The pairing of jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown is one of those rare combinations where all parts seem to fit. As high school sweethearts at a performing arts school in Cincinnati, Petra and Andy grew up together as artists.
How much is a paperwork mistake worth? In the case of a Macomb road project, the answer is about $125,000.
The project calls for improvements to the intersection of Bower Road and Route 136. The work will be paid for by the city, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and a grant through the Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP).
The original low bid of $969,922 came from Laverdiere Construction.
Older cities generally have some older trees. A city council member suggested Macomb be prepared for the replacement process by starting a tree farm.
Alderman At Large Dennis Moon said Macomb could use some city-owned land just east of Oakwood Cemetery to plant the trees.
"The newer part of Oakwood needs some trees. The older part is losing a lot of its trees because of storm damage and they are getting some age on them," Moon said.
The public hearing on the Wigwam Hollow Road bridge replacement project
More information is now known about plans to replace the Wigwam Hollow Road bridge in Macomb.
A public hearing on the project was held during the City Council's September 4 meeting. Eric Moe of McClure Engineering said the bridge will be widened from 20 feet to 30 feet. A sidewalk will be added on the east side for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Moe said the bridge will be doubled in length to 200 feet. It will stretch from Jana Road to Woodland Lane. He said the new length will prevent floodwaters from topping the bridge.
It could soon cost more if you violate certain ordinances in Macomb.
City staff researched the fines charged in other college towns in Illinois and drafted a proposal for aldermen to review.
“We're not trying to target anybody unless they target us,” said Seventh Ward Alderman Clay Hinderliter. “If they choose to do the right thing, everything will be fine.”
Aldermen will hold first reading of the changes on Tuesday, September 4.
For the most part, the fines will increase $50 if aldermen approve the changes.
