š± How will the RandāRoute 83āKensington overhaul change your commute?
Mount Prospect, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Mount Prospect! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will the RandāRoute 83āKensington overhaul change your commute?
- Whatās next for the contested Kensington Business Center warehouse plan?
Also on today's calendar: Comedian Adam Burke (Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!) in Arlington Heights! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the football player hit the vending machine? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and more humid, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Village Considers $1.6M Contract For Major Intersection Redesign (journal-topics.com) ā Mount Prospect is moving ahead with a $1.6 million engineering contract to kick off a major redesign of the RandāRoute 83āKensington intersection, aiming to ease chronic congestion and cut-through traffic. Backed mostly by state and federal funds, the 2027ā2028 project would add turn lanes, new signals, sidewalks, and a shared-use path to improve safety and traffic flow. 
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ā¢ Warehouse Plans Goes To Board Despite Resident Concerns (journal-topics.com) ā Mount Prospectās Planning and Zoning Commission has narrowly backed a 97,605-square-foot warehouse at 1600 Bishop Court, sending the controversial plan to the village board. Neighbors and commissioners raised concerns about truck traffic, safety, and the projectās speculative nature, while village staff argued it would revive a long-vacant office site in the Kensington Business Center. Ā Ā Ā
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š Nearby News
Des Plaines
- Arson Determined In Des Plaines Condo Fire That Injured 7 (patch.com)
- Midwest Film Festival celebrates 21 years with five day Midwest Royale (reelchicago.com)
Arlington Heights
- Arlington Heights forms task force to study historic preservation rules (dailyherald.com)
Northbrook
- Kidsā Duathlon Returns To Northbrookās Ed Rudolph (patch.com)
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