Under proposed legislation, Illinois would explore the viability of reducing reliance on the state's gas tax by putting in ...

Metra is having “great luck” with its fleet of SD70MACH locomotives, Chief Operating Officer Kevin McCann told the Sandhouse ...

Drivers on U.S. Route 20 in Elgin will have another construction project to contend with starting Monday. The Illinois Department of Transportation plans to begin repair work on the bridge that ...

FanX Salt Lake Comic Con is coming up this September, and already, an exciting number of guests have been announced. Mostly ...

As engines become more fuel efficient, and electric vehicles make greater inroads, Illinois faces an unexpected consequence — less funding for roads.

A new proposal in Springfield would change how Illinois funds its roads by charging drivers by the mile instead of a gas tax, with a pilot program to study the effectiveness of the program.

EDWARDSVILLE An improvement project is scheduled to begin Monday, March 17, on Troy Road between Franklin Avenue and Fifth ...

State gasoline taxes currently fund about half of Illinois' road and bridge projects. According to a study by the Illinois ...

The spring trout fishing season will get underway at 58 locations across Illinois on April 5, with catch-and-release fishing opening at some sites March 22.

ALTON - The City of Alton has made significant strides in infrastructure improvements over the past few years and has ambitious plans ...

Batavia Age: 38 Occupation: Private contractor (work on political campaigns) Previous offices held: Precinct committee ...