More support for state park/trail for former Route 53 extension land lakecountyil lcfpd openlands illinoisdnr idot_illinois
The Lake County Board on Tuesday overwhelmingly endorsed a plan to preserve land set aside for the defunct extension of Route 53 as an open space corridor, a move some described as the opportunity of a lifetime.
Supporters are urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to authorize the transfer and include funding in the upcoming state budget to manage the property. IDOT spokeswoman Maria Castaneda said the agency looks forward to working with the IDNR and local partners to determine next steps. "When it becomes a reality, the Route 53 Greenway proposal will be nothing less than a triumph for all of Lake County," county board member John Wasik of Grayslake said after the vote.
Chris Kessler, a Lake County resident and director of policy at Openlands, an organization founded in 1963 to protect natural and open spaces in northeastern Illinois, was among the speakers who lauded the resolution in advance of the vote. "This corridor represents one of the most scenic landscapes remaining in Lake County, and we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fully unleash its value as an iconic nature trail and conservation area, where residents of our communities can treasure the atmosphere that makes central Lake County such an appealing place to live," she said.
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