Illinois Michigan Canal Reparations in Utica Illinois Petition: Signature List Feed

Mrs. Janice Banks [Signature #168]

Sat, 25 Mar 2017 09:21:49 UTC

Mrs. Janice Banks, Center Barnstead, NH

Liz Todd [Signature #167]

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 12:08:31 UTC

Liz Todd, Morrid, Il

It's a mess! Morris area is horrid. The towpath is an embarrassment.

Mr Dave Avery [Signature #166]

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 07:47:43 UTC

Mr Dave Avery, Chicago, IL

Bob Hauser [Signature #165]

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 07:27:35 UTC

Bob Hauser, Chicago, IL

When we discovered the I&M bike path years ago we were delighted to leave the crowded urban paths of Chicago's lakefront for the beautiful, quiet, wildlife-laden path of rural Illinois. We so miss that ride from Buffalo Rock to Utica. It's a shame it takes this long to get the need repairs started to restore this gem!

Anonymous [Signature #164]

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 08:51:13 UTC

Anonymous, Ottawa, IL

If state funds are to be used to clean up the canal, those funds must include repairing the walk-path / bike-path. Reports I have heard about the project include filling the canal with water for boating! In my forty years in this area, I have never heard of anyone wanting to canoe the canal, but innumerable people that want the path improved. Lets make good use of the taxpayers money, especially since we have no state budget for necessities.

Mrs. kim hinshelwood [Signature #163]

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:32:57 UTC

Mrs. kim hinshelwood, Ottawa, Illinois

Mr. mark hinshelwood [Signature #162]

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:31:37 UTC

Mr. mark hinshelwood, Ottawa, Illinois

I agree that this area should be cleaned up and restored. It was a beautiful place to hike and ride at one point.

Bret Bonnell [Signature #161]

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 07:11:46 UTC

Bret Bonnell, Utica, IL

Rose Varney [Signature #160]

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:25:04 UTC

Rose Varney, Utica, Illinois

Nancy Barnes [Signature #159]

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 08:06:29 UTC

Nancy Barnes, Serena, IL

Mr Merlin Calhoun [Signature #158]

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 06:41:01 UTC

Mr Merlin Calhoun, Ottawa, il

The condition of the canal west of Morris is a disgrace. It has become more of an obstacle corse than a trail. The days of tourists driving down to ride this once beautiful trail are long gone. They no longer stop for an ice cream or cold drink along the way. They have stopped visiting the little gift shops and are no longer exploring the little towns along the way.
The States shameful neglect of this valuable resource has had a lasting effect on local tourism and commerce. Apparently the state of Illinois feels that it is more cost effective to post danger or trail closed signs than to actually maintain the trail.
The trail needs to be repaired.

Angie Benstine [Signature #157]

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 05:40:34 UTC

Angie Benstine, Utica, Lasale

Michael Hutchcraft [Signature #156]

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 05:06:05 UTC

Michael Hutchcraft, Ottawa, Il

Molly Williamson [Signature #155]

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 01:16:41 UTC

Molly Williamson, Utica, IL

Dina Baxter [Signature #154]

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:46:24 UTC

Dina Baxter, ottawa, IL

Please make necessary repairs to the washed out bridge on the tow path from Ottawa to Utica. Thank you!

Maureen Peterson [Signature #153]

Thu, 4 Jun 2015 04:06:50 UTC

Maureen Peterson, new lenox, Illinois

Jennifer Eustis [Signature #152]

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 08:38:47 UTC

Jennifer Eustis, LaSalle, Il

Mr Anonymous [Signature #151]

Sat, 8 Nov 2014 05:18:24 UTC

Anonymous, Plainfield, IL

Andrew Gaylord [Signature #150]

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 06:21:27 UTC

Andrew Gaylord, Ladd, Illinois

Rich Johnson [Signature #149]

Wed, 8 Oct 2014 09:12:49 UTC

Rich Johnson, Bensenville, IL

Mr Gregory Schmidt [Signature #148]

Sat, 4 Oct 2014 07:43:49 UTC

Mr Gregory Schmidt, Peru, IL

Mr Wayne Sirek [Signature #147]

Thu, 2 Oct 2014 07:50:28 UTC

Mr Wayne Sirek, Ottawa, Illiois

Keep the canal path open.

