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Illinois Tollway Kicks Off 2022 With a Look Back, and Ahead for ACEC Members

The beginning of the new year was a chance for the Illinois Tollway to not only share future priorities, but also recognize the contributions of Illinois’ engineering community towards the progress made across the region on the Tollway system.  Illinois Tollway Executive Director José Alvarez met this week with members of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois at the ACEC Illinois Regional Luncheon for the first opportunity of 2022 to connect with engineers from...

Date Date 2022-01-26

Illinois Tollway provides emerging leaders with insights into how it works for local improvements

The Illinois Tollway provided up-and-coming engineering professionals with an in-depth look at the various ways transportation agencies can work in collaboration with local municipalities and other agencies to address regional transportation challenges.  The American...
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Date Date 2022-01-20

During dangerously cold weather, Zero Weather Road Patrols provide extra help to Illinois Tollway customers 

When winter temperatures plunge and wind chills fall dangerously low, the Illinois Tollway steps up to provide extra roadside help to customers who are stranded or need assistance on the Tollway system. The extra help comes from special Zero Weather Road Patrols the...
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Date Date 2022-01-18

Illinois Tollway Begins Zero Weather Road Patrols To Assist Customers During Dangerous Cold And Wind Chills

The Illinois Tollway is deploying around-the-clock Zero Weather Road Patrols to more quickly locate and assist customers who become stranded on the Tollway system during the cold weather and dangerous wind chills forecast to continue into the weekend. The Illinois Tollway...
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Date Date 2022-01-06

Illinois Tollway working to make holiday travel convenient for customers

For gift giving, out-of-town visitors or rental cars – I-PASS has it covered.The Illinois Tollway is working to help customers take some of the stress out of holiday travel over the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s weekends.“The Illinois Tollway wishes a safe and happy...
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Date Date 2021-12-21

As Seen on the Illinois Tollway: Yellow Drainage Markings

Illinois Tollway customers may wonder what those vertical yellow markings are they see on concrete median barriers throughout the Tollway system. With winter rapidly approaching, now is a good time to provide an answer. Those yellow markings indicate where catch...
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Date Date 2021-11-22

Illinois Tollway Updates Area Engineers on Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project

The Illinois Tollway detailed technical aspects and the status of the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project to area engineers at a virtual luncheon hosted recently by the Institute of Technical Engineers, Illinois Section. Lanyea Griffin, deputy chief of program...
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Date Date 2021-11-22

Illinois Tollway reminds customers to be prepared for winter driving

The Illinois Tollway is ready for winter, but are you?When winter storms strike, the Tollway moves rapidly to clear its roads but drivers still need to be prepared to deal with snow, sleet, freezing rain and other difficult weather when they get behind the wheel.“Winter can be...
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Date Date 2021-11-17

Tollway Takes Time to Recognize Veterans

The Illinois Tollway salutes the military veterans who help fill our ranks and bring a wealth of experience, dedication and service to our agency and our customers.The Tollway is proud to count more than 50 military veterans among its full-time staff and relies on the skills...
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Date Date 2021-11-10

Kid-sized, talking Illinois State Police car offers safety messages to youngsters

Kids don’t always listen to adults, but they seem to hang on every word uttered by a child-sized, talking Illinois State Police car named Trooper Cooper.Maybe it’s Trooper Cooper’s outsized, blinking eyes that grab their attention, or the flashing red-and-blue emergency lights...
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Date Date 2021-11-02

Illinois Tollway surpasses milestone of planting 58,000 trees

In October, the Illinois Tollway surpassed its goal to plant 58,000 new trees along its system of roadways crossing 12 counties, and planting is ongoing. The milestone tree is among new trees and shrubs being planted recently along the Veterans Memorial Tollway...
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Date Date 2021-10-27

Illinois Tollway Invites Public to Comment on Tentative 2022 Budget

Balanced spending plan allocates more than $1.49 billion in annual revenue and supports more than $1.49 billion for capital programThe Illinois Tollway introduced a balanced Tentative 2022 Budget with $1.49 billion of revenue today that includes $411 million for...
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Date Date 2021-10-25

Tollway Supports Measure to Notify Customers of Subpoenaed I-PASS Information, Hopes to Prevent Release in Future

As part of its ongoing effort to protect customers’ privacy, the Illinois Tollway supported legislation aimed at preventing the release of customer information, as well as the requirement to notify customers when their information is subpoenaed in a non-emergency or civil...
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Date Date 2021-06-28

Illinois Tollway expande el alcance del programa I-PASS Assist en gran medida

Hoy Illinois Tollway abrió la inscripción al programa I-PASS Assist, el cual incorpora grandes mejoras para permitir que los clientes disfruten de los beneficios de I-PASS. El programa tiene como objetivo garantizar que todos los residentes de Illinois puedan obtener y, aún...
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Date Date 2021-06-23

Illinois Tollway Significantly Expands I-PASS Assist Program

Illinois Tollway aims to ensure everyone is able to attain and retain the benefits of I-PASSThe Illinois Tollway today opened enrollment to a significantly enhanced I-PASS Assist program to help customers realize the benefits of I-PASS.  The program’s aim is to ensure all...
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Date Date 2021-06-23

Building bridges brings the Illinois Tollway and communities together

At the Illinois Tollway, the start of every good construction project begins with coordination with local communities. Reaching out to counties and communities when project planning begins provides the opportunity for the Tollway to ensure all are aware of potential...
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Date Date 2021-06-17

As Seen on the Tollway: Lights of Different Heights

Cruising along the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) at night, it’s impossible to miss the brilliant LED lights that illuminate the road to make driving safe and easy. What’s less noticeable to drivers as they pass the evenly spaced light poles—all set about 75 yards...
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Date Date 2021-06-16

You Can Now Use I-PASS on All Florida Toll Roads

Things just got brighter for I-PASS customers heading down to Florida: I-PASS is now accepted on all toll roads in the Sunshine State. The Florida Turnpike joins the Central Florida Expressway Authority as part of the E-ZPass Group.So, whether you’re driving down to visit...
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Date Date 2021-06-08

New Way to Pay Changing the Toll Payment Game

In the eight short months since the Illinois Tollway first introduced Pay By Plate, over one million customers have leveraged the service to pay their tolls seamlessly online.In the wake of a worldwide pandemic, the Illinois Tollway responded with extensive mitigation efforts...
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Date Date 2021-06-03

Illinois Tollway Reminds Customers Toll Violation Relief Program Expires June 30

Time is running out for Illinois Tollway customers to take advantage of the savings offered by the agency’s popular toll violation relief program, which reduces all existing $20 and $50 fines on unpaid tolls to a $3 fee per toll.The violation relief program, which was launched...
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Date Date 2021-06-01
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