Tag: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)

Roadbuilding

Highway workers recover family’s stolen heirlooms from ditch

Renee and Paul Bantista never thought they’d find the old jewelry box stolen from their home back in September. But the keen eye of an Illinois Department of Transportation worker reunited the couple with their lost treasures. According to the Herald & Review, the jewelry box was stolen while the couple was on vacation and a […]

March 15, 2016

Roadbuilding

Illinois DOT workers rescue bald eagle injured along I-55

If not for a crew of road workers, one of America’s most iconic symbols could have been left for dead on the side of an Illinois interstate. ABC 7 in Chicago reported that an Illinois Department of Transportation crew was working along Interstate 55 in Darien when they saw what they thought was a blown out tire […]

October 5, 2015

Roadbuilding

Breaking the Mold

High-production paving on 4-inch overlay is featured.

September 9, 2013

Roadbuilding

Want to know what Illinois drivers think about its state transportation? Check out this video

Want to know what Illinois drivers had to say about transportation in 2012? I am an Illinois driver, but I’ll keep my opinion to myself (mostly) – except that the traffic is still a HUGE problem. (I know, I should really be more open and tell you what I really think, right? 🙂 ) Click this […]

February 11, 2013

Roadbuilding

Staying safe on Superbowl Sunday

It’s the big game coming up on Sunday. Superbowl Sunday. It’s the final matchup to find out who the best team in football is this year. It’s also a time for much celebrating – and commiserating, which often includes enjoying adult beverages. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 9,878 people were killed […]

January 31, 2013

Roadbuilding

Illinois DOT launches Career Day in Peoria, Ill. + VIDEO

Officials from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today welcomed hundreds of central Illinois students to the agency's first Career Day conference in Peoria. The event, which was developed to inform Illinois students of the many rewarding opportunities in the transportation industry, also attracted dozens of companies and universities from across the region.,Officials from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today welcomed hundreds of central Illinois students to the agency's first Career Day conference in Peoria. The event, which was developed to inform Illinois students of the many rewarding opportunities in the transportation industry, also attracted dozens of companies and universities from across the region.,Officials from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today welcomed hundreds of central Illinois students to the agency's first Career Day conference in Peoria. The event, which was developed to inform Illinois students of the many rewarding opportunities in the transportation industry, also attracted dozens of companies and universities from across the region.,Officials from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today welcomed hundreds of central Illinois students to the agency's first Career Day conference in Peoria. The event, which was developed to inform Illinois students of the many rewarding opportunities in the transportation industry, also attracted dozens of companies and universities from across the region.,Officials from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today welcomed hundreds of central Illinois students to the agency's first Career Day conference in Peoria. The event, which was developed to inform Illinois students of the many rewarding opportunities in the transportation industry, also attracted dozens of companies and universities from across the region.

October 3, 2012

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway, Illinois DOT holding town hall meeting for Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 interchange project

Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project. ,Chicago Southland community members are invited to stop by a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 13, in Midlothian and learn more about construction underway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)/I-57 Interchange Project.

September 10, 2012

Roadbuilding

Illinois DOT suspending non-emergency road construction this weekend

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is suspending non-emergency road work where possible to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow because of the high volume of travel expected this Labor Day weekend.,The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is suspending non-emergency road work where possible to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow because of the high volume of travel expected this Labor Day weekend.,The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is suspending non-emergency road work where possible to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow because of the high volume of travel expected this Labor Day weekend.,The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is suspending non-emergency road work where possible to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow because of the high volume of travel expected this Labor Day weekend.,The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is suspending non-emergency road work where possible to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow because of the high volume of travel expected this Labor Day weekend.,The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is suspending non-emergency road work where possible to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow because of the high volume of travel expected this Labor Day weekend.

August 31, 2012

Roadbuilding

48 percent drop in teen car deaths attributed to Operation Teen Safe Driving program

A statewide program, led by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is being credited with a 48-percent decline in teen fatalities during the past five years. IDOT officials and representatives from representatives from the Ford Motor Company Fund, The Allstate Foundation, the Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois state police kicked off the statewide Operation Teen Safe Driving (OTSD) program at the Illinois State Fair.,A statewide program, led by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is being credited with a 48-percent decline in teen fatalities during the past five years. IDOT officials and representatives from representatives from the Ford Motor Company Fund, The Allstate Foundation, the Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois state police kicked off the statewide Operation Teen Safe Driving (OTSD) program at the Illinois State Fair.,A statewide program, led by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is being credited with a 48-percent decline in teen fatalities during the past five years. IDOT officials and representatives from representatives from the Ford Motor Company Fund, The Allstate Foundation, the Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois state police kicked off the statewide Operation Teen Safe Driving (OTSD) program at the Illinois State Fair.,A statewide program, led by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is being credited with a 48-percent decline in teen fatalities during the past five years. IDOT officials and representatives from representatives from the Ford Motor Company Fund, The Allstate Foundation, the Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois state police kicked off the statewide Operation Teen Safe Driving (OTSD) program at the Illinois State Fair.,A statewide program, led by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is being credited with a 48-percent decline in teen fatalities during the past five years. IDOT officials and representatives from representatives from the Ford Motor Company Fund, The Allstate Foundation, the Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois state police kicked off the statewide Operation Teen Safe Driving (OTSD) program at the Illinois State Fair.,A statewide program, led by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is being credited with a 48-percent decline in teen fatalities during the past five years. IDOT officials and representatives from representatives from the Ford Motor Company Fund, The Allstate Foundation, the Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois state police kicked off the statewide Operation Teen Safe Driving (OTSD) program at the Illinois State Fair.,A statewide program, led by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is being credited with a 48-percent decline in teen fatalities during the past five years. IDOT officials and representatives from representatives from the Ford Motor Company Fund, The Allstate Foundation, the Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois state police kicked off the statewide Operation Teen Safe Driving (OTSD) program at the Illinois State Fair.,A statewide program, led by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is being credited with a 48-percent decline in teen fatalities during the past five years. IDOT officials and representatives from representatives from the Ford Motor Company Fund, The Allstate Foundation, the Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois state police kicked off the statewide Operation Teen Safe Driving (OTSD) program at the Illinois State Fair.

August 13, 2012

Roadbuilding

Illinois DOT holds public hearing on Elgin O’Hare West Bypass

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Tollway are hosting a public hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Elgin O’Hare West Bypass (EOWB) Project tonight, April 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Belvedere Banquets, 1170 W. Devon Avenue in Elk Grove Village. The Draft EIS documents the […]

April 18, 2012

Business

Illinois DOT holds public hearing on Elgin O’Hare West Bypass

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Tollway are hosting a public hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Elgin O’Hare West Bypass (EOWB) Project tonight, April 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Belvedere Banquets, 1170 W. Devon Avenue in Elk Grove Village.

April 18, 2012

Roadbuilding

LaHood: $177 million to Illinois to connect Chicago and Quad Cities

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Dec. 12 announced more than $177 million for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for a passenger rail project that will operate twice-daily round-trip service between Chicago and the Quad Cities and put nearly 2,000 Americans back to work this spring. “With America’s population set to grow by 100 […]

December 14, 2011