Illinois Department of Transportation

In 2023, Illinois American Water Invests $297 Million Throughout State and $69.7 Million in Local Water & Wastewater Infrastructure in Southern Division

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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In 2023, Illinois American Water will have invested $297 million in water and wastewater system infrastructure replacement and enhancements throughout the state.

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  • In 2023, Illinois American Water will have invested $297 million in water and wastewater system infrastructure replacement and enhancements throughout the state.
  • The Southern Division is comprised of the Cairo, Interurban (Metro East), Hardin County water systems; Shiloh and Granite City wastewater systems; and Rosiclare water and wastewater systems.
  • “Since 2013, Illinois American Water has invested $1.6 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure throughout Illinois.
  • At Illinois American Water, we analyze where improvements are needed, and then we strategically and efficiently direct capital improvements to those areas most in need,” said Rebecca Losli, president, Illinois American Water.

Bowman Announces $4.9 Million Funding Authorization for Illinois Department of Transportation I-80 Corridor Improvement Project

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Lochner (“Lochner”) today announced the receipt of notice from the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) authorizing an additional $4.9 million in funding for consulting services relating to the Phase III Route I-80 Corridor Management Program for the counties of Will, Kendall and Grundy (the “Prime Agreement”).

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  • Lochner (“Lochner”) today announced the receipt of notice from the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) authorizing an additional $4.9 million in funding for consulting services relating to the Phase III Route I-80 Corridor Management Program for the counties of Will, Kendall and Grundy (the “Prime Agreement”).
  • The notice brings the total obligated under the Prime Agreement to $6.9 million and indicates the remaining $23.1 million of spending under the Prime Agreement will be obligated and authorized for expenditure as determined by the department.
  • Under the Prime Agreement, the Bowman-Lochner team will provide construction corridor management for improvements to I-80, one of the country’s three coast-to-coast interstates.
  • “We’re pleased to receive this additional funding to continue advancing our efforts on this critical transportation infrastructure initiative,” said Gary Bowman, chairman and CEO of Bowman.

ASPHALT PAVEMENT ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2022 PERPETUAL PAVEMENT AWARD: BY DESIGN AND BY CONVERSION

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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With seven PPAs: By Design and six PPAs: By Conversion awarded, 2022 was a banner year for Perpetual Pavements.

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  • With seven PPAs: By Design and six PPAs: By Conversion awarded, 2022 was a banner year for Perpetual Pavements.
  • 2022 Perpetual Pavement Awards: By Design and By Conversion announced!
  • PPA: By Design recognizes newly designed and constructed asphalt roads built over new subgrade that meet strict Perpetual Pavement criteria.
  • PPA: By Conversion honors new asphalt roads constructed over an existing road that meet strict Perpetual Pavement criteria.

SANS Technology Institute Sentinels Triumph Again: #1 Power Ranking at NCL Spring 2023 Showdown!

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the spring 2023 National Cyber League (NCL) competition, SANS Technology Institute (SANS.edu) students demonstrated their cybersecurity prowess, securing a decisive team victory and achieving the #1 Power Ranking in the Experienced Student bracket.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the spring 2023 National Cyber League (NCL) competition, SANS Technology Institute (SANS.edu) students demonstrated their cybersecurity prowess, securing a decisive team victory and achieving the #1 Power Ranking in the Experienced Student bracket.
  • All eleven SANS.edu Sentinels teams made the Top 100 in their respective Standard Student or Experienced Student brackets.
  • Quick Facts: SANS.edu Sentinels at Spring 2023 NCL Competition:
    "What an incredible achievement by our SANS.edu Sentinels team, earning the #1 Power Ranking for the second year running," lauded Ed Skoudis, President of the SANS Technology Institute.
  • The Sentinels' latest victory further solidifies its position as a powerhouse in the field of cybersecurity, and it reflects the rigorous training and top-notch education provided by the SANS Technology Institute.

TSB issues four safety recommendations following investigation into 2021 sinking of the tug Ingenika

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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RICHMOND, BC, March 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is issuing four recommendations aimed at enhancing the safety of tugs 15 gross tonnage (GT) or less.

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  • RICHMOND, BC, March 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is issuing four recommendations aimed at enhancing the safety of tugs 15 gross tonnage (GT) or less.
  • They are issued as part of the investigation ( M21P0030 ) into the 10 February 2021 sinking of the tug Ingenika in British Columbia (BC), which resulted in the death of two crew members.
  • The TSB identified similar issues regarding its waiver process in occurrences involving the Ocean Monarch ( M17P0244 ) in 2017 and the Nathan E. Stewart ( M16P0378 ) in 2016.
  • "The Ingenika investigation highlights ongoing concerns about safety management and regulatory surveillance , two major systemic safety issues in the transportation industry that are part of TSB Watchlist ," said Kathy Fox, Chair of the TSB.

