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Interstate 57 interchange Mattoon Illinois

Coles County

Interstate 57 interchange project to advertise bids this winter

MATTOON — The highly-anticipated reconstruction of the Interstate 57 interchange at Illinois Route 16 in Mattoon will be advertised for bids as soon as this winter, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). IDOT confirmed the news via email. The $72 million project will see the interstate exit completely rebuilt and reconfigured to what is known as a “raindrop diamond” interchange. Construction is expected to last approximately three years. Construction will likely begin on Route 16 first, with the […]

July 7, 2024 145

Christian County

IDOT to build J-turn in Assumption

ASSUMPTION -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) held an open house-like public hearing at Central A&M Middle School in Assumption Thursday night. The subject matter of the hearing was to discuss the intersection of U.S. Highway 51 and Leafland Street on the east side of town. Tentative plans are to implement a J-turn intersection to prevent further fatal accidents. The problematic intersection has been the scene of many car accidents, some of which were fatal. The most recent fatal […]

June 7, 2024 61

West Central Illinois Region

Illinois 103 closed for work in Schuyler County

RUSHVILLE — Illinois Route 103 between U.S. 24 and U.S. 67 in Schuyler County closed beginning Monday as crews remove and resurface more than seven miles of the road. Work is expected to be completed by the end of August, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The $12 million project will include stabilizing road slopes east of Sand Ridge Road and replacing guardrails. Only local traffic only be permitted during the work. However, Illinois 103 and Sugar Grove Road will remain open […]

June 4, 2024 103

Illinois

IDOT to host hiring fair

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is hosting a career fair on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Springfield. The fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at IDOT headquarters in the Harry R. Hanley Building, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway. Representatives from IDOT offices and bureaus who oversee both technical and administrative support responsibilities will be available to discuss current and upcoming employment opportunities at the various IDOT locations. Attendees can learn how to apply for state jobs […]

November 9, 2023 13

Illinois

Nokomis council hears audit report

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council heard the results of its annual fiscal audit during its August 28 regular session. All members were present with the exception of Commissioner Lou Stauder. Whitey Patton of Patton and Company would present the annual audit report to the council. He suggests that water and sewer should be moved into its own bank account and separate from the general fund. He believes that it would make the next audit easier. With grant and loan […]

August 30, 2023 381

East Central Illinois Region

Road buckle in rural Champaign County

SEYMOUR -- Excessive heat during this ongoing heat advisory has resulted in a road buckle in unincorporated Champaign County. Illinois State Police Troop 7 out of Pesotum would issue the alert at 7:37 a.m. The road buckle would occur along Interstate 72 East near milepost 117.5. This is just east of the Illinois Route 47 exit in unincorporated Champaign County near Seymour. General area of the road buckle along Interstate 72 near Seymour in unincorporated Champaign County. The buckle, according […]

July 28, 2023 26

Illinois

IDOT seeks comments on Rend Lake bridge project

SPRINGFIELD / BENTON -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is inviting the public to learn more and comment about an upcoming project. There is a preliminary engineering and environmental study for improvements to the bridge carrying Illinois Route 154 at Rend Lake near Benton. The study also includes the addition of a multi-use path running 1.6 miles along Illinois 154. This stretch will be from Larry Foster Parkway to Fitzgerald Park Road in Franklin County. IDOT is sharing details […]

July 11, 2023 29

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council considers tree replacement at Johnson Park

NOKOMIS -- Two trees that have recently been cut down in Johnson Park in downtown Nokomis is being considered for replacement. The Nokomis City Council discussed the replacement during its regular meeting on Monday, Apr. 10. Commissioner Michael Glenn is in the middle of discussions with Bob Barnstable for recommendations of available tree options. Resident JoAnn Keele was present at the meeting and recommended the planting of October Glory on the western corners of the park. A large number of […]

April 12, 2023 231

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis council makes two new hires

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council approved two new city employee hires during its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 14. The opening for a full-time wastewater employee is now closed, following the hire of Jerome Taylor. The hire is in immediate effect and Taylor will start work this week. The vacancy was created when Landon Collins was hired last month to join the Nokomis Police Department. Collins is currently receiving local training from Police Chief Talon Burton before starting official […]

November 18, 2022 59