Legal experts are warning that trucking companies and their technology providers could be unintentionally dragged into state and federal class action civil lawsuits over compliance with the notification requirements of an Illinois biometric privacy law.
January 27, 2022Illinois
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Biometric Privacy Law in Illinois Posing Legal Challenge for Truckers
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The Interstate 80 bridge over the Des Plaines River in Joliet, Ill. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune)
Illinois Lays Out Six-Year Timeline for $1.2 Billion I-80 Reconstruction Project
The Interstate 80 bridge over the Des Plaines River in Joliet, Ill. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune)Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Oct. 18 unveiled a six-year timeline for the $1.2 billion reconstruction of Interstate Highway 80 through Will County, including work on aging bridges over the Des Plaines River considered so decrepit that unions put up billboards with warnings such as “Cross bridge at your own risk” two years ago.
October 19, 2021 Government, Business, Safety 
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Signs Transportation Asset Management Plan Into Law
Pritzker at a past event. (illinois.gov)Illinois Gov. Jay “J.B.” Pritzker has signed a law intended to improve transportation infrastructure while maximizing the effectiveness of taxpayer dollars.
August 27, 2021 Government, Business, Safety 
Pritzker announces the release of a $20.7 billion transportation construction plan for the state. (Illinois Department of Transportation via Flickr)
Illinois Releases $20.7 Billion Infrastructure Construction Plan
Pritzker announces the release of a $20.7 billion transportation construction plan for the state. (Illinois Department of Transportation via Flickr)Illinois Gov. Jay “J.B.” Pritzker joined various officials May 19 to announce the release of a $20.7 billion transportation construction plan for the state.
May 21, 2021 Government, Business, Technology 
Gov. Pritzker at a past press conference. (Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press)
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Directs $15 Million to Manufacturing Training Academies
Gov. Pritzker at a past press conference. (Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press)In an effort to develop the manufacturing workforce, Illinois Gov. Jay “J.B.” Pritzker announced a $15 million investment to build two advanced manufacturing training academies.
April 30, 2021 Business, Equipment 
Navistar's facility in Melrose Park, Ill., in the past was used to manufacture Navistar’s 9- and 10-liter N-Series engines, mainly for Classes 6 and 7 trucks and buses. (David Wilson — Flickr)
Navistar to Close 125-Acre Melrose Park, Ill., Facility
Navistar's facility in Melrose Park, Ill., in the past was used to manufacture Navistar’s 9- and 10-liter N-Series engines, mainly for Classes 6 and 7 trucks and buses. (David Wilson — Flickr)Navistar International Corp. announced it approved a plan to sell its facility in Melrose Park, Ill.
January 15, 2021 Government, Business, Safety 
A tractor-trailer passes by a Welcome to Illinois sign. Illinois plans to distribute $1.5 billion to local government agencies over three years. (benkrut/Getty Images)
Illinois Officials Announce $250 Million for Local Infrastructure
A tractor-trailer passes by a Welcome to Illinois sign. Illinois plans to distribute $1.5 billion to local government agencies over three years. (benkrut/Getty Images)Illinois will direct $40 million to help build a port in Cairo, the southernmost city in the state and an advantageous location for the movement of goods, state officials recently announced.
July 31, 2020 Government, Business 
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Illinois Leaders Unveil $21.3 Billion Infrastructure Plan
I-255 in Illinois by Illinois Department of Transportation via FlickrIllinois Gov. Jay “J.B.” Pritzker recently announced a $21.3 billion plan to improve roads and bridges throughout the state.
July 27, 2020 Government, Business, Safety 
Gov. Pritzker speaks at a press conference related to COVID-19. (Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press)
Illinois Directs $25 Million to Speed Grants for Infrastructure
Gov. Pritzker speaks at a press conference related to COVID-19. (Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press)Illinois Gov. Jay “J.B.” Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity recently announced that $25 million in grant funding will be used to accelerate work on planned infrastructure projects.
May 13, 2020 Government, Business 
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Illinois DOT, Volunteers to Offer Free Meals to Truckers
Getty ImagesThe Illinois DOT is partnering with organizations to provide free meals to commercial motor vehicle operators as a gesture of appreciation to truck drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 5, 2020