Taxpayers funding $52.8M Route 9 upgrade; residents raise safety concerns

Illinois Route 9 Sidewalk Sparks Homeowner Revolt

Illinois is set to receive $52.8 million in federal funding to modernize roughly six miles of Illinois Route 9, but a proposed sidewalk addition near Bloomington High School has sparked concern among nearby residents who argue the plan could create new safety risks and significantly alter their properties. The Illinois Department of Transportation project includes roadway resurfacing, drainage improvements, and pedestrian upgrades along Route 9 …

Taxpayers funding $52.8M Route 9 upgrade; residents raise safety concerns

(The Center Square) – Illinois is set to receive $52.8 million in federal taxpayer funding to overhaul roughly 6 miles of Illinois Route 9, but a proposed sidewalk near Bloomington