Hey all - sorry for the lack of updates lately. Frankly, there really hasn't been much to report on during this rough economic crisis. Development is at a standstill and unforunately, most of the news is bad.
I was driving down Route 12 the other day and noticed that the sign for Volo Village Corner Market (opening Spring 2007, er, 2008) had been replaced by a public hearing sign. I haven't been able to read the specifics yet, but I visited the VVCM website this morning and the entire project appears to have been scrapped and the land is for sale again.
I think that corner would be optimal for a food chain - particularly Sonic Drive-In. The famous classic carhop restaurants returned to the Chicago area in 2008, opening 3 locations in Bartlett, Algonquin, and Aurora. There is a distinct lack of restaurants along Route 12 between Wauconda and Fox Lake, and the theme of the restaurant ties in perfectly with the Volo Auto Museum across the street.
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Too bad about Volo Corner Market. I agree that there are too few restaurants in the area. I'm not sure I understand why either. Route 12 is very busy during spring/summer with traffic to Fox Lake. Guess we'll just have to wait out the recession, and probably the 2010 census. If I were a developer, I might wait for some up to date demographics.
On a brighter note, there's a digital IDOT sign at Rt 12/120 reminding people that if they want the Route 53 extension from Lake Cook Rd. up to Route 120, that they need to vote in favor of it on the April 7th ballot.
It's time for Route 53! Let's all vote in favor of this extension and make real progress on improving our roads!
I agree Rob on the Sonic. It's an awesome location for a drive up Sonic, scrumptious cheap food, and some good quality competition to Fratellos. Now if they could rid the BP replaced with a rock n roll Mcdonalds, we would be happening. It would tie in nicely with the downtown theme. Also, yes vote for Route 53, so real progress can be recognized. Only way good business's will be attracted to the county which then turns into better quality of life for all.
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