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Illinois Tollway Announces Stakeholder Advisory Team

Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse today announced the creation of a Stakeholder Advisory Team responsible for advising and providing recommendations to the agency as it develops the next capital plan and provide a framework to advance its long-term capital priorities. The next capital plan will build off the successes of the ongoing Move Illinois Capital Program and continue investments in the region.The SAT is comprised of leaders representing non-profit, civic, business,...

Date Date 2024-04-11

The Illinois Tollway celebrates the pioneering career of Roz Varon

Roz Varon, Chicago’s first morning news TV traffic reporter, is bidding farewell after an impressive 35 years at ABC7.  Notably, she holds the distinction of being Chicago’s first TV traffic reporter on the morning news and one of the earliest TV traffic reporters in the...
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Date Date 2024-04-05

Illinois Tollway partners with Olive-Harvey College to encourage students to consider Tollway careers

The Illinois Tollway’s Alsip M-1 maintenance site staff recently opened their doors to students from Olive-Harvey College to introduce them to career opportunities offered by the Tollway and the transportation industry. Students enrolled in the Automotive Technology...
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Date Date 2024-03-27

Illinois Tollway expanding its Job Order Contracting Program, creating more opportunities for small and diverse businesses

The Illinois Tollway is expanding its successful Job Order Contracting Program, including creating a new component that provides more opportunities for smaller firms to take on construction and repair work for the agency. The new Small Business Initiative levels the...
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Date Date 2024-03-21

HACIA Celebrates Illinois Tollway As Its 2024 Agency of the Year

The Illinois Tollway is honored to be named 2024 Agency of the Year by the Hispanic American Industry Association (HACIA) for its commendable leadership.  The HACIA Agency of the Year Award recognizes state and local government agencies that have worked in...
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Date Date 2024-03-13

Past Illinois Tollway Interns Share Their Experiences

The Illinois Tollway is inviting college students to apply for its 2024 Internship Program with opportunities to learn firsthand about engineering, information technology, finance, communications and many more professional careers in the transportation industry. Eligible...
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Date Date 2024-03-08

ACEC Illinois Recognizes Illinois Tollway Projects for Engineering Excellence

The Mile Long Bridge Project on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) has been voted the best transportation infrastructure project in Illinois through online voting for the Engineering Works Award by the state engineering community and general public.  It’s is one...
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Date Date 2024-02-29

Illinois Tollway Plays Key Leadership Role in Global Tolling Industry

The Illinois Tollway is taking a greater leadership role in the worldwide tolling industry while developing the next generation of leaders.  Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse shared her insights on the tolling industry with a group of nearly 40 emerging toll...
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Date Date 2024-02-27

Approval of Resolution 22805 recognizing Illinois Engineering Week and National Engineers Week

BackgroundEngineers at The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (“Tollway”) work to improve the region’s evolving transportation infrastructure, increase safety and promote the regional economy by collaborating with regional transportation entities, fostering environmental...
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Date Date 2024-02-23

Illinois Tollway Engages Statewide Engineering Industry for Input on Next Capital Plan

With the goal of re-imagining the future, the Illinois Tollway’s strategic planning process for the next capital program is underway. Chief Engineering Officer Manar Nashif and Chief of Planning Karyn Robles joined a ACEC Illinois’ Regional Luncheon looking for insight...
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Date Date 2024-02-09

Installation of SmartRoad Gantries Beginning on Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294)

Work is has started and will continue through March for the installation of 14 over-the-road SmartRoad gantries as part of the Central Tri-State (I-294) Project. The Illinois Tollway is installing the new SmartRoad gantries as part of active traffic management technology...
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Date Date 2024-02-09

Illinois Tollway partnering with private businesses to train diverse contractor in emerging technologies

His company typically focuses on project management services, but Ezekiel Garnett said he and other company leaders have been looking for opportunities to expand their business into new, rapidly growing technologies.That’s why he signed up for a new class offered by the...
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Date Date 2024-02-01

Illinois Tollway Moving to I-PASS Sticker Tags

The Illinois Tollway is transitioning to a more efficient and cost-effective transponder technology – I-PASS Sticker Tags.  “I-PASS Sticker Tags mark the latest advance in toll collection,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse. “Sticker tags are being...
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Date Date 2024-01-26

Dangerous cold prompts Illinois Tollway to launch special Zero Weather Road Patrols to assist customers

When temperatures and windchills plunge dangerously low, the Illinois Tollway stepped up to assist its customers, launching around-the-clock roadway patrols to more quickly locate and aid drivers who are stranded in the cold along its roads.The special Zero Weather Road...
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Date Date 2024-01-22

Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse Named to IBTTA Board of Directors

The Illinois Tollway congratulates Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse for being elected to the Board of Directors for the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA).The IBTTA Board of Directors is the chief governing body of the worldwide association for...
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Date Date 2024-01-18

Illinois Tollway Prepared for Holiday Travel

The Illinois Tollway is prepared for this holiday season and working to help customers take some of the stress out of holiday travel the Christmas and New Year’s holidays through I-PASS benefits and roadway customer service efforts.The heaviest traffic is expected on...
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Date Date 2023-12-19

Roads & Bridges names Mile Long Bridge the No. 1 Bridge Project in North America

The Mile Long Bridge has topped Roads & Bridges’ annual ranking of the best bridge projects in North America for 2023. The Top 10 Bridges ranks recently completed bridge projects based on project challenges, impact to the region and scope of work. The Mile Long Bridge...
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Date Date 2023-12-14

Illinois Tollway first-aid training helps M-1 mechanic save a life

Illinois Tollway mechanic Bob Cowgill was only looking to have some fun and possibly win a few dollars when he went out in October to play Bingo. Instead, Cowgill ended up saving a man’s life when he was abruptly confronted by a medical emergency while playing in his...
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Date Date 2023-12-05

Illinois Tollway Honored for Creating the TIMS2GO Mobile Incident Response Tool

2023 National Roadway Safety Awards recognize innovations to protect pedestrians, cyclists and motorists as pandemic spike in U.S. road fatalities continues largely unabatedThe Illinois Tollway was honored with a 2023 National Roadway Safety Award today for creating the...
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Date Date 2023-11-30

Illinois Tollway Expects Nearly 8.8 million vehicles traveling over the Thanksgiving Holiday

I-PASS and Pay By Plate allow drivers to pay tolls for family and friends As many as 8.8 million vehicles are expected to drive the Illinois Tollway system during this year’s extended holiday, and I-PASS and Pay By Plate offer options for both local and out-of-town...
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Date Date 2023-11-20
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