Category: Transportation

Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County Four-year initiative will bring up to 75 charging stations to underserved communities Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $5.5 million in funding today for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program, an initiative led by the County’s Department…

Cook County, Environment, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County Romeoville, Bolingbrook project improves safety, mobility, quality of life The Illinois Department of Transportation was joined today by officials and community leaders in Romeoville, Bolingbrook and Will County to celebrate the completion of the new-and-improved Weber Road interchange, part of a $96.7 million investment…

DuPage, Illinois Legislature, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois Tollway to host Financial Planning event for small businesses Registration now open with presentations and resources from leading financial institutions on financial best practices, access to capital, and small business growth strategies The Illinois Tollway is hosting a Building the Road to Success: Financial Planning for Small Businesses event in Chicago this week to…

Business, Chicago, News, NewsWire, Transportation

16 members of St. Ignatius Hockey team injured, truck drive faces DUI charges

November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

16 St. Ignatius Hockey team members injured, truck drive faces DUI charges Truck crash injures St. Ignatius Hockey team; Truck driver taken into custody with DUI Charges pending; Driver’s record and knowledge of company executives may become critical issue At least 16 members of the St. Ignatius Prep High School junior varsity hockey team were…

Crime, News, NewsWire, Police, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian Secretary of State Jesse White says titles for potential flood vehicles will be closely scrutinized in an extra effort to protect consumers Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting…

Crime, Flooding, Government, National, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Illinois to receive $2,250,129,111 for roads, bridges under Democrats’ Infrastructure Law

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 News Editor 1 Comment

Illinois to receive $2,250,129,111 for roads, bridges under Democrats’ Infrastructure Law On Oct. 13, 2022 U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) announced that Illinois will receive $2,250,129,111 from the historic Infrastructure Law to strengthen roads, bridges and tunnels across the state. “The Infrastructure Law is delivering historic investments to build safer, stronger, smarter roadways,” said Rep. Casten….

Federal, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Highway Commissioner Rubino Receives Grant Funds

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Highway Commissioner Rubino receives Grant Funds Orland Township Highway Department Commissioner Antonio Rubino receives funds for road assessments The Orland Township Highway Department has received grant funds from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP). The funds will allow for road assessments and pavement management implementation of the unincorporated areas in Orland Township. The evaluation…

Chicago, Cook County, Government, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Illinois Tollway names Cassaundra Rouse as Executive Director

August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Illinois Tollway names Cassaundra Rouse as Executive Director The Illinois Tollway today announced the promotion of Cassaundra Rouse to Executive Director. Rouse is a longtime veteran of the agency, most recently serving as the agency’s Chief Operating Officer. “I’m pleased to announce that Cassaundra Rouse will be serving as the Tollway’s Executive Director,” said Illinois…