Illinois Tollway
Coverage of Illinois Tollway in the Nexus archive.
- Residents react to proposed toll increases on Illinois Tollway
Residents are reacting to a proposed toll increase on the Illinois Tollway, which would be the largest ever. The content notes that people are weighing in on the proposal.
- Proposed Illinois toll increase to support road improvements draws concerns ahead of public hearings
Proposed increases on the IL Tollway to fund road and traffic improvements in the Chicago area are raising concerns among drivers and truckers ahead of public hearings.
- Illinois Tollway proposing rate increase to fund $26.5B capital investment program
The Illinois Tollway is proposing a rate increase starting next year to fund a $26.5 billion capital investment program. The initiative aims to finance infrastructure improvements through higher toll rates.
- Suspect charged in death of Illinois Tollway worker on Tri-State
A 37-year-old Berwyn resident faces felony charges after allegedly striking and killing an Illinois Tollway worker, Calvin Holley, on the Tri-State Tollway in Des Plaines. The incident occurred during a pothole repair operation, with two other workers hospitalized. The suspect remains in custody pending a court appearance.
- Tollway worker killed, two others hurt while filling potholes on I-294
An Illinois Tollway maintenance worker was killed and two others injured when struck by a driver while repairing potholes on I-294. The deceased worker was identified as Calvin L. Holley, 52. No charges have been filed against the driver, and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed condolences.
- Illinois Tollway worker struck, killed during pothole repairs on I-294
An Illinois Tollway maintenance worker was killed and two others injured when struck by a vehicle during pothole repairs on I-294 in Des Plaines. The incident occurred early Saturday, with authorities investigating and the Illinois Tollway urging drivers to follow the Move Over Law.
- Authorities ID Illinois Tollway worker hit, killed during pothole repairs on I-294
Calvin L. Holley, a 52-year-old Illinois Tollway maintenance worker, was struck and killed during pothole repairs on I-294 in Des Plaines. Two other workers were injured, and southbound lanes were closed until 11:30 a.m. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Tollway emphasized the importance of the Move Over Law to protect road workers.