Wednesday, May 30, 2007

I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction photos


I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction photos

Includes a glance at a portion of the
Interurban bicycle and walking trail.

I've seen three or four cars go past these signs, drive on the missing road and then try to do a 3 point turn in the mud further down the street. It seems quite clear to me that the road is indeed closed.

I'd like to see a giant map around there, or perhaps a well marked waterproof box like the realtors use to offer maps of the area to give lost tourists and locals a clue on how to get where they're going since Recreation Drive is closed on that side.



Although the road is closed, the Interurban bike/hike path
is still open and is getting a lot of activity.
Click here to see the future plans for this bike path. (PDF)




Where did Recreation Drive go?


Handy links...

IDOT's plans for this project
Also see www.dot.state.il.us
MacArthur Blvd extension plans over 1-72 includes Hazel Dell Road and Recreation Drive.

Springfield Parks Bicycle trails


Springfield area bicycle map (PDF)

Links to more Springfield & Illinois bike trails

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Bicycling resources


Illinois Department of Transportation bicycling maps

IDOT Bicycling Information

Illinois Bicycle rules of the road (PDF)

Photos of unusual bikes and other vehicles


More Springfield Photos

East Lake Drive bicycle and walking path

Leo's Italian Pizzeria

Old Capitol Art Fair 2007 photos
Uncle Chuck's Greenhouse
Edwin Watts Southwind Park Update May 20, 2007

Fire at former Branch Facility on Recreation Drive...
Westbound I-72 traffic / construction zone
Another alternative energy car !
Name that Springfield location...part 2
Suttill's Gardens
Habitat for Humanity store

Name that farm equipment
Monical's Pizza near Meijers
Sugar Angel
Baskin Robbins 31 cent scoop night!
Future home of the Holy Land Diner ?
2003 Cingular High Dive Show at Illinois State Fair...
Humphrey's Market - the flowers are in !!!

Sushi Beautiful Sushi
The dog water fountains at Washington Park
Springfield Clinic Building Project tree removal
The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!
Lincoln Library renovations
Cute puppies
Name that restaurant...part 15
Pizza Machine

Scenes from various local parks this weekend...
Greater Springfield Home and Builders Show
Super Home Expo Building and Remodeling show photo...
llinois Products Expo photos
As the deer...
Old Capitol Plaza
Wendy's Chicken Chainsaw Toddy

Smoker's lungs
Lincoln Land catcher signed by Seattle Mariners
The Cub's Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit
Ryan O'Malley with the Chicago Cubs
Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith
Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006
Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Dinner at Little Saigon
Springfield Dog Park
EMI Manufacturing Jacksonville Illinois
Illinois State Fair photos
Powerlight Fest photos
My first Illinois State Fair Parade (see photos!)
My trip to Decatur

Springfield, Illinois email list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois

Leo's Italian Pizzeria


Leo's Italian Pizzeria


Photos are of a stuffed sausage and spinach pizza.



Leo's offers instore coupons for a free order of these boscostix
if you order a 2 topping stuffed pizza.
(see photo below)

A local dentist told me about this place.
We were discussing Garcia's pizza in Decatur
and that led a recommendation of this restaurant.
He also remembers Garcia's frozen mint lizards.


You can click on a photo for a larger view.



Leo's Italian Pizzeria

(217) 483-8998

Cuisine: Italian Pizza

414 N Main
Chatham, IL 62629

Update: February 03, 2008

Kathryn Rem: A la carte - Vito’s Italian Pizzera opening Wednesday

Published Sunday, February 03, 2008

The spot that had been LEO’S Italian PIZZERIA in Chatham for several years is opening Wednesday as VITO’S ITALIAN PIZZERIA.

The menu will include both Bavetta family recipes and some from the old Leo’s.

Hours are from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Vito’s will offer delivery and carryout; a drive-through window is being added.

Read entire article at:

www.sj-r.com/business/stories/24527.asp

Update: October, 2007

Leo's Italian Pizzeria in Chatham has closed


I don't know if the Leo's Pizzeria in Petersburg is related to the Chatham one...

Petersburg residents pitch in at pizzeria while owner is injured

Published Monday, October 22, 2007

PETERSBURG — Ben Hollis and brothers Matt and Jeff Heubner, members of the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department, were up to their elbows in soapsuds Sunday evening as they washed stacks of dishes at Leo’s Pizza on Petersburg’s downtown square.
Read article at:
http://www.sj-r.com/News/stories/18591.asp


More Springfield Photos

Humphrey's Pizzeria is now open!
Name that restaurant...part 20
Getting to Wrigley Field
What kind of bird is this? (From Lake Springfield...

East Lake Drive bicycle and walking path

Old Capitol Art Fair 2007 photos
Uncle Chuck's Greenhouse
Edwin Watts Southwind Park Update May 20, 2007

Fire at former Branch Facility on Recreation Drive...
Westbound I-72 traffic / construction zone
Another alternative energy car !
Name that Springfield location...part 2
Suttill's Gardens
Habitat for Humanity store

Name that farm equipment
Monical's Pizza near Meijers
Sugar Angel
Baskin Robbins 31 cent scoop night!
Future home of the Holy Land Diner ?
2003 Cingular High Dive Show at Illinois State Fair...
Humphrey's Market - the flowers are in !!!

Sushi Beautiful Sushi
The dog water fountains at Washington Park
Springfield Clinic Building Project tree removal
The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!
Lincoln Library renovations
Cute puppies
Name that restaurant...part 15
Pizza Machine

Scenes from various local parks this weekend...
Greater Springfield Home and Builders Show
Super Home Expo Building and Remodeling show photo...
llinois Products Expo photos
As the deer...
Old Capitol Plaza
Wendy's Chicken Chainsaw Toddy

Smoker's lungs
Lincoln Land catcher signed by Seattle Mariners
The Cub's Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit
Ryan O'Malley with the Chicago Cubs
Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith
Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006
Happy Birthday Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Dinner at Little Saigon
Springfield Dog Park
EMI Manufacturing Jacksonville Illinois
Illinois State Fair photos
Powerlight Fest photos
My first Illinois State Fair Parade (see photos!)
My trip to Decatur

Springfield, Illinois email list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois