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Monday, March 21, 2011

Lake County Illinois looks to improve transit options for elderly, disabled ::March 21 2011 News :: PIONEER PRESS :: Highland Park News

County looks to improve transit options for elderly, disabled :: News :: PIONEER PRESS :: Highland Park News
Lake County transportation and social service agencies and many townships are combining efforts to develop a borderless paratransit transportation system for senior citizens and disabled residents. ...read full story...

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