Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
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https://idot.illinois.govThe Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) facilitates the inter-connectivity of all transportation modes for the efficient movement of people and goods. The roots of the agency can be traced back more than a century, for as long as cars, highways, and air traffic have moved people around the state. IDOT sends traffic-related news releases to The Lansing Journal, and we publish those that are relevant to readers in our community.
IDOT celebrates Black History Month
Events open to the public throughout February
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 4, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting a full slate of special events in February in celebration of Black History Month, with rotating lobby displays featuring a variety of educational...
IDOT increases law enforcement details over Super Bowl weekend
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 1, 2019) – This Super Bowl Sunday, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and local law enforcement across the state are increasing details to enforce their “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or...
Public invited to submit stories for IDOT safety campaign
Names, faces of Illinois people sought to show consequences of unsafe driving
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 15, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking real stories from people who have lost loved ones or otherwise been affected by poor choices and driving...
Zero tolerance for DUI, speeding, and other offenses during New Year holiday
Additional patrols across the state now through January 2
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 28, 2018) - “Last year, six people died on our roads over New Year’s, and four of those deaths were alcohol-related,” said Cynthia Watters, IDOT’s bureau chief of Safety Programs and...
Heightened holiday enforcement aims to save lives
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 21, 2018) — The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and nearly 200 local law enforcement agencies are coming together for the annual holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to keep alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers off...
IDOT named Employer of the Year for advancement of women in transportation
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CHICAGO, Ill. (November 19, 2018) – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that it has been named Employer of the Year by Women in Transportation Seminar Chicago (WTS Chicago), a group that promotes the development and advancement of women in transportation.“Women...
Winter storm, difficult driving conditions expected Sunday across northern, central Illinois
Heavy snow, reduced visibility to impact travel at end of Thanksgiving holiday weekend
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CHICAGO, Ill. (November 24, 2018) – The Illinois Department of Transportation is warning the public that a winter storm with the potential for up to 12 inches of snow in...
Cold snap underway, IDOT, ISP and Tollway urge public: ‘Winter Weather—Get it Together’
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 17, 2018) – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, the Illinois Tollway and their safety partners are urging the public to get ready for snow and ice and prepare for driving when conditions make a turn for...
IDOT Summit spotlights distracted driving dangers
Participants look to bring down rising death totals on state roads
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 31, 2018) — On Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Transportation convened its first “Traffic Safety Summit: Partnering Toward Zero Deaths” to bring together local and state agencies, public officials,...
IDOT working with ISP, local police to step up Halloween patrols
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 27, 2018) – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and local police departments throughout the state are reminding motorists that Halloween is frightening enough without impaired drivers to worry about. To make the roads safer this Halloween,...