Monday June 23, 2025

ICYM - Coffee With the ILLBA June 17th

Topic: Email Marketing - Tools and Strategies That Drive Results

Missed June's Coffee Meeting?

Fear not! The recording is available on the ILLBA YouTube Channel!

A special thank you to Michele Rempel, Founder and Managing Partner of Westvyne for an informative presentation, with lots of suggestions you can use now!

Click here for the recording

Click here for a copy of the handouts

Kennedy rehabilitation update: Week 14

CHICAGO  – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the rehabilitation of the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94) from the Edens Expressway (I-94) junction to Ohio Street continued to progress the week of June 16.

The reversible express lanes will remain open in the outbound direction, with two mainline outbound lanes closed at a time. The reversible mid-gate entrance and exits will remain closed and are estimated to reopen in July. ​ 

To accommodate ongoing bridge rehabilitation and ramp repairs, the following ramp is closed: ​ ​ ​ 

• Outbound Kennedy to Fullerton Avenue, anticipated to reopen next week. ​ ​ ​ ​ 

Motorists should follow the posted detours. ​  ​ ​ 

​ ​ ​ Click here for the detailed report of week 14 accomplishments and upcoming activities, including ramp closures

City of Chicago Events and Traffic Restrictions

 Wrigley Field Transportation Restrictions Maps 2024 - click here

Soldier Field Transportation Restrictions 2025 - click here

Transportation Restrictions for Bally's Temporary Casino 2024 - click here

Uptown Entertainment District Transportation Restrictions Eff 12/22/23 - click here

Continued Closure Of Canal St. At Union Station Phase II Updates - click here

Pride Parade Transportation Restrictions June 29-30, 2025-- click here

NASCAR Chicago Street Race Transportation Restrictions July 5 -6 -click here

McCormick Place Events Calendar

News You Can Use

Brand USA Highlights Next Decade of US Travel: Milestone Global Events, New Attractions, and Big Infrastructure Bets

At the U.S. Travel Association's IPW conference, taking place this week in Chicago, the team at Brand USA had its eyes firmly set on the future.



Brand USA’s President and CEO, Fred Dixon, is bullish about the next decade (even as inbound arrivals have dipped 0.8% so far this year, over 2024), thanks in large part to a roster of new attractions and milestone events that he believes will lure international visitors – and their tourism dollars – to the U.S.

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Newark Airport Limits Flights Through End of The Year

Source: SMARTERTRAVEL

Newark Liberty International Airport will operate under temporary flight restrictions through the end of 2025, according to a recent announcement by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The restrictions follow a series of severe operational disruptions that began in late April, when a critical air traffic control system failed unexpectedly. The outage left controllers temporarily unable to monitor or communicate with incoming flights, creating a highly stressful environment. In the aftermath, several air traffic controllers took trauma-related leave, exacerbating already limited staffing levels. Ongoing runway construction and equipment shortages have further compounded the situation, leading to significant delays and flight cancellations.

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