I heard a while back that there are plans to 'save' the prison. It's an iconic piece of real estate, so it'd be nice to see it restored and maintained.
That section of I80 in Joliet is going to be a nightmare for close to 18 more months. They're going to tear down the old steel bridge over the Des Plaines River as part of a major project that will grind traffic to a standstill. I hope to experience the completed area roadway before I croak...
We just booked a couple days at Marrick State Park on the Mississippi in Wisconsin near Fountain City over Columbus Day holiday. We'll take the kayaks - there are some nice trails through the backwaters that we haven't paddled for 15 years or so. Time to reconnect with some of those old river...
Saw a jar of peanut butter at the Pot Luck Saturday and thought Hmmm, never tried mac-n-cheese like that before. Damn tasty! It's not bad on Swedish meatballs either!