Lowell Council Candidate Runs Against Illiana Expressway

A candidate for the Lowell, Indiana town council says he is opposed to the construction of the proposed Illiana Expressway, reports the Northwest Indiana Times.

Says John Alessia:

"One of the many reasons I choose to live in this community is because of its small-town appeal. ... The toll road would rob us of what we cherish on a daily basis," he said.

If elected, Alessia said he will work with his fellow councilmen to "clearly communicate" to local, state and federal lawmakers that the project is ill-conceived and shortsighted.