Tag: Empire

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Why IDOT wants bike lanes on Rt 9

By:  Diane Benjamin A lawyer friend/reader sent me a copy of the Illinois State Bar Association email newsletter.  This story was in it: https://www.illinoislawyernow.com/2019/07/new-illinois-transportation-budget-to-benefit-illinois-bicyclists/ July 1, 2019 is a notable day in the history of transportation in Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill that puts $45 billion towards state construction projects. Within […]

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Bike Lanes on Empire? Not a joke!

By:  Diane Benjamin How many bikes have you seen using the existing bike lanes?  One?  Two?  None? (I see far more bikers heading to Dawson Lake in the country) The State is planning to finally fix Route 9 through town.  Thursday Bloomington wants your input at a public hearing from 4:30 to 6:30 at City […]