Public Officials Gather for Algonquin’s Western Bypass Groundbreaking

A press release from Congressman Don Manzullo: FINALLY! Manzullo, Durbin Hail Start of Algonquin Western Bypass Project [ALGONQUIN] U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said the strong resolve of local officials, business leaders and frustrated motorists led … Continue reading

U.S. Senators and Postmaster General May Settle Algonquin Bypass Conflict

Here’s an update from Bradford W. Meador, Manager, Property Management, Great Lakes Facilities Service Office, on what’s happening with the disagreement between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Postal System about the taking of parking spaces from the Algonquin … Continue reading

The Bypass’s Algonquin Post Office Problem – Condemnation Not a Possibility

I’ve been wondering why the Algonquin By-PassĀ  is proceeding so slowly. Wish I could remember where I read that the Illinois Department of Transportation now has concluded it needs part of the Algonquin Post Office property. Regardless, I decided to … Continue reading

Algonquin Bypass to Begin, Plus Route 14 Crystal Lake to Woodstock and Route 47 and Tollway Makeovers Set

$92 million is earmarked for the Algonquin Bypass. When first proposed it would have cost half that much. $63 million will be spent to make Route 14 four lanes all the way from Crystal Lake to Woodstock, where it will … Continue reading