We haven't discussed the Illiana Expressway much here lately, so perhaps while the hearing is going on an open thread for readers to express their thoughts?
Wikipedia entry
Study from October 2007 on Illiana Expressway
Local blogger Chris Hedges' site on the Illiana with great links
I watched a bit online, first the sponsor Rep Pelath was patronizing in tone. Second, the public speakers I heard were for the most part against anything ever being built.