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Chicago Tribune
08-07-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Kane County Sheriff's Office taking part in statewide crackdown on speeding
Drivers in Kane County can expect to see increased police patrols this month as part of a statewide crackdown on speeding. The Kane County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies on the campaign, which started Tuesday, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. Residents can expect to see increased patrols throughout Kane County and Illinois during the campaign, the release said. Officers will be intensifying speed limit enforcement and stopping and ticketing offenders, particularly in areas with high numbers of speed-related crashes. The initiative is set to extend through July 31. The Kendall County Sheriff's Office is also participating in the anti-speeding initiative, according to a press release from the office on Monday. The initiative is part of the 'Speeding Catches Up With You' campaign, which is funded through federal highway safety funds administered by IDOT, according to the news release. The speed enforcement effort also supports IDOT's 'It's Not a Game' media campaign.
CBS News
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Overnight closures on I-80, I-55 and Kennedy Expressway will impact Chicago traffic
There are some major closures going into place on some of the Chicago area's biggest highways this week, which impact traffic, especially overnight. Full closure of I-55 at I-80 over consecutive nights As part of the I-80 bridge repair over I-55 in Joliet, Channahon and Shorewood, I-55 will be completely closed in both directions at I-80 for three nights in a row, starting Monday, July 7 and ending after Wednesday, July 9. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, at 8 p.m. I-80 will be reduced to one lane between River and Houbolt roads in both directions. At 9 p.m., both directions of I-55 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 59 and U.S. 6. At 11 p.m. the westbound ramp of I-80 to southbound I-55 will close, and at midnight the eastbound I-80 ramp to northbound I-55 will close. Between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., both directions of I-55 will be completely closed at I-80 and traffic will detour to exit I-80 west to Ridge Road south then reenter eastbound I-80 to access southbound I-55, IDOT said. Starting at 5 a.m. each morning, one northbound and one southbound lane of I-55 will reopen. IDOT expects the bridge repair work to be done by 6 a.m. Thursday, July 10. Kennedy Expressway work zone shifts over 2 nights Starting at 10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, the outbound Kennedy Expressway will gradually reduce to one outbound lane from Washington Blvd. to Addison St., with intermittent ramp closures in between. At midnight, reversible express lanes will close. Everything that closes overnight will reopen at 5 a.m. each morning, with work expected to be complete by 5 a.m. Wednesday. The closures are part of the ongoing Kennedy Expressway construction. The work zone has to be moved so crews can start the second half of bridge work, IDOT said. Drivers should expect significant delays and be prepared to allow extra time when driving through the construction area. The overall outbound Kennedy project is expected to be complete by Thanksgiving.
Chicago Tribune
03-07-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Waukegan OKs paperwork to keep state funds flowing into city; ‘Investing in our community means … laying the foundation for long-term growth'
Paperwork required by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) was a reminder of some of the benefits that flowed to the Waukegan area from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's $41.42 billion Rebuild Illinois plan initiated during his first year as governor in 2019. Nearly $6 million flowed to the city of Waukegan for various needs, which included engineering for eventual infrastructure projects that will eventually help to jump-start Mayor Sam Cunningham's Rebuild Waukegan program. 'As part of our Rebuild Waukegan mission, investing in our community means creating lasting opportunities for our residents while laying the foundation for long-term growth,' Cunningham said in an email Wednesday. Some of the other funds went to the College of Lake County (CLC) for its new five-story student center, the Waukegan Port District to expand its capacity and the Waukegan Park District for the restoration of the Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie. The Waukegan City Council unanimously approved the necessary paperwork on 15 Rebuild Illinois grants during a specially scheduled meeting Monday at City Hall, satisfying IDOT that everything is in the proper order. 