Inside the Tollway
Inside the Tollway
News, stories and insight from inside the Illinois Tollway.
Regional collaboration is continuing to drive progress on the new I-490 Tollway. The Illinois Tollway, Cook County and local, state and federal partners are celebrating the groundbreaking of the Touhy Avenue Project – a nearly $100 million investment that will improve local mobility, enhance safety and is also a critical piece of the Tollway’s I-490 Tollway Project. “The Illinois Tollway and Cook County have a successful track record for advancing joint initiatives that enhance...
Calling all college students and new graduates ready to gain hands-on experience that will help launch their careers. Join our team! The Illinois Tollway is seeking energetic, talented students to join its 2026 Internship Program, which offers paid, practical experience...
The Illinois Tollway welcomed local Girl Scouts for “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day,” offering hands-on activities and real-world insight into careers that help keep our transportation system moving safely, efficiently and sustainably. Designed to spark curiosity and...
Thanks to the reconstruction of the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) bridges over 87th Street and Roberts Road, nearly 220,000 vehicles a day safely cross the bridges, about 33,000 people traverse the roadway underneath – and now you can play checkers in the new community...
The Illinois Tollway’s I-PASS On Demand Team will be available February 14-16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Illinois Secretary of State’s booth during the Chicago Auto Show, offering hands-on assistance to drivers looking to save time, avoid missed tolls and confidently manage...
Science doesn’t always begin in a lab. Sometimes it starts with a middle school laboratory experiment. Sometimes it begins with a simple question or a trip to a national park that sparks a lifelong love for nature. On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science,...
While driving an Illinois Tollway snowplow over the past four years, Ramiro Quintero often sees drivers ignoring the challenges posed by winter weather. “I see people that don’t drive safely, don’t leave enough space between cars,” said Quintero, an Illinois Tollway...
Excellence is an Ongoing Commitment
Excellence isn’t a one-time achievement – it’s an ongoing commitment. In 2025, this commitment was shown in our numerous milestones and recognition from customers, communities and transportation industry partners and peers. “We’ve accomplished so much together in 2025, and...
The Illinois Tollway and Cook County today announced the completion of a new ramp creating access from the south Tri-State Tollway (I-294) at County Line Road as part of improvements to the North Avenue Interchange to reduce congestion and support local business...