Study Area
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This Phase I Study area is located in Lake County extending approximately 7.5 miles from Russell Road (Wisconsin State Line) south to Sunset Avenue. The study area passes through four communities: Waukegan, Beach Park, Zion and Wadsworth. The area is experiencing rapid growth with much of the agricultural area slated for residential or commercial development. The study area traverses Newport and Benton Townships in Illinois and involves seven communities and two counties: Gurnee, Waukegan, Beach Park, Zion, Wadsworth, Winthrop Harbor, and Lake County, IL; and Pleasant Prarie and Kenosha County, WI. The Study Area is experiencing rapid growth with much of the agricultural area slated for residential or commercial development. The corridor is located adjacent to the City of Waukegan, Zion Park District, and Lake County Forest Preserve.