IDOT
Halvorson Hopes For IDOT Post
Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson hopes that when Gov. Pat Quinn picks someone new to replace the outgoing Illinois Department of Transportation secretary in the next couple of months, he will pick her.
Cops Looking Out For Impaired Drivers
St. Patrick’s revelers beware — the Illinois State Police, as well as many municipal police agencies, are cracking down on impaired drivers this weekend and the consequences for getting caught driving drunk are significant, for drivers and party hosts alike.
Driver Flags Down IDOT Worker After Being Shot
A driver on the Bishop Ford Freeway pulled over and flagged down an Illinois Department of Transportation worker overnight.
Pace Buses Will Ride On Stevenson Expressway
Pace express buses will begin riding the shoulders of the Stevenson Expressway this fall, in an attempt to speed up schedules.
Emergency Patrols Help Drivers In Brutal Cold
Emergency crews are out in force this morning, to make sure you don’t get stranded in the dangerous cold as you head out to work.
Another Winter Driving Hazard: Road Reflectors
Move over, potholes. A motorist describes his dangerous encounter with one of the highway projectiles.
Police On Prowl For Drunken Drivers
State and local police will be out in full force this weekend to ensure that the roads are safe.
Construction Forecast Gloomy
CHICAGO (WBBM) – If you’re feeling the slightly cooler weather and starting to wonder when road construction season ends, prepare yourself for about another four to six weeks worth. There are about 250 IDOT roadwork […]
Most Popular News
- Two Charged With River North BurglariesTwo people have been charged with burglary in connection with a spate of robberies this month in the River North neighborhood.98
- Portage Theater Closed For NowThe 93-year-old landmark theater at 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. was shut down on Friday after Ald. John Arena (45th) blocked Carranza’s application for a liquor license, according to Carranza.90
- Man Shot And Killed Inside Hyde Park HomeA murder in Hyde Park, just blocks away from President Barack Obama's home.213
- Noise From Music Fest At Chicagoland Speedway Has Neighbors Up In ArmsMost of the complaints seem to be coming from the east of the Chicagoland Speedway in new Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena as grandstands protect the other three sides.127
- Roseland Hospital Cuts Staff, Salaries To Keep Doors OpenAs it waits to hear if it’ll receive a $7 million bailout to stay open, Roseland Community Hospital laid off almost 70 employees, and other hospital employees will take a pay cut.89
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