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| Jul 3, 2026 | Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and July 4 travel | Extreme heat is expected to continue across the central and eastern U.S. into the Independence Day weekend.
The heat is pushing up electricity demand and wholesale power prices.
Rail, airline and road travel could face delays or disruptions... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Ford to Host Free Advanced Driver Training for Teens in Chicago Area Ahead of NASCAR Cup Series Weekend | Ford Philanthropy is teaming up with GHSA and Illinois Department of Transportation to bring free, hands-on Ford Driving Skills for Life clinics June 27-28
NASCAR drivers are experts in speed, but every driver needs to be an expert in safet... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Attorney Paul Greenberg Cautions Drivers and Pedestrians About Urban Areas Like Chicago Seeing Higher Rates of Auto Accident Injuries and Fatalities | Chicago, Illinois – Chicago consistently reports more auto accident injuries and fatalities than surrounding suburban areas, according to recent crash data released by state and federal agencies. Paul Greenberg, a Chicago personal injury at... |
| Nov 5, 2024 | The Evolution of Startups: From Whimsy to Seriousness | In the vibrant world of startups, names once danced with creativity. They were playful, quirky, and memorable. Think of Apple, a fruit that revolutionized technology. Or Google, a name that sounds like a child's giggle yet transformed how w... |
| Nov 4, 2024 | The Role of Tech in Transforming Illinois’s Transportation System | Share
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Illinois, especially the city of Chicago, has long been a transportation hub. But as the world moves forward, so does the state’s commitment to modernizing its transportation system. From the rise of electric v... |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Rebuilding I-55: New bridge over Lemont Road latest improvements along vital travel, freight corridor | ILLINOIS, April 5 - Over $254 million investment enhancing safety, mobility and economic growth
CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today the completion of a new bridge on Interstate 55 over Lemont Road, a project ... |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Final stage of Interstate 70 project in Effingham County begins Tuesday | ILLINOIS, April 4 - Traffic reduced to one lane in each direction until fall
EFFINGHAM - The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that the reconstruction of westbound Interstate 70 from just east of the I-57/70 inte... |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Final stage of Interstate 70 project in Effingham County begins April 9 | ILLINOIS, March 20 - Additional safety measures as construction begins on westbound lanes
EFFINGHAM - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the reconstruction of westbound Interstate 70 from just east of the I-57/70... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Make Illinois your home for the 2024 total solar eclipse | ILLINOIS, March 8 - Thousands expected to view the eclipse from southern Illinois for the second time since 2017
SPRINGFIELD - Preparations are underway to host thousands of visitors in Illinois for the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse th... |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Lanes opening where possible for Thanksgiving weekend travel | ILLINOIS, November 21 - Non-emergency closures suspended, public should still expect work zones
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where pos... |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Rebuilding Peoria: Major projects highlight Year Five of Rebuild Illinois | ILLINOIS, August 9 - Gov. Pritzker's historic capital program improving infrastructure in central Illinois
PEORIA - Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that multiple projects in ... |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Rebuilding Bloomington-Normal Major projects highlight Year Five of Rebuild Illinois | ILLINOIS, July 20 - Gov. Pritzker's historic capital program improving infrastructure in key part of state
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL - Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced multiple projects in... |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Record bid letting for IDOT in June | ILLINOIS, June 21 - Fueled by Rebuild Illinois, $910.4 million slated to invest in state's infrastructure
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that bids on 236 contracts for highway and bridge projects wer... |
| Apr 18, 2023 | "You play a role in work zone safety. Work with us." | ILLINOIS, April 18 - During another historic year of construction, we all play a part
SPRINGFIELD - With construction season underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, Illinois Tollway, industry partners and... |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Illinois goes orange for work zones | SPRINGFIELD - Bridges and buildings throughout the state are once again turning orange for National Work Zone Awareness Week to honor those who have died in work zones as another construction season gets underway in Illinois. To coincide wi... |
| Apr 8, 2023 | Gov. Pritzker Announces $127.9 million in Awards for Local Transportation Enhancement Projects | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, April 7 - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today announced that $127.9 million has been awarded through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) to expand travel opti... |
| Apr 6, 2023 | Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Improvements to St. Louis Downtown Airport in Cahokia Heights and Sauget | ILLINOIS, April 6 - $5.4 million investment improves safety, reliability and efficiency while boosting airport business and global competitiveness
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) ... |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Gov. Pritzker Announces Start of Perryville Road Bridge Project in Rockford | ILLINOIS, April 4 - ROCKFORD — Governor JB Pritzker along with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined today by local officials and community leaders to announce the start of the Perryville Road bridge replacement over ... |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Litter campaign by IDOT urges public Think Before You Throw! | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, April 3 - The Illinois Department of Transportation is once again asking the public to be on the alert for crews picking up litter and to Think Before You Throw! As part of an ongoing awareness campaign, IDOT is mobil... |
| Mar 7, 2023 | New Rebuild Illinois online dashboard provides up-to-date look at historic capital program progress | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, March 6 - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the launch of a new webpage dedicated to keeping the public informed of the progress delivering Gov. Pritzker's historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois... |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Rebuilding Illinois I-57 projects in south suburbs complete | CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a series of improvement projects along Interstate 57 made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker's historic Rebuild Illinois capital program have been completed, with another an... |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward: IDOT conference returns Feb. 15 and 16 | ILLINOIS, February 1 - Skills-building, networking event aims to grow diversity on state projects
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting the 32nd "Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward" conference on Feb... |
| Dec 30, 2022 | IDOT in 2022 Rebuilding Illinois continues with completed projects, new ones planned for 2023 across the state | ILLINOIS, December 29 - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), under the leadership of Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman, continued to make history in 2022, delivering transformat... |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com now for statewide road conditions this winter | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, December 20 - With cold weather settling in and the first major winter storm of the season potentially on its way, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to visit and bookmark GettingAroundI... |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Lanes reopening where possible for Thanksgiving travel | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, November 22 - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Thanksgiving holiday to minimize travel disruption.
