illinois department of transportation

"That's why it's crucial to plan how you'll get home before you head out - whether you'll be drinking or using any other substance. #safedriving

Some employers present at this event include AFLAC, Nicor Gas, PACE, Legal Shield, the Helen Wheeler Center, the Illinois State Police, the City of Kankakee, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and more. #jobfair

For more than 20 years, the Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program has helped smaller transit agencies navigate the red tape of the public bidding process while ensuring their vehicles meet federal requirements and specifications... #idot

This final statewide enforcement push of 2023 has one goal – to save lives. #isp

“Seat belts have proven to be life-saving in the event of a crash,” said Sergeant Bill Sanchez of the Traffic Safety Unit. #OrlandPark

IDOT officials said every year, 1.6 billion tons valued at $2.5 trillion of freight flows in and out of the state, making Illinois one of the top states for freight activity.

“With the winter months here, drivers need to be aware of road conditions before traveling,” said Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex). #senatorjoyce

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, in 2020, a total of 11,654 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver. #orlandpark

This Thanksgiving, you can make all law enforcement officers jobs simpler and, more importantly, safer by driving sober and buckling up. #blackoutwednesday #idot

For the upcoming winter, IDOT will have over 1,800 trucks available for deployment to plow more than 17,000 centerline miles of roads statewide... #idot #winter