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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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those nasty potholes are back with a vengance
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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Yes sir, I saw pleanty along 53/355 on the way to Lockport today. Some real tire eaters!
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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I hit a horrible one today while driving the truck, unfortunately I couldn't see it as it was under about two feet of water. . . pothole, sinkhole. . . whatever.
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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No kidding There are a ton out there!, I drove over/in a few today with the truck.. thank god not with the vette..
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Played pothole slalom on Gary avenue up to Wheaton today, sure enough 1 block past the deepest crater was a poor sap kneeling at his Caddy changing his tire.

These towns should be held responsible for damages to tires, rims and broken suspension parts!

Can't somebody invent a Kevlar sandbag in varying sizes they could drop in these divots for a temporary fix?

I don't know what embarrasses me more about this State, the condition of our roads, our politicians or our football team...
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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I work in Broadview and take 31st through LaGrange Park and they patched it after last winter but it's already fallen apart again. It's the worst road around.
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Quick Silver Z
Played pothole slalom on Gary avenue up to Wheaton today, sure enough 1 block past the deepest crater was a poor sap kneeling at his Caddy changing his tire.

These towns should be held responsible for damages to tires, rims and broken suspension parts!

Can't somebody invent a Kevlar sandbag in varying sizes they could drop in these divots for a temporary fix?

I don't know what embarrasses me more about this State, the condition of our roads, our politicians or our football team...
These roads are ridiculous!
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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They are as big as ever here in Michigan. Even though it was warm yesterday I would have been afraid to take the car out and hit one of those nasty holes.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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I saw this in the paper to file a pothole damage claim:

IDOT: www.dot.state.il.us/claims/claimsinformation.asp

IL Tollway: www.illinoistollway.com

Chicago: www.chicityclerk.com/claims.php

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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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I saw this in the paper to file a pothole damage claim:

IDOT: www.dot.state.il.us/claims/claimsinformation.asp

IL Tollway: www.illinoistollway.com

Chicago: www.chicityclerk.com/claims.php

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yes good luck. watched the news report on this and they said that you'll get part of the money back from a claim. they won't cover 100% and that's if they do
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Yep, they are starting to pop up around here more and more. Got to really watch where you drive.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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Daily temps above freezing dropping below at night is a big culprit and happens nearly every night. Better get used to the idea of a gas tax increase because it is coming or we will all be driving on dirt.
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