Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers Through Hands-On Discovery

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 expand awareness of science, technology, engineering and math careers, the event connects young women with professionals who plan, design and deliver projects serving millions of drivers across the region each year. “As...

Date Date 2026-02-27

I-294 Bridges Over 87th Street and Roberts Road Wins Two Top Awards

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...
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Date Date 2026-02-23

Visit the I-PASS On Demand Team at the Chicago Auto Show

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...
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Date Date 2026-02-12

How Illinois Tollway Women Found Their Path to Science

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,...
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Date Date 2026-02-11

Winter Weather - Get It Together. Illinois Tollway urges drivers to slow down and focus on safety during winter travel

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...
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Date Date 2026-02-06

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...
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Date Date 2026-02-04

New Ramp Opening To Provide Access To North Avenue From The Southbound Tri-State Tollway I-294 Via County Line Road

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...
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Date Date 2025-12-16

Honoring Jane Addams, Hull House Founder and First American Woman to Win Nobel Peace Prize 

Hers is a familiar name in Illinois, celebrated in a museum, a college in Chicago, a university in Rockford, at least two parks and 77 miles of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) connecting Rockford to Chicago.  But who was Jane Addams?   And why is she...
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Date Date 2025-12-09

Paving the Road to Success Invitational Helps Emerging Businesses Turn Opportunities into Growth

What does it take to successfully compete for state contracts? Businesses need more than just information on how to follow the labyrinth of steps and rules. They need to enhance their marketing materials and public-facing persona. In the Illinois Tollway’s Paving the Road to...
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Date Date 2025-11-17

Suburban Landscaping Business Flourishes with Help from Illinois Tollway Diversity Programs

When he launched his landscaping business in 2005, former U.S. Marine Robert Velazquez started small with just himself and a borrowed truck. Since then his business, Semper Fi Land Services, has grown to specialize in doing commercial landscaping, drainage and demolition...
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Date Date 2025-11-17

American Society of Civil Engineers, Illinois Section Recognizes Two Illinois Tollway Professionals With Highest Honors

The American Society of Civil Engineers, Illinois Section awarded two Tollway professionals top honors in 2025:  Deputy Chief of Program Implementation Jeffrey Allen, P.E., is the Government Civil Engineer of the Year, and  Senior Project Manager for Planning...
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Date Date 2025-11-12

From Service to Success: How the Illinois Tollway Connects Veterans with New Career Paths

At the Illinois Tollway, honoring veterans goes beyond saying, “Thank you for your service.” It’s about creating real opportunities. Every year, the Tollway’s Talent Acquisition team hits the road to meet veterans and transitioning service members where they are –...
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Date Date 2025-11-07

Tollway Gives Hands-On Experience for Scouts Seeking Automotive Badge

The Illinois Tollway hosted its first-ever Scouting of America merit badge event, providing education and hands-on practice toward an Automotive Maintenance badge for 50 local Scouts. The event is part of the Tollway Trailblazer program designed to spark innovation and...
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Date Date 2025-11-03

Illinois Tollway welcomes IT entrepreneurs to pursue contracts at Tollway, other state agencies

The Illinois Tollway relies on technology more than ever to deliver safe and efficient travel – which means more opportunities for information technology firms, especially companies that manage software programs. At the same time, the Tollway is committed to broadening the...
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Date Date 2025-11-03

Exploring the World of Work: Tollway Team Inspires Future Problem Solvers

Illinois Tollway staff spent time with students in the Lake County area sharing how science, engineering and environmental stewardship intersect to keep people moving safely while protecting natural resources at this year’s Navig8Lake Career Exploration Event.    The...
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Date Date 2025-10-30

Illinois Tollway Joins Hickory Hills and Cook County to Celebrate Improvements at 87th-Roberts Under the Tri-State Tollway I-294

The Illinois Tollway, Cook County and the City of Hickory Hills today celebrated local improvements to 87th Street and Roberts Road, including innovative creation of new community space, made possible by the reconstruction of the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) bridge above the...
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Date Date 2025-10-16

Illinois Tollway Honored with Two International Awards for Excellence and Engagement

The Illinois Tollway’s commitment to bringing stakeholders and industry advocates to the table and its innovating efforts to care for employees have earned the agency recognition from the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, the global association for owners...
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Date Date 2025-10-15

Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse Honored with Mark of Excellence Award

The Chicago Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators has recognized Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse with a 2025 Mark of Excellence Award for her leadership and commitment to service.     “Cassaundra Rouse is a results-driven...
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Date Date 2025-10-15

Area High School Students Get Hands-on Learning at Illinois Tollway

Area high school students interested in careers in the transportation, engineering, construction, and automotive industries visited Illinois Tollway maintenance facilities and construction projects to learn more about jobs at the Tollway.   About 50 students from Argo...
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Date Date 2025-10-10

Illinois Tollway Wins National Perpetual Pavement Award For Work on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway I-90

After 15 years, 57 million trucks and tens of thousands of daily drivers, the full-depth asphalt pavement along the Illinois Tollway’s Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) in Rockford is a successful investment.    That performance is why the Asphalt Pavement...
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Date Date 2025-10-10
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