IDOT vehicle struck by stolen car during police pursuit in Chicago
An Illinois Department of Transportation vehicle was struck by a stolen vehicle early Monday morning during a police pursuit in Longwood Manor on the South Side.
Chicago area expressways see crashes, spin-outs; IDOT warns drivers to slow down
As of 8 p.m. Wednesday, the expressways were moving a lot better than they were Wednesday morning and early afternoon; drivers could actually see the pavement.
Man charged with reckless homicide in 2021 crash that killed a 4-year-old boy
A 31-year-old man has been charged in a March 2021 fatal car crash that killed a 4-year-old boy.
IDOT hiring 1,000 seasonal employees for snow and ice removal
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Monday that it's beginning to hire for the winter season through its annual "snowbird" program.
Illinois residents targeted by identity theft scammers
The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning about surge of imposter and phishing scams across Illinois that affect several government departments. Scammers are trying to get their hands on your driver’s license and state ID.
New Illinois road signs directing drivers to charging stations
New signs are popping up along Illinois highways to let drivers of electric vehicles know where they can refuel.
Lane closures on Dan Ryan Expressway begin July 16
Lane closures are planned for the Dan Ryan Expressway starting July 16
Illinois roads and bridge deterioration ranked among worst in US, report says
Illinois Interstate Highway Systems rank among the worst levels of bridge and road pavement deterioration, according to a report released Tuesday.
Illinois residents warned about IDOT text, email scams requesting personal info
The Illinois Department of Transportation is warning the public to be on the lookout for text and email scams asking for personal information.
18th Street ramp to inbound Dan Ryan closing Monday for 6 weeks
The entrance ramp from 18th Street to the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway will close for about six weeks starting Monday.
New Amtrak routes, improved roads and bridges in Illinois under Biden infrastructure bill
President Joe Biden's massive infrastructure bill will connect Chicago rail riders to new cities.
Final phase of Montrose bridge removal over Kennedy Expy. set for last weekend of March
The final portion of the Montrose Avenue bridge over the Kennedy Expressway is set to be removed in the last weekend in March, resulting in lane closures and expressway stops overnight throughout that weekend.