Kelly Waters [Signature #146]

Thu, 2 Oct 2014 06:44:09 UTC

Kelly Waters, Oglesby, Il

Ms Patti Mann [Signature #145]

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 07:59:41 UTC

Ms Patti Mann, Plano, Illinois

Ms. Dianne Keyt [Signature #144]

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 02:03:43 UTC

Ms. Dianne Keyt, LaSalle, IL

Ms Kim Henrikson [Signature #143]

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:17:44 UTC

Ms Kim Henrikson, Springfield, Il

Biking & walking along the towpath was wonderful when it was all accessible!

Mrs Tracey Bohl [Signature #142]

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:09:49 UTC

Mrs Tracey Bohl, Frankfort, IL

Kevin Bohl [Signature #141]

Wed, 24 Sep 2014 07:35:25 UTC

Kevin Bohl, Frankfort, Illinois

Even if its not possible to open the entire trail, is there any reason to keep the campsites (which are all on the trail before the washout) closed?

Mr Jeffrey Cook [Signature #140]

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:36:29 UTC

Mr Jeffrey Cook, Ottawa, IL

Mr Dale Seed [Signature #139]

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 04:13:25 UTC

Mr Dale Seed, Hebron, Indiana

Mrs. Gloria Alvarado [Signature #138]

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 03:19:39 UTC

Mrs. Gloria Alvarado, Utica, IL

The Illinois and Michigan Canal is a diamond in the rough. It could be an asset for tourism and the entire community and Illinois Valley. Why can't we have a canal as nice as the Hennepin Canal which is 20 miles west of Utica?

Emily Schaub [Signature #137]

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 02:26:54 UTC

Emily Schaub, LaSalle, Illinois

The canal used to be a beautiful place for easy hiking for those who have difficulties and for biking. However, now it smells and it's an eyesore. Fixing the canal up a little will help bring tourism and encourage locals to use the canal and promote healthy living.

David Tarnowski [Signature #136]

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 10:21:25 UTC

David Tarnowski, Peru, Illinois

Ms Gabi Huegel [Signature #135]

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 06:58:35 UTC

Ms Gabi Huegel, Toluca, Illinois

This area is part of our rich history!
Please restore it to it's glory :-D

Penny Holdcraft [Signature #134]

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:08:42 UTC

Penny Holdcraft, Utica, Illinois

Jerry Porter [Signature #133]

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 08:52:23 UTC

Jerry Porter, Peoria, Illinois

Mark Mason [Signature #132]

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 08:10:21 UTC

Mark Mason, Crest Hill, Il.

Utica Business Association [Signature #131]

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 03:24:21 UTC

Utica Business Association, Utica, Illinois

On 9/17/14, the Utica Business Association met for its monthly meeting and decided, as a united force, to sign this petition, and strive for compliance by our local, state and federal governments to finance and fix the problems with the I&M Canal and the towpath that is adjacent to the Canal. What was once a place for fishing, hiking, biking and relaxing, is now a cesspool of garbage, disrepair and deterioration.

Stacey Kinzer [Signature #130]

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:03:58 UTC

Stacey Kinzer, Utica, IL

Mrs Linda Robinson [Signature #129]

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 10:47:16 UTC

Mrs Linda Robinson, Diamond, il

we love to walk and bike on the trails!

Mr David Wiese [Signature #128]

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 10:31:00 UTC

Mr David Wiese, Peoria, IL

The canal was a huge part of my childhood in the 60s and 70s. What great opportunity to assure the tradition continues for future generations.

Ms Anonymous [Signature #127]

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 08:36:06 UTC

Anonymous, Utica, Illinois

Mr Randy Raridon [Signature #126]

Fri, 19 Sep 2014 06:52:36 UTC

Mr Randy Raridon, Tonica, IL

ms Cheryl Roush [Signature #125]

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:01:20 UTC

ms Cheryl Roush, Ottawa, Il

Love riding my bike from Ottawa to Utica! Miss doing this for the last 2 years.

Ms Nancy Bernardoni [Signature #124]

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 06:54:00 UTC

Ms Nancy Bernardoni, Utica, Ilinois

Our family and now grand kids too have spent many hours walking, riding bikes, and skating on the canal. We love the canal and think it's the towns greatest attraction.