Non-em... |
| Nov 4, 2022 | West State Street project celebrated in Rockford | ROCKFORD - The Illinois Department of Transportation was joined today by local officials, community leaders and residents to celebrate the completion of the West State Street reconstruction, a multiyear project made possible by Gov. JB Prit... |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Building Blocks of Success: IDOT hosting series of workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program | SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting free virtual workshops as part of its continuing Building Blocks of Success series for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms interested in strengthening their skills, grow... |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Gov. Pritzker announces $3.4 million released for Cairo Port development | ILLINOIS, October 18 - Next tranche of funding from over $40 million commitment to transformative Rebuild Illinois project
CAIRO - Gov. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that $3.4 million has been releas... |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Gov. Pritzker announces milestone for Rebuild Illinois capital plan; Local governments receive $250 million for transportation needs | SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that the sixth and final $250 million installment as part of the historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program is being made to counties, m... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Local planning efforts awarded $10 million in IDOT grants | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, September 30 - Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that more than $10 million has been awarded as 29 local grants for projects and activities to support the planning efforts ... |
| Sep 2, 2022 | IDOT holds open houses for seasonal employment | ILLINOIS, September 2 - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced it will hold a series of open houses for individuals interested in applying for seasonal positions to help with snow-and-ice removal statewide. ... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Temporary help needed for snow-and-ice removal | ILLINOIS, September 1 - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking qualified individuals to step forward and apply for seasonal positions to help with snow-and-ice removal across the state. Through the department's a... |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Gov. Pritzker Announces $34.6 Billion Investment in Transportation Over Six Years | ILLINOIS, August 12 - SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today to announce a $34.6 billion program to improve roads, bridges, transit, rail, airports, and ports over the next six years... |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Rebuilding Champaign-Urbana: Major projects highlight Year Four of Rebuild Illinois | ILLINOIS, June 15 - Gov. Pritzker's historic capital program improving infrastructure throughout Illinois
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA - Entering Year Four of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that multiple pro... |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Downstate transit agencies eligible for new round of Rebuild Illinois grants | ILLINOIS, June 9 - Funding opportunity to grow, improve local transportation options
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a third and final round of proposals are being accepted through July 29 from d... |
| May 19, 2022 | Rebuilding Peoria Major projects highlight Year Four of Rebuild Illinois | PEORIA - Entering Year Four of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that multiple projects in the Peoria area are underway or planned, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by Gov. JB Pritzk... |
| May 12, 2022 | Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward award winners | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, May 12 - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced nine award winners from the recent 31st Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward conference, recognizing the achievements and efforts that helped to grow ... |
| May 4, 2022 | Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward Longtime IDOT conference returns May 9 and 10 | SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting the 31st "Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward" conference on May 9 and 10 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. The longtime conference hosted by IDOT's Office of B... |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Safe Routes to School awards announced | SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation today announced $12.3 million in grants for local projects that will help boost the health and safety of children via safer walking and biking routes to school. Th... |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Spring is here: Watch for litter removal and Think Before You Throw! | SPRINGFIELD - Spring is here, the weather is getting warmer and the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to be on the lookout for maintenance teams picking up litter throughout the state. As part of its ongoing Thin... |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Drone flying laws, FAA regulations, and license requirements you need to know | Redeem now
One of the biggest hurdles to mass drone adoption is the many rules and regulations that restrict what owners and operators can do.
Insider Intelligence has compiled a breakdown of drone regulations by state.
Do you work in the D... |
