Illinois Department of Transportation

Type: Organization

Name: Illinois Department of Transportation

First reported 53 mins ago - Updated 53 mins ago - 1 reports

Area of Route 41 to be closed

U.S. Route 136 between U.S. 67 and Illinois 41 will be closed from Tuesday, May 28, until Friday, May 31, according to an announcement Thursday from the Illinois Department of Transportation.The segment of highway east of Macomb will be closed while crews ... [Published McDonough County Voice - 53 mins ago]

Entities: Macomb (Illinois, United States), Illinois Department of Transportation, Flooding

First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Click It Or Ticket

As more and more people hit the road for summer vacations, graduations or family outings, you may notice additional law enforcement agencies on the road enforcing seat belt safety laws. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police ... [Published JD Supra - 22 hours ago]

Entities: Mobilization, Illinois Department of Transportation, Safety Device, Court Costs, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

NICOR

Contractor hired to fix bridges

Oswego officials target mid-June to re-open Adams St., Wolf's Crossing Rd.The Village of Oswego has hired a contractor to repair two bridges damaged as a result of flooding last month.Bridges on North Adams Street near the village's downtown and on Wolf's ... [Published Ledger Sentinel - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Steve Jones, Pat Quinn, Oswego (Illinois, United States), NICOR

First reported 3 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 reports

The Buckle Inc

State police on roads in force over holiday weekend

Z 2013-05-24T10:50:13Z By Pantagraph staff pantagraph.com16 minutes ago • By Pantagraph staffSPRINGFIELD — Buckle up, take your time and don’t get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking alcohol.That is the advice — and the warning — from the Illinois ... [Published Pantagraph.com - 3 hours ago]

Entities: Police, Zoning, Illinois Department of Transportation, The Buckle Inc

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 2 reports

Amtrak

Lawmakers encourage future east-west rail

SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers are showing support for the potential creation of an east-west rail corridor.The discussion comes alongside a request by the Illinois Department of Transportation that Amtrak conduct a study to look into the cost and demand.The ... [Published Southern Illinoisan - 11 hours ago]

Entities: Amtrak, Illinois Department of Transportation, Springfield (Illinois, United States)

First reported 10 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 1 reports

Some construction suspended over holiday weekend

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. --Illinois transportation officials say they're gearing up for busy roadways this Memorial Day weekend and have a plan to reduce congestion.The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Thursday that non-emergency roadwork will ... [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - 10 hours ago]

Entities: Construction, Transportation, Illinois Department of Transportation, Traffic Flow, Springfield (Illinois, United States)

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Most road work suspended for holiday weekend; some lanes still closed

DECATUR - To accommodate the thousands of motorists expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend, the Illinois Department of Transportation will suspend all nonemergency roadwork to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow, starting at 3 p.m. today ... [Published Herald & Review - 13 hours ago]

Entities: Decatur (Illinois, United States), Illinois Department of Transportation, Traffic Flow

First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports

17-year-old taken to hospital following crash on Route 31

The man had to be pulled from one of the vehicles by Crystal Lake firefighters, but the crash resulted in only minor injuries, according to a Crystal Lake firefighter. The accident, caused by a driver turning left into an oncoming vehicle, is routine ... [Published Northwest Herald - 19 hours ago]

Entities: Illinois Department of Transportation

First reported 21 hours ago - Updated 21 hours ago - 1 reports

Second community meeting planned for 47th/East intersection study

Area residents are concerned that a possible Illinois Department of Transportation proposal to fix traffic problems at the intersection of 47th Street and East Avenue would result in reducing safety, divide neighborhood. (By Joe Sinopoli - jsinopoli@ ... [Published Chicago Suburban Newspapers - 21 hours ago]

Entities: Illinois Department of Transportation, Asperger Syndrome

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 4 reports

Legislation approving 70 mph on rural interstates sent to governor

SPRINGFIELD â Illinoisans soon may be able legally to drive 70 mph on rural interstate highways under a proposal now approved by the Illinois House and Senate.The House approved a proposed speed limit increase Wednesday by a 85-30 vote, and the Senate ... [Published Herald & Review - May 23 2013]

Entities: Jerry Costello, Dan Brady, David Reis, Bill Mitchell, Illinois Department of Transportation

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Construction work on Osco Rd. to begin May 28

Press release submitted by IDOTDixon, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, construction work on Oseo Road between US 6 and IL 81 will begin on Tuesday, May 28. ... [Published Quad-Cities Online - May 22 2013]

Entities: Construction, Illinois Department of Transportation, Permitting

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Accident slows traffic on Interstate 55

The Illinois Department of Transportation was called Tuesday to the scene of a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 55 near Illinois 104, just north of Divernon, to help with a diesel fuel spill.Crews had to close one southbound lane of the interstate ... [Published State Journal-Register - May 22 2013]

Entities: Illinois Department of Transportation, Diesel Fuel, Police

Quotes

"Grilling hot dogs or burgers may seem like a very simple tradition, but if proper fire safety is not in place, it could result in serious incidents or tragedies" Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis said. "We encourage families to follow these ten safety tips."

Governor Quinn Reminds Families to Stay Safe this Memorial Day [Published Noodls - 2 hours ago]

...to School program is to improve conditions for students who walk or bike to school," Grade School District 58 spokeswoman Jennie Waldorf said. "We are appreciative of the village's partnership in helping to ensure the continued safety of our students as they walk or bike to and from school."

Downers Grove receives grant to improve sidewalks near schools [Published Chicago Tribune - 18 hours ago]

"There are two people interested, but they haven't completed the (required) classes" said Commissioner Gene Breden

New! [Published Alton Telegraph - 19 hours ago]

"Not only will the proposed intersection improvement enhance transportation safety, but it will bring greater economic opportunity to the area and help to provide quality job opportunities to local residents" Cumpata wrote

Leaders asking state to pay for new Route 47-176 intersection [Published Northwest Herald - 20 hours ago]

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