Iteris Wins New $1.2 Million Contract with Illinois Department of Transportation for Traffic Design Project Management Services

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230302005123/en/
    Iteris Wins New $1.2 Million Contract with Illinois Department of Transportation for Traffic Design Project Management Services (Photo: Business Wire)
    IDOT District One serves the Chicagoland area, one of the most populous urban areas in the nation.
  • Under the terms of the multi-year, $1.2 million contract, Iteris will provide design and review of Accessible Pedestrian Systems (APS) on numerous state-owned traffic signals.
  • Further efforts may consist of traffic signal design and operation review, agency coordination, catalog cut review, signing design, traffic control, ITS elements and environmental impact map preparation.
  • “This initiative expands Iteris’ presence in the Midwest, while enhancing the effectiveness and accessibility of the region’s traffic signal infrastructure.”

Chicago Car Accident Attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC Call for Action After IDOT Data Shows +80K Crashes in Illinois Annually

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), more than 80,000 car crashes are reported annually.

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  • According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), more than 80,000 car crashes are reported annually.
  • This high number of accidents has led to a call for action by the Chicago car accident lawyers at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC .
  • "We are seeing a disturbing trend in the number of car crashes in Chicago," said Jonathan Rosenfeld , personal injury attorney and Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC founder.
  • These alarming statistics demonstrate the pressing need for action to reduce the number of car accidents in Chicago and throughout Illinois.

G&S Business Communications Appoints Marjani Williams as Vice President, DE&I

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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G&S Business Communications, an award-winning integrated marketing communications agency that helps innovative companies change the world, announces the appointment of Marjani Williams as Vice President, DE&I.

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  • G&S Business Communications, an award-winning integrated marketing communications agency that helps innovative companies change the world, announces the appointment of Marjani Williams as Vice President, DE&I.
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    G&S Business Communications Appoints Marjani Williams as Vice President, DE&I (Photo: Business Wire)
    Williams joined G&S in Fall 2021 as a Vice President to lead client teams across multiple sectors and with responsibilities in agency leadership, including as a member of the G&S DE&I Task Force.
  • Williams, who will assume leadership of the G&S DE&I Task Force, will report directly to G&S CEO Luke Lambert in this role.
  • “I am elated for the opportunity to expand my leadership role at G&S as the agency’s first VP of DE&I,” Williams said.

ABMS Names John H. Sudduth as its New Chief Information Officer

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the leading organization that oversees the standards for physician Board Certification in the United States, has named John H. Sudduth, CISSP, PMPas its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the leading organization that oversees the standards for physician Board Certification in the United States, has named John H. Sudduth, CISSP, PMPas its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).
  • In his role as CIO, Mr. Sudduth will oversee all aspects of the operations of the Information Services department.
  • Mr. Sudduth previously served as CIO for a public utility, where he hadoversight of the utility's information technology as it related to strategy, policy, support, and operations.
  • Mr. Sudduth holds several technical and professional certifications, including Project Management Professional Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), and (Certified in Risk and Information Security Control).

Michael Baker International Strengthens Bridge Practice with New Hires

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Timothy Armbrecht, P.E., S.E., has joined the firm as Sr. Bridge Technical Manager - Load Rating Specialty Practice Lead and Joseph Smith, P.E., S.E., has joined as Technical Director – Major Bridges. In these roles, Mr. Armbrecht and Mr. Smith will engage with key Departments of Transportation (DOT), municipal and non-DOT stakeholders and other existing and potential clients to elevate the company's standing as a top bridge engineering firm, expand its business and deliver excellence.

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  • "Michael Baker is consistently ranked as a Top Five bridge engineering firm by Engineering News Record (ENR), which is a testament to our company's more than 80-year history of addressing bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions," said Brian Kozy, Ph.D., P.E., National Practice Lead, Bridge, at Michael Baker International.
  • Mr. Armbrecht joins Michael Baker following more than 30 years with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
  • Joseph Smith comes to Michael Baker with 17 years of progressive bridge industry experience.
  • Most recently, Mr. Smith was a Senior Resident Engineer at Jacobs, and was previously Director, Structural Engineering at WSP and Senior Bridge Engineer with International Bridge Technologies.