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  • Published on 21:44 GMT

    Full closure on I-55 at I-80 over two consecutive nights

    Road construction ahead/md The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the Interstate 80 bridges over Interstate 55, in Joliet, Channahon and Shorewood, a full closure will be required in both …

    Source: WJOL - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 23, 2026

    Work zone crashes are up in Illinois as road construction expands

    April 22, 2026, 12:45 p.m. CT As road construction ramps up across Illinois, state agencies are urging drivers to be cautious in work zones. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and Illinois Tollway have teamed up for National …

    Source: State Journal-Register - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Apr 21, 2026

    Road construction crews share stories of distracted drivers

    Warmer weather means road crews can tackle more road projects across the area. With more workers on the roads the Illinois Department of Transportation hosted a press conference Tuesday, calling on drivers to do their part to help crews make it home safely …

    Source: WSIU - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Apr 21, 2026

    Illinois Launches Work Zone Safety Campaign as Construction Season Spurs Rise in Crashes

    Spring brings a surge in road construction across Illinois, prompting the Illinois Department of Transportation and partners to launch their “Safe Actions Save Lives” campaign for National Work Zone Awareness Week. With Governor Pritzker proclaiming April …

    Source: Regional Media News - Iowa - Pending
  • Published on Apr 21, 2026

    Bridge hole on I-64 renews questions about Illinois infrastructure

    Illinois officials said a bridge on Interstate 64 in East St. Louis is safe despite its structurally deficient federal designation and pending repairs. EAST ST. LOUIS, Illinois — The Illinois Department of Transportation had already scheduled a $550,000 …

    Source: KSDK - Missouri - Pending
  • Published on Apr 27, 2026

    Our lovely city lumps along 32nd Street

    What’s going on with the large mounds of dirt on 32nd Street? (Action Line) × Question for Action Line: How much longer is the never-ending construction on East 32nd Street going to take? It seems like the project has been ongoing for three years now! The …

    Source: The Durango Herald - Colorado - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 15, 2026

    Illinois woman paralyzed in I-55 crash secures $60 million settlement

    A 31-year-old Minooka woman secured a $60 million settlement after a 2022 crash on Interstate 55 near Renwick Road, where attorneys say unsafe road construction conditions led to a rollover that left her paralyzed. WILL COUNTY - A 31-year-old Minooka woman …

    Source: FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois - Right-wing
  • Published on Apr 3, 2026

    Multiple road construction projects starting soon in Cherry Valley

    CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. — A local village is announcing several road construction projects in the next few months. On Thursday, the Village of Cherry Valley announced their 2026 Village Road Construction Projects will begin soon. There are four total projects …

    Source: WREX - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 25, 2026

    Road contractors call for increased downstate funding

    To subscribe, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. URBANA — The Illinois Policy Institute reported in March 2025 that Champaign County was one of the state’s fastest-growing counties in 2024, citing data from the U.S. Census Bureau. …

    Source: The News Gazette - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 25, 2026

    Historical covers for April 25: Court Battle on Site of Gas Tax Roads Likely

    As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from April 25. These archives serve as a time capsule, capturing the evolution of Illinois communities through world wars, economic shifts, and the changing landscape of …

    Source: Sauk Valley - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Apr 1, 2026

    Lane Closures Begin on I-74 and I-280 as Quad Cities Road Construction Resumes April 6, 2026

    Commuters in the Quad Cities should prepare for lane closures on Interstates 74 and 280 as construction resumes. Monday, April 6th. Motorists can expect lane closures this season as work begins on the westbound lanes of I-74 at the U.S. 6 interchange. The …

    Source: Regional Media News - Iowa - Pending
  • Published on Apr 25, 2026

    The Trump administration wants to open precious East Coast forests to logging and mining

    Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Live Science Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was …

    Source: LiveScience - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 22, 2026

    IDOT Kicks Off Work Zone Awareness Week

    ‘Safe Actions Save Lives’ With construction across the state in bloom this spring, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, Illinois Tollway, industry partners, labor, local agencies and frontline construction workers today teamed …

    Source: WJOL - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 25, 2026

    EPA denies petition to improve oversite of phosphogypsum waste

    Staff Report On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency denied a petition by conservation groups to improve federal oversight of the radioactive waste produced by phosphogypsum facilities, including wastewater from phosphoric acid production. …

    Source: The Bradenton Times - Florida - Pending
  • Published on Apr 22, 2026

    IDOT stresses safety in work zones while celebrating Work Zone Awareness Week

    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - This week is Work Zone Awareness Week. IDOT is using it to remind drivers that "Safe Actions Save Lives." As the weather continues to warm up, more and more construction zones will pop up on central Illinois roads. …

    Source: Wand - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Apr 21, 2026

    IDOT: ‘Safe Actions Save Lives’

    “At IDOT, we are doing more than ever this year to fix and modernize roads and bridges. Please remember to remain alert for work zones, slow down and give our crews plenty of room to do their jobs,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi. “The …

    Source: Around Ptown - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 20, 2026

    I-55 resurfacing project to bring lane closures

    April 20, 2026, 9:57 a.m. CT A 4.6-mile resurfacing project on Interstate 55 from just north of the Sherman interchange to the Logan County line began April 20, according to a community announcement from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The work …

    Source: State Journal-Register - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Apr 22, 2026

    Waukegan Road Next Up For Water Main Replacement, Followed By IDOT Resurfacing

    Road Work. (iStock image) The village of Glenview is scheduled to begin a water main replacement project along Waukegan Road in early May, marking the start of a multi-phase improvement plan for the state route. The project will take place between Harrison …

    Source: Arlington Heights Journal - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 17, 2026

    Daily Audio Newscast - April 17, 2026

    Six minutes of news from around the nation. Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect; U.S. Senate votes to strip mining ban near Boundary Waters; PA House passes budget to boost school funding; Diversity in rural Illinois exacerbates maternity care …

    Source: Kiowa County Press - Colorado - Pending

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