderstrom Plaza ===
[http://www.reubengsoderstromfoundation.com/tributes-plaza.html The Reuben G. Soderstrom Plaza] was dedicated in Streator, Illinois on September 2, 2012. The date, officially proclaimed "Reuben Soderstrom Day" by Illinois Governor [[Pat Quinn (politician)|Pat Quinn]], featured a day-long celebration and Labor Day Parade in which Soderstrom was posthumously honored as Grand Marshall.<ref>Quinn, Pat. Illinois Governor's Proclamation. Signed August 16, 2016.</ref> The Plaza features a bronze statue of Soderstrom by Peoria sculptor Lonnie Stewart, and is adorned by [http://www.reubengsoderstromfoundation.com/downloads/rgs_quotes.pdf 12 plaques] containing selected quotes from Soderstrom. The plaza was built through labor donated by David Raikes and the men and women of Laborers’ Local #393, Bricklayers #6 and #21, Electricians #176, Plumbers #130, Operating Engineers #150, Cement Masons #11 and the Illinois Valley Building Trades. Landscaping was provided by Jeff Berfeld.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.reubengsoderstromfoundation.com/tributes-plaza.html|title=Statue Dedication: Streator Celebrates "Reuben G. Soderstrom Day" In Illinois|website=Reuben G. Soderstrom Foundation|access-date=May 11, 2018}}</ref>
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