Ralph Vargas

There is an old joke about the Chicago weather.. There are only two seasons in Chicago... winter and construction! I am happy to read that tollway construction is coming to a end and most amazingly $200 million under budget. For me that`s smooth sailing on 294 and I-88 without lane closures and heavy rush hour traffic. Also the new roads have 50yrs of old concrete, asphalt and repairs to have deeper, smoother highway roads to break the speed limit on. Great!

I can`t believe I am reading about a Chicago area project coming under budget when did that happen last when the first Mayor Daley was around? Construction and corruption have always been together in this town os it is great to read a big project saved the tax payers a little money.

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When the world is in turmoil and the housing market is in the dumps it is important to remember what is really important in life and that is.. a good Chinese restaurant. Really, what can make you happier on a tough day than a good egg roll or some moo shu pork? In Orland Park there are some very good Chinese restaurants around but today I will quickly write about two: Lang Lee`s the old established place that has been around since Orland had cornfields instead of subdivisions. And Mo`s Chinese kitchen, the little bean sprout that`s only been around a few years. Ok I will state my favorite is Mo`s the lemon scallops are fantastic and now they have a new dining room that`s large and well decorated. Of course I will be glad to listen to other views and taste buds on what is the best Chinese restaurant--and your favorite dish at... Lang Lee`s or Mo`s?