Stephanie Lyons-Olsen [Signature #123]

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 04:37:53 UTC

Stephanie Lyons-Olsen, Lisle, Il

Fix the trail!! It's been out of service way too long. It's a STATE PARK trail and frankly it's embarrassing that we've let it go like this.

ms Jackie Olson [Signature #122]

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:00:29 UTC

ms Jackie Olson, Standard, Illinois

Samantha Brown [Signature #121]

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 09:02:49 UTC

Samantha Brown, Sheridan, Il, LaSalle County

I ride the canal often and am able to make it across the parts that are under construction. But I know many people wouldn't be comfortable with that, especially kids or older adults. I want everyone to be able to benefit from such a beautiful and safe pathway.

Niki Nation [Signature #120]

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 09:02:28 UTC

Niki Nation, Washington, Il

Pete Pawlak [Signature #119]

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 06:46:19 UTC

Pete Pawlak, Utica, IL

My kid like to fish in the canal because we just have to walk a block , and we're there. Due to the condition it's in now they can't fish it .

Mr Clayton Jaquins [Signature #118]

Thu, 18 Sep 2014 01:14:33 UTC

Mr Clayton Jaquins, Ottawa, Lasalle

Becky Kreiser [Signature #117]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:28:46 UTC

Becky Kreiser, Utica, Illinois

Mrs. Anonymous [Signature #116]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:12:39 UTC

Anonymous, Utica, Il

A clean and dredged canal would draw more tourists.

Elena Gaeta [Signature #115]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:02:14 UTC

Elena Gaeta, Spring Valley, Illinois

Bob Windy [Signature #114]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:45:03 UTC

Bob Windy, Chicago, IL

Kelly Picco [Signature #113]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:42:20 UTC

Kelly Picco, Utica, IL

Sandra Grubar [Signature #112]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:34:35 UTC

Sandra Grubar, North Utica, Il

Sue McKnight [Signature #111]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:03:26 UTC

Sue McKnight, Utica, IL

David Swartz [Signature #110]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:40:36 UTC

David Swartz, LA SALLE, IL

scott McKinney [Signature #109]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:08:59 UTC

scott McKinney, Peru, IL

Mr Brad Washkowiak [Signature #108]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:45:12 UTC

Mr Brad Washkowiak, LaSalle, Il

Please fix the washed out sections of the tow path. Also repair the spillway under and around Pecumsaugan Creek.

Janice & John Ryba [Signature #107]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:37:31 UTC

Janice & John Ryba, La Salle, IL

We used to ride our bikes on the path - so much fun. Would like to be able to do it again.

mrs Anonymous [Signature #106]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:27:27 UTC

Anonymous, Peru, IL

Charles Hale [Signature #105]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:08:50 UTC

Charles Hale, Manhattan, Illinois

Anonymous [Signature #104]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:07:02 UTC

Anonymous, Aurora, IL

The canal is not only good for tourism, it also has historical value. I have enjoyed hiking around it in the winter and summer and wish that it would be cleanup and maintained for all to enjoy.

Anonymous [Signature #103]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:46:22 UTC

Anonymous, Cherry, IL

Anonymous [Signature #102]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:33:02 UTC

Anonymous, oglesby, illinois

I think the entire canal from LaSalle to Utica should be restored with water, repaired, and a better surface on the tow path.

susan litwiler [Signature #101]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:00:51 UTC

susan litwiler, ottawa, il

I have ridden the whole I&M Canal Trail from the suburbs to LaSalle. The trail is in the worst condition from Ottawa to Utica. , very loose gravel, washouts getting worse, I would classify it as dangerous. Maintain it regularly and it wouldn't be such a huge task as it is now. The IDNR should be embarrassed to say the least, that the trail is in such disrepair here locally.If the other sections are in good shape, why not here as well?

Stephanie Casstevens [Signature #100]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 06:38:40 UTC

Stephanie Casstevens, Utica, IL

Natalie Benitez [Signature #99]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 06:27:59 UTC

Natalie Benitez, ottawa, illinois

Ms. Patti Shute [Signature #98]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 06:13:56 UTC

Ms. Patti Shute, Ottawa, IL

Judy Van Buren [Signature #97]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 05:59:45 UTC

Judy Van Buren, Utica, IL

The canal is a historical landmark and in Utica it is a disgrace. It tells our story through History and could be made into a tourist attraction so close to the LaSalle County Museum. Those tourists could pay back a return on your investment. Plus it is a gross looking mesquito pit right now

Anonymous [Signature #96]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 05:56:49 UTC

Anonymous, Hendersonville, TN

Linda Bennett [Signature #95]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 04:34:42 UTC

Linda Bennett, Oglesby, Il

Mr Curt Bennett [Signature #94]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 04:25:43 UTC

Mr Curt Bennett, Oglesby, Lasalle county

Get it done already !! I think we have waited long enough !!!!!!

