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Long-term ramp closures and detours scheduled at Illinois Route 25 Interchange at I-90 for Toll Plaza work

Posted on September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Long-term ramp closures and detours scheduled at Illinois Route 25 Interchange at I-90 for Toll Plaza work
Long-term ramp closures and detours scheduled at Illinois Route 25 Interchange at I-90 for Toll Plaza work

Long-term ramp closures and detours scheduled at Illinois Route 25 Interchange at I-90 for Toll Plaza work Ramp closure needed in September for toll plaza improvements Long-term ramp closures with posted detours are scheduled to begin Sunday night and continue through September at the Illinois Route 25 Interchange on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90)…

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LakeView Towers Association members protest exclusion from 46th Ward public meeting

Posted on July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 By News Editor
LakeView Towers Association members protest exclusion from 46th Ward public meeting

LakeView Towers Association members protest exclusion from 46th Ward public meeting Diane Santucci releases this statement in response to being denied her vote as the authorized representative of her association at the 46th Ward Zoning Committee. Lakeview Towers Board Member Diane Santucci is opposed to a proposed development at 4600 N Marine Drive, which is on the…

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Construction on I-294 will cause delays

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Construction on I-294 will cause delays

Construction on I-294 will cause delays Detours scheduled through Mid-June on 79th Street Ramp, Archer Avenue for ongoing bridge work on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project Long-term closures and detours are scheduled in June for the ramp connecting westbound 79thStreet to LaGrange Road and on westbound Archer Avenue for pavement work as part of…

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Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project

Posted on May 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project
Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project

Mile Long Bridge beam delivery continues in May on Central Tri-State (I-294) project Beam deliveries escorted by State Police will impact travel on I-90, I-290, I-355, I-80, I-57 and I-294 Transport and delivery of bridge beams will continue in May for the Illinois Tollway’s new northbound Mile Long Bridge on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294)…

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Pritzker joins Federal, State and Local Leaders to break ground on next phase of Springfield Rail

Posted on November 22, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker joins Federal, State and Local Leaders to break ground on next phase of Springfield Rail
Pritzker joins Federal, State and Local Leaders to break ground on next phase of Springfield Rail

Pritzker joins Federal, State and Local Leaders to break ground on next phase of Springfield Rail Rebuild Illinois Invests $122 Million to Complete Springfield Rail Improvement Project Governor JB Pritzker was joined by federal, state and local leaders to announce the next phase of the Springfield Rail Improvements Project and break ground on the construction…

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Overnight closures of Reagan Tollway (I-88) planned

Posted on May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Overnight closures of Reagan Tollway (I-88) planned
Overnight closures of Reagan Tollway (I-88) planned

Overnight closures of Reagan Tollway (I-88) planned For South First Street Bridge work in DeKalb. Temporary, full closures planned for bridge beam placement as part of bridge replacement project Temporary, overnight lane closures are scheduled this week on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) at South First Street in DeKalb for bridge replacement work. Weather permitting,…

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Illinois Tollway to host Construction Event for potential bidders

Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Tollway to host Construction Event for potential bidders
Illinois Tollway to host Construction Event for potential bidders

Illinois Tollway to host Construction Event for potential bidders Illinois Tollway to host construction event for firms interested in bidding on the mile long bridge project. February 14 pre-bid meeting and networking event scheduled for work on the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) The Illinois Tollway will host a pre-bid meeting and construction networking event on…

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