Showing posts with label Illinois. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Illinois. Show all posts

What Makes America Sweet

My family and I  live in a town in Illinois, that doesn't really have any farmhouses or barns, except located right outside of town.  So imagine as we are driving to our appointment today to do our taxes, what catches our attention? A scene that reminds me of a movie called Sweet Land, a lovely movie to watch if you enjoy a historical romance.   Husband tells me that we will be taking photos of these beauties once we return from our appointment.

On our way home, we stopped by the place below and took a couple of pictures.  I am sure we looked like tourists to drivers on the highway (haha).  

We think the owner purposely placed the American made car in front of the barn, as well as a boat on the side.  There aren't any homes next to it.   The area is well kept while the barn is aging. It is as if the owner is trying to tell those who pass by here a message.  Maybe it is a personal one or a critical one.  I interpret it as these are symbols of American history, and we shouldn't forget it.  My hubby thinks it could be a memorial in honor of a loved one.

I say it is open to interpretation.  

What do you say?




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Illinois to start using Photo Radar in July

Illinois will begin using photo radar in freeway work zones in July. One mile per hour over the speed limit and the machine will get you a nice $375.00 ticket in the mail. Beginning July 1st, the State of Illinois will begin using the speed cameras in areas designated as "Work Zones" on major freeways. Anyone caught by these devices will be mailed a $375.00 ticket for the FIRST offense. The SECOND offense will cost $1000.00 and comes with a 90-Day suspension. Drivers will also receive demerit points against their license, which allow insurance companies to raise Insurance rates

This is the harshest penalty structure ever set for a governmental unit involving PHOTO speed enforcement. The State already has two camera vans on line issuing tickets 24/7 in work zones with speed limits lowered to 45 MPH. Photos of both the Driver's face and License plate are taken. Pass this on to everyone you know who might be affected!!!

For more info: http://www.dot.state.il.us/press/r033005.html

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