Don't Let Fear & Rumors Block Illiana Expressway Study

The editorial board at the Northwest Indiana Times calls on Lake County residents to not let rumors and fears get in the way of studying the proposed Illiana Expressway.

(Lake County Commissioner Gerry) Scheub isn't the only person who has voiced criticism of the shorter version of the Illiana Expressway. Already, opponents are lining up against the Illiana.

Their criticism is premature, however.

What we need next are the facts, not rumors, suppositions and fears. ...

Let's see what the study determines before attempting to shoot down the proposal.