Large letters mark entry to Waukegan’s beach and port; ‘We thought the letters would look pretty cool’

Large letters mark entry to Waukegan’s beach and port; ‘We thought the letters would look pretty cool’

Approaching the intersection of Grand Avenue and Sheridan Road from any direction, people cannot miss the new six-foot-tall letters brightly painted in four different colors spelling out “Waukegan.” A closer look reveals that each of the letters standing on the southeast side of the intersection contains artwork created by local artists, with a variety of messages enameled onto each letter. Rachel Cantin, a planner with the city who oversaw the …