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from David Stolman 
 
June 4, 2010 David Stolman District 20 Representative and County Board Vice-Chairman
 
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,David Stolman
  
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David Stolman
Lake County Board 
Representative District 20
 
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Lake County Transportation & Route 53

 
County Chairman Urges Tollway to Advance
Lake County Transportation Projects

Lake County Board Chairman Suzi Schmidt and Vice-Chairman David Stolman met with the new Executive Director of the Illinois Tollway, Kristi LaFleur, Tuesday to discuss Lake County transportation issues and request the Tollway give consideration to two key transportation improvement projects:  IL Route 53 and IL Route 120.
 
Chairman Schmidt emphasized that the Illinois Tollway is the appropriate agency to move these projects forward using the agency's "Context Sensitive Solutions" (CSS) process, which uses an inclusive approach to define the project improvements by involving stakeholders. The  I-355 Tollway project is an example.  

 
Chairman Schmidt said, "Improvements to these roadways will help our economy and improve the quality of life for residents who experience gridlock every day. We have to address Lake County's traffic congestion in order to create and retain jobs. I want to thank Ms. LaFleur for taking the time to meet with me and Lake County staff to learn more about these critical transportation projects."  
 
The "Unified Vision for the Central Lake Thruway" calls for the construction of a Route 120 by-pass from Volo to Grayslake that would be a four-lane boulevard in a wide 300-foot right-of-way. The plan is supported by the entire Lake County legislative delegation, along with 11 mayors, five Lake County Board members, and 12 elected bodies. While this is a State road, Lake County and local communities took the lead in this planning effort and conducted a feasibility study. The result was a strong local consensus. 

 
The Route 53 extension into Lake County is another key project that has broad support. Last April 76% of Lake County voters overwhelming showed their support for extending Route 53 in a non-binding referendum. 

 
In September 2001, IDOT and the State Toll Highway Authority, in their extensive Lake County Transportation Improvement Project (LCTIP), completed a draft report which identified the Route 53 extension as one of two finalist alternatives to decide between. To date, however, the State has not decided which option to pursue.
 
Additionally, both projects are included in the pending "Go To 2040" Regional Plan for the Chicago Area and they scored the highest in congestion relief and mobility opportunities. The Tollway Board is expected to discuss these projects at an upcoming meeting.
 
Schmidt added, "I hope the Tollway Board seriously considers moving these projects forward to improve transportation across the region."

 
290Eisenhower 

Construction Updates:

 

On Wednesday, June 2nd till Friday, October 29th, 2010

 

The Illinois Department of Transportation will resurface approximately 7 miles along Interstate 290/IL 53 from Higgins Road (IL 72) to Rand Road (US 12). This project will be constructed in stages. Traffic on southbound I-290/IL 53 will have permanent daytime lane closures from June 2nd till August 27th. Furthermore, traffic on northbound I-290/IL 53 will be impacted with permanent lane closures from August 27th to October 29th, 2010. Motorists should expect delays and use caution in the work zone. The Interstate 290/IL 53 project repairs will include bridge work, drainage improvements, and patching.

 

Please refer to the Interstate 290 website for further details:

 

  Interstate 290 Resurfacing Project 

 

 IDOT has also created a dedicated phone line for the Interstate 290 Resurfacing Project: 1-847-705-4696

  

IDOT appreciates your patience and urges the motoring public to begin to take necessary steps such as alternate route planning, car pooling, flexible work schedules, and public transportation to avoid anticipated travel delays

 

 Reminder:  Seniors Day Celebration 

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

 Libertyville

  June 9th from 9am-Noon

Free Event 

 

The Lake County Forest Preserve District's 38th annual Seniors Day celebration is set for June 9 at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville. It will run from 9 a.m. to noon and is open to Lake County residents 55 or older.

Music, bingo, boat rides, health screenings and more offered.

horseshoe Horseshoe Tournament starts at 10:00 a.m.

  

Bingo and registration for drawings are offered in the air-conditioned Visitors Center. Music is provided by a DJ who spins hit tunes from the '40s, '50s and '60s. 

Healthy snacks are provided by Whole Foods, watermelon, hot dogs, chips, ice cream, coffee and water will also be provided while supplies last.  
 

On the day of the event, Independence Grove is open exclusively for Seniors Day attendees and is closed to general preserve traffic until 1 p.m. The entrance to Independence Grove is located on Route 137, east of Milwaukee Avenue.

 

Many of Lake County township offices will provide bus transportation to the event.  

Registration is not required.

Admission is free. For more information call 847-367-6640 or visit: www.lcfpd.org

 
Community Events - This weekend:
 

Community Blood Drive

 

June 5, 2010

8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

at:

Alcott Center
530 Bernard Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  

 

If you would like to schedule an appointment call LifeSource at (847) 803-7943. More Information.

 

Vernon Township's Huge Community Garage Sale

   

Saturday, June 5, 2010
10:00am - 3:00pm 

Prairie View Train Station
 2701 N. Main St.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
 
All proceeds from the sale of spaces benefit the Vernon Township Food Pantry. Any questions please call 847-634-4600.
 

 

Document Destruction Event

June 5, 2010

Time 9:00 AM -11:00 AM

 

Location: Outside Public Service Center, 51 Raupp Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

 

Contact 847-459-2530
Email:
[email protected]

 

Cost Free