Inside the Tollway
Inside the Tollway
News, stories and insight from inside the Illinois Tollway.
Every summer, the Illinois Tollway welcomes students from colleges and universities across the country for an opportunity to learn, grow and gain real-world experience in public service. This year, 39 interns representing 29 colleges and universities in 10 states joined teams across 13 Illinois Tollway departments, working alongside experienced professionals on projects that help serve the more than 1.7 million drivers who rely on the Tollway every day. On National Intern Day, we're...
A flat tire. A dead battery. A crash. No one plans for a roadside emergency. But when it happens on a busy interstate, it can become dangerous in seconds. With traffic moving at highway speeds just feet away, every minute on the shoulder increases the...
Reaching New Milestones: Investing in Growth
Illinois Tollway investments in transportation infrastructure are transforming communities, attracting businesses and strengthening local economies. Projects like the rebuilding and widening of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) make that possible by improving access to...
When drivers think about the Illinois Tollway, they often think about roads, bridges and toll plazas. But behind the scenes, another critical network helps keep the system running every day: the Tollway’s fiber-optic network. Spanning the Tollway's 329-mile system and...
International Women in Engineering Day, celebrated annually on June 23, recognizes the achievements, leadership and contributions of women engineers around the world. The 2026 theme, “Engineering Intelligence,” highlights the expertise, creativity and problem-solving skills...
With more vehicles on the road in summer and more opportunities for distractions behind the wheel, the Illinois Tollway is supporting the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association's Put Your Mind in Drive safety campaign. Global Road Safety Week — June 22–26, 2026...
The moment a student realizes, “I could do this.” That’s when everything changes. Through the Illinois Tollway’s Roadway Scholars program, high school students are stepping beyond the classroom and into the real world of transportation, exploring the projects, skills and...
The Illinois Tollway celebrates leaders recognized by WTS Greater Chicago at its awards gala for advancing innovation, inclusion and excellence in transportation. “These awards reflect the extraordinary leadership and dedication of our team and the impact they’re making...
A field trip to the Illinois Tollway is anything but ordinary. For nearly 100 Chicago-area high school students this week, it meant stepping beyond the classroom and into a world of careers they may have never considered. Five participating schools included Chicago...