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Illiana Expressway impacts spotlighted
Building the road could create 14,210 jobs, impact 3,094 acres of farmland, and slightly reduce some air pollution, according to the Tier...
Jan 28, 2014


Illiana Tier Two Draft Environmental Impact Statement Released for Public Comment
The Illinois and Indiana Departments of Transportation (IDOT and INDOT) will host public hearings for the Illiana Tier Two Draft...
Jan 27, 2014


At CSEDC forum, Sen. Dick Durbin discusses news from Washington and the need to invest in local infr
A related story, by Keith Benman of the Times, is available here. Click here to view Dermody Property slides, here for Horton...
Jan 24, 2014


Five bid teams interested in building Illiana Expressway
Some of the firms responding are already involved in public-private partnerships in the bi-state region, including the controlling...
Jan 2, 2014


Oak Forest, Metra Officials Cut Ribbon on New Station
The new station has light green walls, subtle lighting, eight oak benches and a clock inside. There’s a large clock outside designed to...
Jan 2, 2014


Oak Forest set to open new Metra station on Dec. 20th
“I can’t think of a better Christmas gift for commuters,” Mayor Hank Kuspa said in the release. “They have been very patient throughout...
Dec 17, 2013


IL Route 394 and IL Route 1 Corridor Study
Timeline: December 19, 2013 – Proposals due Early January, 2014 – Interview consultants (if necessary) Late January, 2014 – Award contract
Dec 12, 2013


NIRPC passes Illiana Expressway
The vote means plans for the expressway can soon be submitted for final federal approvals and a search for private investors can kick...
Dec 12, 2013
Transportation, land use and economic development study anticipates tremendous amount of growth
If and when a proposed east-west toll way materializes between Interstates 55 and 65, the north-south Ill. Route 394/Ill. Route 1...
Dec 6, 2013
Cook County officials hold line on property tax levy, approves Phoenix and Harvey road projects
The Cook County Board gave its approval Wednesday to a property tax levy for the upcoming year that they say remains at the same level it...
Dec 5, 2013


NIRPC committee gives thumbs up to Illiana Expressway
The vote was 18 in favor to 8 against, with one abstention at the morning meeting of the NIRPC Transportation Policy Committee at the...
Dec 3, 2013


Study to determine economic development along Ill. 394, Ill. 1
Village Administrator Tom Durkin said the report coincides with another study municipal officials are doing to improve their retail...
Nov 19, 2013


December 4: Illiana DBE and Industry Outreach Event
Illinois and Indiana Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Industry Firms Invited to Attend The Illinois Department of Transportation...
Nov 18, 2013


Request for Proposals (RFP) for IL Route 394 and IL Route 1 Corridor Study
Timeline: A non-mandatory, pre-bid information session will be held on Wednesday, December 4 at 10:00 AM at the SSMMA offices, 1904 W....
Nov 18, 2013


Indiana kicks off investor search for Illiana Expressway
The request for qualifications issued by the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Indiana Finance Authority on Tuesday also...
Nov 13, 2013


CrossRail Chicago Plans Unveiled
To learn more about CrossRail Chicago, read Greg Hinz’s column in Crain’s Chicago Business.
Nov 12, 2013


Nov. 9-10, 16-17: Road closures due to I-294/I-57 beam installation
BEAM INSTALLATION OVER THE TRI-STATE TOLLWAY (I-294) SCHEDULED TO BEGIN THIS WEEKEND FOR I-294/I-57 INTERCHANGE PROJECT Work will...
Nov 8, 2013


Transportation update
Surface Transportation Program The SSMMA Transportation Committee met on October 1st in South Chicago Heights. Two major actions were...
Nov 1, 2013


2013-2014 Safe Routes to School Program grant applications are now available
The solicitation for the 2013-2014 Safe Routes to School Program is now open. Please download this letter or visit this link for...
Nov 1, 2013


Rail leaders tout economic impact
Railroad industry leaders from around the country gathered Friday in downtown Chicago for a summit on the economic importance of...
Oct 29, 2013
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