Odd signs in Chicagoland

[N9JIG]

Here is a sign that popped up in Half Day, IL on Milwaukee Ave. at Half Day Road last fall after a reconstruction project. Last week however they covered up the non-standard US-45 marker with a regular US Route Marker, bolting on the marker over the white on black 45.

Notice that the signs themselves are two single sheets adhered or silk-screened to the main panel, not individual banners and markers.

[Brandon]

While I admit to liking the white numbers on the black US shield, this is rare indeed.  IDOT (especially District 1) does not typically use one-piece assemblies.  I'm guessing a contractor made this entire assembly.

[hobsini2]

Lately, when IDOT has been "redoing" major intersections, they have started using single sign assemblies.  The replacement of the sign(s) at Archer and 55th split in the city is now a single sign, although this may be the city's doing.

[N9JIG]

I have seen similar adhered-sheet signs in other areas of Illinois, notably in the LaSalle/Ottawa area, but this was the first I have seen in the Chicagoland area.

I was more intrigued however by the white on black US Route marker. I like it, but it isn't compliant so I guess it had to go...

[Stratuscaster]

The new intersection at IL-25, Dunham Road, and Stearns Road in Kane County makes use of single-sheet signs as well. Not a fan, but not my call.