Inside the Tollway
Inside the Tollway
News, stories and insight from inside the Illinois Tollway.
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 jobs, customers, suppliers and major transportation hubs, including O’Hare International Airport. As access improves, businesses are choosing to locate and expand along the corridor. A surge of new commercial and...
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...
The Illinois Tollway integrates environmental protection into every stage of its construction process – because building infrastructure also means being responsible stewards of the surrounding environment. Before work begins, Tollway environmental experts work closely with...
National Work Zone Awareness Week kicks off start of construction season every April, and the Illinois Tollway, Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, labor and industry partners want to remind the public that “Safe Actions Save Lives.” In addition, to...