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Monthly Archives: June 2013
We’re Looking for a Sign
Literally, we’re looking for a sign. In particular, the “Welcome to the Village of Round Lake Beach” sign at the east “Gateway” into town. We believe it was removed when Lake County DOT did the Rollins Road / Hook Drive … Continue reading
Posted in Construction / Maintenance, Planning
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Bars and Beer: Essential to Community
Do YOU have a place near home where “everybody knows your name“? “Making your way in the world today Takes everything you’ve got Taking a break from all your worries Sure would help a lot Wouldn’t you like to get away? … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Walkability
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Roundabout Fallout
Wow, saw the first effects of the Monaville Rd / Cedar Lake Rd Roundabout Construction Project detours yesterday. Insane amounts of traffic on Orchard Lane right through the middle of the Country Walk Subdivision. You know what? Orchard LANE can handle it, … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycling, Children, Planning, Walkability
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A Perfect Fit for Panera!
We need one of THESE… … in THIS space (a rather rare-in-strip-malls, wide-format parking space)… at THIS local business… With so many meetings and “Let’s meet for coffee” going on at our local Panera bread, most of the cars we see bring … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycling, Business
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