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IDOT ‘Tis the Season: Winter Weather – Get it Together

Tuesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

As snow and ice season looms over Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Tollway are teaming up to remind motorists to be prepared and remember: “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” By taking steps to prepare... Read More.

Emergency Management Officials, National Weather Service Encourage Winter Preparedness

Wednesday, November 2 by Jc Tinsley

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Illinois hasn’t had a winter without at least one winter storm in the past century. To help people prepare for potentially dangerous snow, cold and ice this winter, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), the NWS... Read More.

Winter Rendezvous returns to Fort de Chartres Nov. 5-6 with period clothing, music and food

Tuesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

Fort de Chartres State Historic Site presents a weekend of colorful clothing, hand-made crafts and delicious food when the annual Winter Rendezvous returns Nov. 5-6.Soldiers, trappers, traders and Native Americans (as portrayed by historic re-enactors) will gather at the rendezvous. They’ll... Read More.

IDOT Hiring in Preparation of Winter Weather

Monday, September 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is in the process of hiring temporary help to assist with snow-and-ice removal throughout Illinois this winter. These seasonal employees will be hired on a full-time and an on-call basis.The department's annual "snowbird" program requires employees to promptly respond... Read More.

The Rec at RLC bringing back Winter Hitting League

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Back by popular demand, the Winter Hitting League is returning to The Rec at Rend Lake College this December to help baseball athletes improve in the off-season.This year, the league will feature two age divisions: an 8 to 10-year-old division and an... Read More.

Illinois Winter Road Conditions in One Click

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation reminds motorists to bookmark gettingaroundillinois.com on their computers and smartphones for quick access to the latest winter road conditions. The Getting Around Illinois map is updated 24/7 during winter weather, providing motorists with the latest... Read More.