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Committee weighs one‑way conversion on Kenwood Street near Pioneer School but favors education and coordination
Summary
West Chicago officials reviewed a study on converting one block of Kenwood Street to a southbound one‑way to ease school arrival/dismissal congestion. Traffic staff and Commander Reevely warned of mail, garbage, emergency‑response and resident impacts and recommended improved signage, school coordination and targeted officer presence instead of a partial one‑way conversion.
The committee examined a traffic study and public‑safety analysis about converting one block of Kenwood Street near Pioneer School to a one‑way (southbound) street to ease morning arrival and afternoon dismissal congestion. Presenters and the police commander urged caution and recommended education, signage and coordination with the school rather than an immediate street‑configuration change.
Alderman Adina Soto (presenter) framed the proposal and asked whether the conversion would be limited to a single block and which direction would be used. Commander Reevely, introduced by the…
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