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When to Manage the Issue

Published Saturday, February 01, 2003

It's ironic that the public identifies so strongly with quarries when communities are developing but becomes so intolerant of them once communities are established. I live in Joliet, Ill. At one time it was proudly called Stone City for all its quarries. At least five quarries are within a mile of my house, two of which are still in operation. Residents are quick to point out the important buildings around the state that are made of Joliet Limestone, including Chicago's famous Water Tower and Pumping Station on Michigan Ave. We love our quarries, right? Not exactly. When a ...

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