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Diana O'Kelly
December 3, 2014
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| Peterson Road Project Update |
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The final areas of concrete and asphalt pavement to be installed for the season were completed this past week, with the exception of one driveway turn lane. The focus of some of the work last week concentrated on closing up as much of the project as possible prior to shutting down for the winter. Completion of this work will allow additional lanes to be opened on Peterson Road and on Illinois Route 83 in the next couple of weeks.
Striping on Illinois Route 83 started Monday and is expected to be complete before the end of the week. Striping on Peterson Road will begin at the end of this week and is expected to be complete by mid-December. Please be alert for the new traffic patterns. Other work scheduled for this week includes installation of erosion control blanket throughout the project as well as general site cleanup. Please note all activities are subject to weather and may be postponed.
Truck traffic on westbound Peterson Road to southbound Harris Road remains restricted. Please follow the posted detour.
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| What is Adaptive Signal Control Techonology? |
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Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) is a newer type of technology encouraged by the Federal Highway Authority to reduce congestion and delays on area roadways. ASCT reduces delays and congestion by continually adjusting the length of traffic signals along the corridor. For more information on ASCT, please visit https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/everydaycounts/technology/adsc/
After more than 2 years of planning, design, and construction, the adaptive traffic signal system along Aptakisic Road was activated in October. Along with Lake County DOT staff, an engineer from Rhythm Engineering (developers of the InSync adaptive system) set the traffic signals along Aptakisic Road corridor from Parkway Drive to Brandywyn Lane to adaptive mode. The corridor was then monitored for proper operation of the new system.
In the coming weeks and months, a consultant hired by the contractor will be validating the operation of the system looking for improvements in congestion and intersection delay.
This is one of the first locations for this type of technology. Multiple area agencies including the Federal Highway Authority, Illinois Department of Transportation, and other counties & municipalities are monitoring the technology along this corridor for future use in their jurisdictions.
With this project in place, Lake County DOT alongside IDOT have identified Gilmer Rd from Fremont Center Road to Midlothian Rd as the next corridor to try jointly together. Plans were developed and a contract was awarded to a contractor this fall with the expected completion of the project to be in the fall of 2015.
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The Lake-McHenry Veterans and Family Services program will host an open house on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 3 - 7 p.m. The free event will take place at the program's new location, 100 S. Atkinson Road, Suite #203 in Grayslake. Veterans and their families can learn about the numerous resources available on a local level such as free screenings, support groups, crisis intervention, emergency housing, and family and group therapy.
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Park District Classes for Seniors
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| Have you attended any Mundelein Park District classes for Seniors at the Regent Center Click here for their December program. |
| For those of you who vote at Fremont Township, we are working on adding more lighting in the community room. Many of you felt the lighting is inadequate. |
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Recycle towels, sheets, blankets, eye glasses, shoes
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If you have used towels, sheets or blankets that need to be recycled, please consider bringing them to Fremont Township at 22385 Rt 60, Mundelein to be donated to local Animal Shelters. Please drop them in the bin on the front porch. This keeps them out of the landfill and puts them to good use.
We also accept eye glasses and shoes to be recycled year round. We are also in need of food and personal items for the food pantry. |
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Recycle Electronics at Wauconda Township Saturday
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Wauconda Township will be hosting an electronics recycling event this Saturday, December 6 from 9 am til noon at 505 E Bonner. They will also accept florescent light bulbs. Click here to see the items they will accept.
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| Recycle your Christmas Tree Lights in Mundelein |
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Now through January 31, 2015 anyone interested in recycling their old holiday lighting can bring their items to one of the following locations between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Village Hall, 300 Plaza Circle
- Public Works Facility #1, 440 E. Crystal Street
- Fire Station#1, 1000 N. Midlothian Road
- Fire Station #2, 1300 S. Lake Street
Only the light strands themselves will be taken; bulbs do not have to be removed from the strands. However, light strands connected to wreaths, garlands, or other material cannot be taken. Residents dropping lights off at the Village Hall are limited to two 25-foot strands or equivalent length. If you have any questions or bulk drop-offs, please contact the Public Works and Engineering office at 847-949-3270. |
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Congratulations to Chuck Bartels who was sworn in as the new County Board Member in District 10. If you would like to hear from Chuck, his email is cbartels@lakecountyil.gov.
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| See you at the Indoor Farmers Market |
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Dakotah's Indoor Farmers Market started November 1, and is open every Saturday through March from 9am-3pm at 631 N. Midlothian Ave. in Mundelein.
Enjoy shopping with many local food artisans at this indoor location! Sweet and savory pies, fresh fish, soup, honey, jams, pickles, sauces, salsas, fresh flowers, baked goods, and so much more! There is something new every week. More info
facebook page
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The Village of Mundelein & Mundelein Park District Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks will be at Kracklauer Park on Friday, December 5.
Starts at 5:30 p.m.
The Village of Hawthorn Woods Tree Lighting, December 5 at 6 pm. Join Mayor Mancino, the Village Board of Trustees, Village Staff and Hawthorn Woods neighbors at this annual event.
Mundelein Police Academy Alumni Association Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser on Friday, December 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mundelein Police Department, 221 North Lake Street, immediately following the annual tree lighting ceremony (being held at Kracklauer Park). There will be a silent auction with authentic sports memorabilia and a raffle with gift certificates to local merchants .Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years of age, and children 4 and under are free.
Mundelein Fire Department Blood Drive December 6th from 9:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Mundelein Fire Station #1 (1000 N. Midlothian Road) - Walk ins are welcome. Reservations are welcome in advance at www.lifesource.org or 1(877)543-3768. Code MN10.
Fremont PTO Holiday Boutique is on December 6 from 9 am to 3 pm at Fremont Intermediate School Gym at 28754 Fremont Center Road. There are many vendors. Hope to see you there!
Mundelein Show Choir Workshop Concert will be at 7 pm on Saturday December 6. Admission $5
Tickets are now available at the Concierge Desk for the Grand Dominion Singers' Holiday "Deck the Halls" concerts on Friday, December 12th at 7 pm and Sunday, December 14 at 2:30 pm. The event will be held at the Grand Dominion Lakeside Lodge, 3555 Grand Dominion Circle.Tickets are $8 each (until the day of the concert when they become $10 each). Doors will open half an hour before the concert. Children are welcome to attend and will enjoy some special songs.
Choral Boosters Breakfast with Santa/Craft & Gift Boutique
December 13, 2014
Mundelein High School's Choral Boosters will hold a Breakfast with Santa and Craft & Gift Boutique Saturday, Dec. 13, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the MHS Cafeteria. Cost of the breakfast is $5 and an additional $3 for photos with Santa. Patrons are welcome to include their pets in a picture; however, dogs must be on leashes.
Friends of the Fremont Library Used Book Sale
1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, Il. 60060
Saturday Dec. 13, 10:00 - 4:30
Sunday Dec. 14, 1:00 - 4:30
The NORTH CENTRAL O GAUGERS Model Railroad Club, Inc. will also be running their Model trains from 10:00-4:00 on Sat. Dec. 13 and Sunday Dec. 14 from 1:00-4:00 Christmas Theme The kids(young and old) will have fun watching all the different trains.
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Diana O'Kelly
Fremont Township Supervisor
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