For the people who grew up in Chicago's NW burbs

Amusement park evicted, rides to be auctioned off
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/santasvillage.html
"A Kane County judge evicted North Pole Corp. this week, ruling in favor of land owner Sterling Bay, a Chicago development company. North Pole Corp. owner Hugh Wilson agreed to sell off the assets to pay Santa's Village's debts, estimated at more than $170,000."

Fan site:
http://www.santasvillage.net/

pics:
http://theimaginaryworld.com/svDUN.html