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Effingham council approves one new golf‑cart crossing on Willow Street for Homewood subdivision
Summary
The City of Effingham authorized a single golf‑cart highway crossing at Willow Street to serve the landlocked Homewood subdivision, citing safety tradeoffs. The ordinance amendment passed 4–1; council and staff stressed state driving‑license requirements and coordinated signage with IDOT.
The City of Effingham voted to add an authorized golf‑cart crossing on Willow Street for the Homewood subdivision after councilors weighed safety and access concerns. The motion to adopt the amendment to the municipal golf‑cart ordinance was moved by Commissioner Meisenheimer and seconded by Mayor Schutzbach; the council recorded a 4–1 vote in favor, with one commissioner opposing.
Supporters said Homewood residents are effectively landlocked without the crossing and that establishing an official crossing would create a visible place for drivers and…
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