Monday March 24, 2025

KENNEDY EXPRESSWAY BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT 

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the rehabilitation of the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94) from the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94) junction to Ohio Street started and continued to progress the week of March 17. 

Click here for the detailed report of week 1 accomplishments

2025-2026 Board Elections - Nominations Are Open !

It's that time of year again!

Are you ready to volunteer, share your industry expertise, advocate for our membership and support the mission of the ILLBA?

There are five (5) open board seats (including one vendor/supplier seat) for the upcoming board of directors election.

This year's Nominating Committee Coordinator is Lynn Kafkes.

Qualifications per the ILLBA Bylaws:

• ILLBA member (operator or vendor) in good standing for two (2) consecutive years prior to election  (for exception consideration, please contact Lynn Kafkes, Nominating Committee Chair)

• Timely payment of dues prior to submission of the Slate of Candidates by the Nominating Committee

• Terms are for two years

If you (or someone you know) has a desire and willingness to get involved and give back to the industry, please contact Lynn Kafkes for nomination details.

Deadline for nominations is Friday March 28th, 5pm CDT

City of Chicago Events and Traffic Restrictions

 Wrigley Field Transportation Restrictions Maps 2024 - click here

Soldier Field Transportation Bears Game Restrictions Map 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

McCormick Place Events Calendar

News You Can Use

Read the March 20, 2025 edition here

CVSA’s International Roadcheck Scheduled for May 13-15

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle and driver inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative that takes place over three days in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Law enforcement personnel will inspect commercial motor vehicles and drivers at weigh/inspection stations, temporary sites and mobile patrols to verify regulatory compliance. Data from the 72 hours of International Roadcheck will be collected and the results will be released this summer.

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