Inside the Tollway

The Illinois Tollway has been recognized as having one of the best training programs in the country for the telecommunications dispatchers who handle calls for roadside assistance and emergency situations on the 294-mile Tollway system. The Tollway has become only the 6th public safety agency in...

Improving safety and efficiency for workers and Tollway customers Creating a safe roadway environment for our workers, drivers and passengers is part of the Illinois Tollway’s core mission. We’re always looking for ways to implement the newest safety technology, and we...

For years, the Illinois Tollway has fought against the increase in distracted driving across our system. In 2009, the Illinois Legislature first took on the issue of distracted driving by advancing a state law banning texting while driving. In response to this new law,...

Tollway’s ConstructionWorks making career opportunities available to diverse men and women Construction jobs are in high demand. A recent Illinois Tollway open house at the Illinois Department of Employment...

The Illinois Tollway is winning recognition for replacing its aging maintenance facilities with new, energy-efficient garages that include rooftop solar power arrays, radiant heating systems and other environmentally-friendly features. The Tollway so far has replaced three...