Will County News

The Elwood International Port Authority was created by a vote of the Village of Elwood Trustees in September of 2013.  According to the Village of Elwood, the Authority will promote the efficient movement of heavy truck traffic and work to minimize concerns about traffic congestion causing safety concerns near the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery entrance on Route 53 just south of Elwood.  The Authority's seven member Board of Directors includes Elwood Mayor William Offerman, three Elwood Village Trustees, and three people representing businesses located in the Deer Run Industrial Park. During the December 11, 2013 meeting of the Elwood International Port Authority, major topics discussed included truck traffic on Route 53 and traffic issues related to funeral processions entering and exiting the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery:

President Obama speaks to the crowd at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.  President Obama directed everyone back to their cars because of lightning and heavy rain. President Obama, Memorial Day Service 2010 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery An honor guard at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony Flags at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Flags and the crowd at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Memorial Day 2010 MP Officer, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Memorial Day 2010

President Obama will participate in the Memorial Day Service today at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Pace buses are currently busing the public from a parking lot  to the cemetery. Will County Sheriff Officers help direct Pace shuttle buses to the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.  Pictured is the entrance to the cemetery at Rt. 53 and Hoff Road. An American Legion Post prepares to conduct a Memorial Day Service at a local Elwood Cemetery.  In the background, a police office directs traffic to the parking lot for the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Day Service. A police office directs traffic to the parking lot for the Memorial Day Ceremony at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. A large crowd is expected to turn out to see President Obama.   Pace buses shuttle people from the parking lot to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.