Yesterday, Lake County residents voted overwhelmingly to extend Route 53 into Lake County. The vote was merely advisory and will not necessarily lead to immediate action. Route 53 currently ends at Lake Cook Road at the north end of Palatine.
Proponents of the plan believe that an extension of 53 would alleviate the gridlock that oppresses much of Lake County. Opponents fear an extension would undermine the quality of life for residents and destroy wildlife and nature preserves.
For perspectives, see Route 53 Referendum Question, Build 53 Yes, Vote No to Extending Route 53.
Thanks, Dave. The header picture is of the boat launch in the Fox Point neighborhood of Barrington. Fox Point is on Lake-Cook Road, just west of Ela.
If you click on the “About” page at the top, you’ll see I write the location of all my header pictures. I always post pictures from the area.
Thanks for your question.
Laura
Love the pic. Is this in our area? If so, where?
I feel bad for the people in the way of the extension. But the extension would reduce the traffic in Barrington and Palatine at least for a number of years. I hate driving home at night because our roads turn into parking lots.