Tollway Stories & More—2023 Volume 07

Volume 07, 2023

Illinois Tollway Hosts Indonesian Toll Road Operator, JasaMarga

Representatives from the JasaMarga Tollroad Co., the first and largest operator of toll roads in Indonesia, visited the Illinois Tollway on August 1 to learn about the Tollway’s expertise in building and maintaining its 294-mile system of roads, bridges and other facilities throughout Northern Illinois. To show their appreciation for the Tollway’s hospitality, the group presented Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse with a bust of Nakula, a Hindu symbol of beauty and intelligence.

Hundreds Turn Out To Support Fallen State Troopers And Their Families

The annual Illinois State Police Lt. Rich Kozik Memorial Park Motorcycle and Fun Car Run on Saturday, July 15, attracted a couple hundred motorcycle riders and began with a brief memorial ceremony at the Illinois Tollway headquarters in Downers Grove.

“The Illinois Tollway appreciates the work of Illinois State Police to keep our roadways safe for customers,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse. “This annual ride serves to honor the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others and we are proud to be part of it.”

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Speed Awareness Day

In recognition of Illinois Speed Awareness Day, the Illinois Tollway joined with Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and Illinois Sheriffs' Association and urged drivers to slow down. As we work together to make roads safe, we ask drivers to do their part by slowing down. Speeding wrecks lives. That fast drive could be your last drive.

Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police Operation Kid Family Safety Event in Aurora

Thank you to the Fox Valley Park District for inviting the Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police Troop 15 to host a free Kids’ Identification and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) event at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora. The July 8 K.I.S.S. event provided parents and caregivers the opportunity to have child safety seats inspected to make sure they’re correctly installed and to obtain a free kids ID card with their child’s photo and fingerprints. The event also included a touch-a-truck display of a Tollway H.E.L.P. truck, snowplow and emergency vehicles from local police and fire departments and featured Trooper Cooper, a talking, child-sized Illinois State Police squad car that offers safety tips to children.

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Illinois Tollway Environmental Manager Named Among 2023 Notable Leaders in Sustainability by Crain's Chicago Business

It’s only natural that Bryan Wagner would make Crain’s Chicago Business list of Notable Leaders in Sustainability.

As the environmental policy and program manager for the Illinois Tollway, he is responsible for leading numerous environmental initiatives designed to preserve and protect natural resources throughout the 12 counties in Northern Illinois served by the 294-mile Tollway system as part of the $14 billion Move Illinois capital program.

Illinois Tollway Reaches Out To South Suburban Church Community To Promote ConstructionWorks

The Illinois Tollway and its workforce development partners reached out this week to a south suburban Chicago church community to promote career opportunities in highway construction through ConstructionWorks.

The event at Victory Apostolic Church in Matteson attracted a mix of aspiring trades workers looking to launch new careers and experienced tradespeople looking for new opportunities.

Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Outreach Event

Thank you to the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for including Illinois Tollway Executive Director Cassaundra Rouse and Chief of Diversity and Strategic Development Terry Miller at the July Road to Growth outreach event.

"The Illinois Tollway continues to create robust, competitive opportunities and provide the assistance and resources necessary for small, diverse, women- and veteran-owned firms to participate on highway and vertical construction projects," said Terry Miller.

It was great opportunity to hear firsthand how the Tollway’s Technical Assistance Program, administered by IHCC, is helping small, diverse, women and veteran-owned businesses remain competitive and profitable.