Mr Ed Kappelman [Signature #93]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 04:25:15 UTC

Mr Ed Kappelman, Ottawa, Illinois

The I&M canal is a mess. I use the canal for recreation and transportation. The section of the canal between Buffalo Rock and Utica is impassible, hurting both recreational users and the economy of the towns affected along the towpath.

S Garner [Signature #92]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 03:56:44 UTC

S Garner, Marseilles, IL

It is very sad to have a bike path like the I & M Canal Trail in our area and be unable to use it because of the condition it is in.

mary ballerin [Signature #91]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 03:21:07 UTC

mary ballerin, spring valley, IL

Mr Larry Ballerine [Signature #90]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 03:17:28 UTC

Mr Larry Ballerine, Peru, Il

Miranda Grosenbach [Signature #89]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 02:18:14 UTC

Miranda Grosenbach, Leonore, IL

Diane Duggan [Signature #88]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 01:57:40 UTC

Diane Duggan, Ottawa, IL

Joe Jakupcak [Signature #87]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 01:33:22 UTC

Joe Jakupcak, Marseilles, Illinois

That frequent washout needs to be bridged.

Mrs. Joanne Gilkerson [Signature #86]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:43:54 UTC

Mrs. Joanne Gilkerson, Peru, Illinois

Mrs Jessica Bickett [Signature #85]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:37:49 UTC

Mrs Jessica Bickett, Priceton, IL

Alexander Chung [Signature #84]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:33:10 UTC

Alexander Chung, Peru, Illinois

Kathy Casstevens [Signature #83]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 12:15:19 UTC

Kathy Casstevens, Utica, IL - Illinois

Tourism is the new employer. It used to be manufacturing or/and farming. We need the Canal to look good and have bike paths/trails for the good of all of us.

Anonymous [Signature #82]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 11:39:51 UTC

Anonymous, Ottawa, Illinois

MS DEBRA LAMBERT [Signature #81]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:17:10 UTC

MS DEBRA LAMBERT, Peru, Illinois

Jeffrey Nichols [Signature #80]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:59:44 UTC

Jeffrey Nichols, Utica, IL

Living in Utica, I run the Canal Trail quite a bit. What a mess. It's disgusting with the algae growth. The trail east of Utica has been closed forever. Something needs to be done.

Samantha Werkau [Signature #79]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:28:04 UTC

Samantha Werkau, LaSalle, IL

Emily Zemanek [Signature #78]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:21:27 UTC

Emily Zemanek, Ottawa, Illinois

Anonymous [Signature #77]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:17:43 UTC

Anonymous, Peru, Il

Great value in need of repairs to attract tourist for our area!! Travel to WI and see theirs and then see tourist and revenue it will attract to our area!

ms melisaa coleman [Signature #76]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:03:12 UTC

ms melisaa coleman, ottawa, il

I have been riding my bike on this path since I was 8. I started running on this path a few years ago. It's such a beautiful path all the way up and past morris. People yell at me all the time for riding my bike or running on the streets. So please don't take away the path. I have no where safe to exercise outside. Plus I'm 60% Irish, we built it!

david mann [Signature #75]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:54:01 UTC

david mann, ottawa, Illinois

I used to walk and bike the canal path daily. Now the gear of being ticketed has taken something from my kids and myself that we very much enjoy. Please fix it.

Anonymous [Signature #74]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:47:25 UTC

Anonymous, Utica, Illinois

Nyree Fender [Signature #73]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:45:15 UTC

Nyree Fender, Oglesby, Illinois

Mr. Anonymous [Signature #72]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:32:18 UTC

Anonymous, Peru, IL

Marianne Perino [Signature #71]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 08:19:57 UTC

Marianne Perino, Ottawa, IL

I totally understand that funds are tight in this state and there are a lot of projects that have a higher priority. When the canal path was finally open before the flooding of 2013, it was so nice to be able to ride my bike in that direction, which I am most familiar with and which offers many options for fun activities and food! I appreciate all that you folks are doing and hope you can find a way soon to fix the path.

Jennifer Sorrentino [Signature #70]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:50:51 UTC

Jennifer Sorrentino, Neptune Beach, FL

Natilee Foster [Signature #69]

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:50:28 UTC

Natilee Foster, Heyworth, IL