'IDOT is very specific with the way it wants things done,' City Engineer Jesus Alquicira said after the meeting. Alquicira said some of the projects were completed within the last few years, like repaving Sheridan Road in different parts of town. Other grants were for the initial engineering for the rebuilding of the Genesee Street Bridge between Water and Lake streets. While more detailed engineering must be done before plans can be drawn for the Genesee Street Bridge, more comprehensive engineering on the Belvidere Bridge spanning the Amstutz Expressway is part of the package. It allows for drawing plans and soliciting bids. From the start of his current term on May 5, Cunningham stressed the need to resurface Washington Street and improve other infrastructure along the roadway. Rebuild Illinois funds will help pay a $951,000 engineering bill for the project, as well as nearly $2.2 million for the 2025 road program. While CLC, the Port Authority, the Park District and private businesses are all part of ongoing and future projects, Cunningham said it is important the city show everyone involved a commitment to the future. 'It's the city's responsibility to lead by example, by investing in critical infrastructure projects, modernizing services, and advancing beautification efforts that uplift our neighborhoods and business corridors,' he said. Others have invested in projects within Waukegan since the announcement of the governor's Rebuild Illinois program in 2019, including the new Student Center at CLC. Of the $48 million needed for the midrise, Rebuild Illinois funds accounted for $35.3 million of the tab. After the city sold the former Carnegie Library to the Park District for $1 five years ago, an assortment of funds helped turn the former book repository into a history museum, restoring the building to what it looked like more than a century ago. Of those funds, $3.75 million came from Rebuild Illinois. As the city embarks on its Rebuild Waukegan effort, Cunningham said he is proud of partners like CLC, the Port District. the Park District and others whose projects are adding to the quality of life in the community. Some like the Port District add an economic component. 'Investments at Waukegan Harbor and Waukegan National Airport are boosting economic activity and connecting our city to broader regional and global opportunities,' Cunningham said. 'The College of Lake County is fueling workforce development and expanding access to education.' While some governmental and educational entities are boosting the economy, Cunningham said the Park District enhances the quality of life 'through revitalized parks and recreation programs.'
CBS News
23-06-2025
- CBS News
Bolingbrook woman charged with DUI after crashing into IDOT truck investigating fatal I-55 crash
A woman was charged with driving under the influence after crashing into an Illinois Department of Transportation truck that was investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 55 Sunday morning. The DuPage County State's Attorney's Office said Estephany Antunez, 27, of Bolingbrook, Illinois, appeared in court Monday morning charged with one count of passing an emergency vehicle causing injury/death, and 10 misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses including dui, leaving the scene of an accident involving damage to an attended vehicle, speeding and attempt fleeing and eluding a police officer. The office said around 3 a.m., Illinois State Police troopers arrived at the three-car crash on northbound I-55 south of Lemont Road in DuPage County, just east of Bolingbrook. Around 7:30 a.m., while ISP was investigating the crash, Antunez allegedly drove around the lane closures set up by toopers and struck an IDOT truck with a worker inside. She then drove away from the scene down a closed roadway where traffic crash reconstruction personnel were working. The office said she nearly hit multiple dead bodies in the roadway and an ISP Trooper. An ISP trooper pursued Antunez, who failed to pull over and continued driving. She was eventually pulled over following a two-mile pursuit. It is alleged that Antunez's blood alcohol level was .173, and she was arrested. The driver of the IDOT truck was transferred to a local hospital with minor injuries. Antunez was denied pre-trial release. She is due back in court on July 21. The video above is from a previous report.
CBS News
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Kennedy Expressway Ohio Street ramp opening delayed when car drives onto fresh concrete
The Illinois Department of Transportation said the reopening of the Ohio Street ramp on the Kennedy Expressway has been delayed. IDOT said a car drove into the work zone and onto freshly poured concrete, damaging the concrete and pushing back the reopening of the outbound ramp by about a week. The third and final phase of the Kennedy Construction Project began in March. While this phase is running ahead of schedule by about a month, according to officials, the whole project isn't set to be completed until Thanksgiving. On June 5, the Division Street and Ontario Street on-ramps to the outbound Kennedy closed for about two weeks. On Monday, June 9, the outbound Kennedy off-ramps North and Fullerton avenues will close for about two weeks. The Ogden Avenue on-ramp to the outbound Kennedy is currently closed, as is the on-ramp at Armitage Avenue. They are expected to reopen the week of June 9. The Ohio Street ramp was also on track to reopen next week until the concrete was damaged. "Reminder: Follow posted signs and stay alert in work zones—your attention keeps everyone safe," IDOT wrote on their social media.
