Illinois Gaming Board Approves Plans by Hollywood Casinos to Move Their Aurora, Joliet Casino Locations

Edward Marshall April 29, 2023 No Comments

Hollywood Aurora and Hollywood Joliet are located on the banks of the Fox River, physically distant from a limited-access highway. Although these operations are now land-based casino complexes, they had [...]

Stephens-Backed Bill to Cut Costs for Non-Home Rule Communities Passes Committee

Edward Marshall April 27, 2023 No Comments

On Tuesday, legislation co-sponsored by Assistant House Minority Leader Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) to allow non-home rule municipalities to adopt the Administrative Adjudication Process passed out of committee. Senate Bill 2320 passed out [...]

IDOT, Illinois State Police and others urge caution in work zones

Edward Marshall April 27, 2023 No Comments

IDOT, along with Illinois State Police, Illinois Tollway, Missouri Department of Transportation, industry partners and frontline construction workers joined forces at events across Illinois during National Work Zone Awareness Week [...]

Rep. Stephens Announces Oceans of Possibilities 2023 Summer Reading Program

Edward Marshall April 25, 2023 No Comments

This summer, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is launching his annual summer reading program. He invites 20th District young students to participate in his “Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program” during [...]

Leader Stephens Recognizes 20th District Women in Springfield

Edward Marshall April 20, 2023 No Comments

On Tuesday, House Assistant Minority Leader Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) welcomed Vice President of Brand Marketing for SpotHero Dr. Karen Bartuch and Tony’s Italian Deli & Subs Co-Founder and Owner Maria [...]

INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE: Touhy Avenue closing at rail crossing April 20

Edward Marshall April 19, 2023 No Comments

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs by the Union Pacific Railroad to a crossing on Touhy Avenue (Illinois 72), between Elmhurst and Mount Prospect roads in Des Plaines, will [...]

Biking in Illinois this Spring: Can’t Miss Bike Paths

Edward Marshall April 19, 2023 No Comments

Route 66 Trail Motorists have long traveled the legendary US Route 66. Now it’s the cyclists’ turn! Beginning in Chicago, Bicycle Route 66 runs all the way to Santa Monica, [...]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: IDOT Transit Grants Now Open

Edward Marshall April 14, 2023 No Comments

The Illinois Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for a competitive grant program that aims to expand safe, equitable access to public transportation throughout the state. Selected projects will [...]

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Edward Marshall April 11, 2023 No Comments

The Illinois Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to promote Distracted Driving Awareness Month, reminding drivers to “Drop it and [...]

Enjoy Illinois for Spring Break

Edward Marshall April 6, 2023 No Comments

From waterparks to waterfalls, there are plenty of ways to embrace spring break in Illinois. Illinois offers so many ways to have a fun spring break. From city staycations to [...]

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