Illinois lawmakers are considering a road usage charge pilot program as the state grapples with declining gas tax revenues.

Tracking people every moment they're driving sounds like more surveillance that the public won't welcome. A "road usage ...

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

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

Now, she’s leading the department that oversees more than 145,000 miles of roads, 7,000 miles ... tapped Biagi to replace former Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Omer Osman.

with Illinois road conditions expected to worsen as the day goes on. "Don't be fooled by this morning's commute," Illinois Department of Transportation spokesperson Maria Castaneda said Wednesday ...

There's a proposal in Springfield that could eventually lead to a different way to pay for roadwork in Illinois.

Fatal vehicle crashes in 2024 dipped to their lowest levels since 2020 across Illinois but pedestrian deaths remain disturbingly high, new Illinois Department of Transportation data shows.

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

The motor fuel tax helps pay for road, bridge and public transit ... their car’s fuel efficiency and mileage to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Roughly 1,000 motorists could sign ...