Inside the Tollway

News, stories and insight from inside the Illinois Tollway.

I-PASS Assist continues to expand relief for working individuals and families

The Illinois Tollway has further expanded its I-PASS Assist program to include additional fee dismissal for low-wage working families.  “Over the last several years, the Tollway has reworked its entire model to improve the disparate impact fines and fees have on working families,” said Illinois Tollway Interim Executive Director Lanyea Griffin.  “The changes we’re advancing today will help prevent working families from carrying the burden of fines and fees that too often affects...

Date Date 2022-06-24

Families turn out for first of four Kids Identification and Safety Seat events set for 2022

Cloudy skies and rain showers couldn’t keep families from flocking to the first Kids Identification and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) event hosted by the Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police since the COVID-19 pandemic forced a two-year pause in the popular summer safety...
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Date Date 2022-06-13

Construction set to begin on long-awaited Justice interchange at 88th/Cork Avenue on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)

New access poised to fuel economic development and congestion relief in Justice and neighboring communities State and local leaders met today to highlight the long-awaited start of construction on the 88th Cork Avenue Interchange on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), one of...
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Date Date 2022-06-01

Illinois Tollway Expects More Than 7 Million Vehicles on its System This Memorial Day Weekend

The Illinois Tollway expects 7.7 million vehicles to kick off summer with a trip on the Tollway system this Memorial Day weekend between Friday, May 27, and Tuesday, May 31 – a nearly 2 percent increase over last year. “As people begin their summer travels, starting with...
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Date Date 2022-05-25

New Illinois Tollway Leaders Engage Illinois Road Builders Membership

Nearly 300 transportation industry professionals took the opportunity to meet with the Illinois Tollway’s new leadership duo recently to hear about the Tollway’s priorities and coming projects.Illinois Tollway Chairwoman Dorothy Abreu and Interim Executive Director Lanyea...
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Date Date 2022-05-23

Illinois Tollway’s 2022 construction grabbing headlines

Sprawling construction along the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and on the new I-490 Tollway is drawing the attention of drivers and media outlets.It’s hard to miss—towering cranes and massive backhoes are common sights for drivers as the Illinois Tollway invests nearly...
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Date Date 2022-05-10

Edens Spur Tollway (I-94) Project Selected for 2022 ACEC National Award

The Illinois Tollway Edens Spur Tollway (I-94) Project will be recognized nationally by the American Council of Engineering Companies for exemplary engineering achievement in 2022.The Edens Spur Project will receive a Special Recognition Award from ACEC National. The project...
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Date Date 2022-04-27

APWA Selects TIMS2GO for 2022 Technical Innovation Award

The Illinois Tollway’s TIMS2GO mobile incident response tool has earned the American Public Works Association’s 2022 Technical Innovation Award. The national award recognizes the development, management and implementation of a creative idea, program, process or system...
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Date Date 2022-04-19

Ways to Contribute or Engage in Earth Day This Year

Looking for ways to contribute or engage in this year’s Earth Day?  Here are some ideas from across the region.  Also, take a moment to read about the Tollway’s fulfillment of our commitment to plant 58,000 trees as a part of our Move Illinois landscape master plan,...
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Date Date 2022-04-16

Illinois Tollway Relaunching Expanded Technical Assistance Program

In partnership with Inner-City Underwriting Agency Inc. and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Tollway is relaunching its Technical Assistance Program to help small, diverse and veteran-owned firms learn how to succeed in doing business with the...
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Date Date 2022-04-13

Work Zones Are a Sign to Slow Down

Another historic year of construction means extra attention required at all times. With construction season ramping up across the state, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, Illinois Tollway, industry partners and frontline construction...
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Date Date 2022-04-12

Illinois Tollway Projects Creating Wetlands and Preserving the Environment along with Infrastructure

Illinois Tollway projects aren’t always about roads and bridges; some Tollway projects are about wetlands, woodlands and recreational trails. When infrastructure projects intersect with nature, however, transportation agencies are required to mitigate the impact on the...
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Date Date 2022-04-08

Illinois Tollway Ensures Small and Diverse Businesses Engaged as Tollway Leads Industry in 3-D Design and Engineering

The Illinois Tollway has been at the forefront of developing Building Information Modeling – or BIM – and the use of digital files for deliverables in design and construction. BIM enables engineers to create 3-D models of projects and then integrate the digital files...
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Date Date 2022-03-11

Illinois Tollway offering internships to students pursuing engineering, transportation careers

Along with its annual summer Professional Services Internship Program, the Illinois Tollway is offering a unique, year-long Engineering Cooperative Education Program to enable college students to gain hands-on experience in the transportation industry.Interested students can...
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Date Date 2022-03-10

Illinois Tollway Highlights Improvements to the Multimodal Transportation Network in Northern Illinois 

The Illinois Tollway is doing its part to advance the state’s reputation as the nation’s most important transportation hub. At the annual Illinois Transportation and Highway Engineering Conference in Champaign, Tollway staff highlighted continued investments in...
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Date Date 2022-03-08

New Board Chairwoman Dorothy Abreu Brings Wealth of Experience in Financial Services and Leadership 

As Dorothy Abreu prepares to take her seat for her first meeting in March, the Illinois Tollway’s newBoard Chairwoman brings with her with more than 20 years of experience in financial services, significant public sector experience and an active track record of community...
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Date Date 2022-03-02

Illinois Tollway Celebrates Engineers Week 

The Illinois Tollway is celebrating Engineers Week by participating in activities that set the groundwork to get students interested in engineering careers, help recruit new talent to positions at the Tollway and support contractors and engineers that do business with the...
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Date Date 2022-02-22

Illinois Tollway Approves Key Agreement With City of Chicago As New I-490 Tollway Continues to Progress

Agreement includes land and design parameters necessary to protect airport and ensure access during construction. The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors announced a key agreement with the City of Chicago necessary to construct the new I-490 Tollway – and complete the...
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Date Date 2022-02-18

Illinois Tollway Responding to Winter Storm

Drivers reminded to reduce speed and move over for vehicles stopped along the road.  The Illinois Tollway is deploying its full fleet of 196 snowplows in response to freezing rain, sleet and snow expected to move into the area early Thursday, possibly creating...
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Date Date 2022-02-17

Illinois Tollway Prepared for Overnight Winter Storm

Drivers reminded to slow down, allow extra room for plows and emergency vehicles.The Illinois Tollway is mobilizing its full fleet of 196 snowplows in response to sleet and snow moving into the area tonight and continuing through Wednesday, possibly causing variable pavement...
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Date Date 2022-02-01
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