Jim Roden, owner of the Framery in Ridgefield has sent the following letter to Metra Chairwoman Carole Dovis. A copy was sent to the railroad commuter agency’s Inspector General Hillard Heintze. Metra Board Chairman, Carole R. Doris 547 W. Jackson … Continue reading
The Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission gave preliminary approval to Metra’s proposed Ridgefield Train Station, but conditioned it on making multi-million dollar road improvements recommended by city engineering firm Patrick Engineering. The improvements, most overdue, according to Patrick engineers … Continue reading
The rumor mill says that Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley now favors the Viking Dodge site for a pool and community center, so perhaps this graphic by “Heck of a Guy” Crystal Lake blogger Allan Showalter of its fiery demise … Continue reading
The following are some observations on the traffic problems brought up by Metra’s proposal to purchase 17.3 acres on Country Club Road in Ridgefield for a new stop. As a long-time resident of Crystal Lake, I am very familiar with … Continue reading
On the way back from Wonder Lake, I found these two John McCain signs that didn’t hold up to Sunday’s wind. This yard sign got caught on this bush on Country Club Road near Ridgefield. The 4X8 foot one at … Continue reading
On the way back from Wonder Lake, I found these two John McCain signs that didn’t hold up to Sunday’s wind. This yard sign got caught on this bush on Country Club Road near Ridgefield. The 4X8 foot one at … Continue reading
Crystal Lake’s Jim Athans started his company Chemtool in Crystal Lake, built a modern campus facility on Ridgefield Road and expanded it. Now, business is growing so rapidly (revenue up 40% last year); he needs more space. He looked west … Continue reading
Crystal Lake’s Jim Athans started his company Chemtool in Crystal Lake, built a modern campus facility on Ridgefield Road and expanded it. Now, business is growing so rapidly (revenue up 40% last year); he needs more space. He looked west … Continue reading
