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Saturday, April 29, 2023
Illinois Gaming Board Approves Plans by Hollywood Casinos to Move Their Aurora, Joliet Casino Locations

Hollywood Aurora and Hollywood Joliet are located on the banks of the Fox River, physically distant from a limited-access highway. Although these operations are now land-based casino complexes, they had…


Thursday, April 27, 2023
IDOT, Illinois State Police and others urge caution in work zones

IDOT, along with Illinois State Police, Illinois Tollway, Missouri Department of Transportation, industry partners and frontline construction workers joined forces at events across Illinois during National Work Zone Awareness Week…


Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Rep. Stephens Oceans of Possibilities 2023 Summer Reading Program

This summer, State Rep. Brad Stephens is bringing back his summer reading program. He invites 20th District K-5th graders to dive into the “Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.” The…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE: Touhy Avenue closing at rail crossing April 20

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs by the Union Pacific Railroad to a crossing on Touhy Avenue (Illinois 72), between Elmhurst and Mount Prospect roads in Des Plaines,…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Biking in Illinois this Spring: Can’t Miss Bike Paths

Route 66 Trail Motorists have long traveled the legendary US Route 66. Now it’s the cyclists’ turn! Beginning in Chicago, Bicycle Route 66 runs all the way to Santa Monica,…


Friday, April 14, 2023
GRANT OPPORTUNITY: IDOT Transit Grants Now Open

The Illinois Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for a competitive grant program that aims to expand safe, equitable access to public transportation throughout the state. Selected projects will…


Tuesday, April 11, 2023
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The Illinois Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to promote Distracted Driving Awareness Month, reminding drivers to…


Thursday, April 6, 2023
Enjoy Illinois for Spring Break

From waterparks to waterfalls, there are plenty of ways to embrace spring break in Illinois. Illinois offers so many ways to have a fun spring break. From city staycations to…


Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Back to Business Grants Available Now!

Today is the day! The Back to Business grant application is open for the restaurant, hotel & creative arts industries: Review B2B program info at https://bit.ly/43byHHK Reach out to Community…


Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Rep. Stephens April 2023 Legislative Update

We are on spring break in the General Assembly and won’t be meeting again until Tuesday, April 18th. From there, we have five weeks of session leading up to our…