Put larger traffic signs at preserve

“Government of the people, by the people, for the people” unless you live in Cook County.

I took a left-hand turn out of Busse Woods on Saturday, Oct. 15, in plain view of a Cook County Forest Preserve Police Officer. There are three extraordinarily small, nonstandard signs which are supposed to inform the driver that left turns are not allowed on weekends. I did not see the signs. I submit to you that these signs are unjust.

In fact, I submit to you that these signs are purposely small and purposely nonstandard so as to provide Cook County with a source of revenue. Why do I believe this? On Saturday, Oct. 30, I returned to Busse Woods. In less than 10 minutes (I started my stop watch), I observed eight vehicles take a left on to Higgins Road. One of those vehicles was a school bus. The last vehicle took the left in plain view of a police officer and received a ticket.

Did these drivers purposely disobey the law? I think not. I believe, like me, they did not see the signs. This situation would be a great government-money-grab story to tell at a cocktail party except for one thing. It truly is dangerous to take a left on to Higgins Road from Busse Woods.

President Preckwinkle. as you know, the Cook County government is exceptionally unpopular here in the suburbs. It is unpopular because it has been run by crooks and scoundrels who have worked to take our resources without providing services. You have tried to project a better image. It is time for the image to become action.

Someone is going to die at the Busse Woods/Higgins Road intersection when they get t-boned as they take a left onto Higgins Road. I do not know the year, but make no mistake. It is going to happen. That is, unless you take action.

You have of 120 my dollars. I have looked online. Regulation No-Left-Turn signs can be had for about $75. If you buy the sign, I will plant the sign for you. You will be $45 ahead, and we suburbanites will be just a little safer.

Philip C. Filosa

Hoffman Estates