'Frank The Tank' Is Winning Name Of Frankfort's Street Sweeper Contest

FRANKFORT, IL — The Village of Frankfort has unveiled the winning name of its recent Street Sweeper naming contest as "Frank the Tank," according to a release from the Village.

Over 100 submissions were received during the contest, and "Frank the Tank," which was submitted by Ben McGinn, was selected for its creativity and relevance. This name not only represents the fundamental role of the street sweeper in keeping Frankfort clean but also signifies the advanced technology of the equipment, according to the Village.

Mayor Keith Ogle expressed his gratitude to all participants for their enthusiastic engagement in the contest.

"We were blown away by the incredible response to the Street Sweeper Naming Contest. It's evident that our community takes pride in contributing to the betterment of Frankfort. Congratulations to Ben McGinn for his winning entry, ‘Frank the Tank,' which perfectly captures the essence of our street sweeping efforts."

The naming of "Frank the Tank," took place during Earth Day festivities on April 20 in Frankfort.