Community Updates

We wanted to make sure everyone is up to speed on what we’ve been working on lately. Right now, our biggest focus is the bank at 97th & Lemont Road which is currently NuMark Credit Union, and since Gas N Wash needs that specific lot to make their site plan work, we’re watching very closely to see what happens next.

Please note: NuMark Credit Union does NOT own the land on the corner of 97th & Lemont Rd. NuMark Credit Union has no ownership rights to the land, nor do they have control over the sale of the land. Because of this, NuMark does not have the ability to influence or determine any future development decisions.

There is also a very important DuPage County Board vote on February 10th regarding video gaming expansion. This could significantly change our community, so we are encouraging everyone to reach out to board members or sign the petition to keep gambling out of our family-oriented spaces.

On the backend, we’ve been busy interviewing lawyers and engineering firms for a traffic study to make sure we’re legally and technically prepared for the fight ahead. For more details, please click the link below to view our letter in its entirety. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at protectpdale@yahoo.com.

Woodridge’s comprehensive plan outlines large-scale housing, retail, and mixed-use developments along Southern Lemont Road over the next decade. These projects could reshape traffic, infrastructure, and the character of nearby neighborhoods like Pleasantdale. It’s critical for residents to stay informed and speak up about how these changes may affect our community. Explore more information by viewing the PDF below or at WoodridgeCompPlan.com

A pair of Downers Grove Township officials have joined the opposition to rezoning houses to pave the way for a new gas station just south of Darien. In a letter, the township's supervisor, Kim Savage, and its highway commissioner, Tom Chlystek, wrote to the village of Lemont on behalf of residents of the unincorporated Pleasantdale neighborhood, with an estimated more than 300 homes. Link below.

The officials cited their concerns about the station's impacts in a letter to a nearby village. Article link below.

We've compiled comprehensive research on health, environmental, and safety concerns related to gas stations and truck stops. Download PDFs with citations and share with neighbors.

A gas station chain's request was granted. Neighbors were opposed, saying a station would hurt their area. Article link below.

Neighbors are likely to oppose a possible chain station in their area. Article link below