Politics & Government
Lake County Greenway Plan Gets $1M In State Funds
The funds would pay for a master plan that would aim to transform the defunct Route 53 extension into a state park or greenway.
LAKE COUNTY, IL — A longtime plan to create a greenway out of land acquired for the defunct Route 53 extension in Lake County is moving forward after $1 million was allocated in the state budget to create a master plan for the project.
The 12-mile corridor from Long Grove north to Grayslake could be transformed into a state park or greenway, the Daily Herald is reporting.
“A greenway will forever protect one of the most scenic landscapes in Lake County and unleash its value as an accessible conservation area that residents can enjoy, all while spurring economic development,” said Chris Kessler, director of policy at Openlands, a regional conservation group.
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