A large construction sign lies in the grass on the side of Route 47 just south of Route 71 in Yorkville on July 17, 2012, waiting to be erected when construction begins on Route 47 through downtown Yorkville. | Steven Buyansky~Sun-Times Media
The Prairie Parkway originally was proposed to cut into the heart of Kendall County. But the federal government has declared the project dead, and Kendall County now wants to get a share of money that was dedicated for the roadway. | File photo
Map of proposed Prairie Parkway
A decision this week by the Federal Highway Administration has all but killed the Prairie Parkway. Still, local officials who are evaluating the decision by an FHA administrator said reports of the death of the proposed connection between Interstates 80 and 88 are premature. “At …
