Inside the Tollway
Inside the Tollway
News, stories and insight from inside the Illinois Tollway.
Public safety dispatchers are often called the unsung heroes in headsets. They’re the calm voice in the dark. The thin gold line that connects the bold red and blue lines representing firefighters and police. They are the first voice you hear when you call 911 for emergency assistance and they play a critical role in helping people in times of urgent need. The Illinois Tollway each year recognizes its telecommunicators for their vital contributions to public safety on its...
2023-04-12
When Jennifer Kelecius and a business partner launched Foundation Mechanics in 2011, they mostly did consulting work for another company, then began doing a variety of smaller construction and landscaping projects.The firm continued with only a handful of employees until 2016...
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2023-04-05
They paint walls, construct offices, lay carpeting and even repair broken door locks at 200 buildings and garages across the Illinois Tollway system.The 12 carpenters and 4 painters who staff the Tollway’s Carpenter Shop “do it all—whatever needs to be done,” said Chief...
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2023-04-04
Illinois Tollway finances are in the hands of a woman recognized as one of the best in the business. Crain’s Chicago Business named Tollway Chief Financial Officer Cathy Williams among its “2023 Notable CFOs” for her accomplishments at the agency, leadership in the...
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2023-04-03
Last-chance discounts now offered on outstanding invoices alongside fee dismissal for income-eligible customers enrolled in I-PASS Assist.After an overwhelmingly successful amnesty program, a broad expansion of the I-PASS Assist program and completion of complex technological...
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2023-04-03
Senior Project Manager Rick Hanba loves seeing his work as a civil engineer transform from concept to reality. Community Relations Manager Lauren Platt enjoys using her skills to solve a variety of issues in collaboration with others. Their advice for students...
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2023-03-23
Always looking to adopt new technologies available in the transportation industry, the Illinois Tollway is increasingly turning to cutting-edge tools such as 3D modeling, intelligent transportation systems in planning, designing and building roads and bridges. So,...
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2023-03-22
A quick, money-saving way for drivers to pay their tolls and avoid any fees or fines now is as close as their smartphone. It’s the Official Illinois Tollway App, which lets drivers use their phones or mobile devices to easily update or manage their I-PASS accounts,...
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2023-03-20
There are more career opportunities available in the transportation industry than just engineers, planners and traffic managers. There are also opportunities in traditional office professions such as IT, HR and finance, as well as in warehouse positions and the skilled...
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2023-03-03
In his 10 years working in various customer service positions at the Illinois Tollway, Messenger Services Supervisor Bryant Rule is used to helping others. And, it carries over into his life outside the Tollway where he serves as one of the pastors with the Church of God...
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2023-03-03
They continuously patrolled 37 miles of roadway, assisting drivers and clearing crash scenes, operated snowplows and other heavy equipment and staffed shifts around the clock—all without sustaining a single on-the-job injury in 2022. The Illinois Tollway is honoring the...
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2023-02-21
The Illinois Tollway congratulates all the firms behind the four Tollway projects earning 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois. Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange – T.Y. Lin (T.Y. Lin International) and Wight...
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2023-02-17
More income-eligible drivers are receiving the cost-saving benefits of I-PASS after signing up for I-PASS Assist Accounts that also offer few up-front costs.The number of active I-PASS Assist accounts has more than quadrupled to more than 12,200, as a result of ongoing...
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2023-02-16
Pictured (from L to R): Deputy Chief of Program Implementation Sarah Kukadia, Chief Financial Officer Cathy Williams, Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Donoghue, Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse, Chief Engineering Officer Manar Nashif; Chief Information Officer Michael...
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2023-02-10
The Forest Preserve District of Will County presented its 2022 “Appreciation for Partners” award to the Illinois Tollway at its Board of Commissioners meeting on February 9 in Joliet. Each year, the Forest Preserve District selects its award honoree from dozens of...
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2023-02-09
Along with rows of shining semi tractor-trailers, fancy travel accessories and even chiropractic services, the Illinois Tollway was a popular attraction at the Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show in Peoria. Hundreds of visitors stopped by the Tollway booth at the regional...
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2023-02-07
When he decided to pursue Illinois Tollway contracts in hopes of expanding his two-person engineering firm, Charles Frangos thought it would help to get some guidance from a more established business already familiar with Tollway procedures and projects. So in 2016,...
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2023-02-06
The WTS Greater Chicago Chapter hosted a networking event recognizing the Illinois Tollway including Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse in her new leadership position. The event provided an opportunity for Tollway leadership to connect with about 100 members of WTS Greater...
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2023-01-31
The Illinois Tollway has a well-established track record of being prepared for extreme weather, earning it the distinction of being certified StormReady by the National Weather Service. “The Illinois Tollway is ready at any given moment to respond to any type of extreme...
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2023-01-26
The Illinois Tollway is kicking off the New Year with a new look for its Highway Emergency Lane Patrol (H.E.L.P.) trucks. The new look introduces GEICO as the new, exclusive sponsor of the Tollway’s roadway assistance program for customers in need. “The...
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2023-01-19
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