Despite bids well over original estimates, the first phase of an environmental education facility at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods is anticipated to begin June 1.
Resurfacing of Townline Road (Route 60) from east of the Des Plaines River to Riverwoods Road, in Mettawa, will require daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting, on Monday, the Illinois Department of Transportation has announced.
The Lake County Forest Preserve District moved $2 million into its current capital plan to match grants or donations for an environmental education center at Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area.
Local hot spots
Updated 5/2/2021 12:13 PM
There is no escaping it road work season is back. Here are some key local projects to know about so you can with any luck avoid traffic jams.
Cook County• Reconstructing and improving Lake-Cook Road between Raupp Boulevard and Hasting Lane in Buffalo Grove and Wheeling. Related work this year includes rebuilding southbound lanes of Buffalo Grove Road and Route 83 and completing work on Weiland Road from Route 83 to Woodstone Drive.
• Resurfacing Ballard Road from Rand Road in Des Plaines to Greenwood Road in Niles.
• Resurfacing Route 83 from Higgins Road in Elk Grove Village to Golf Road in Mount Prospect.