Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of freedom reached Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Today, we honor the resilience of those who came before us and the continued pursuit of a more equitable future.
Official updates from the Illinois Tollway.
- Welcome 2026 summer interns! This week, 39 interns representing 29 colleges and universities joined us for a welcome event where they met mentors, connected with fellow interns and learned more about the work ahead this summer. We’re excited to have them here!
- Nearly 300 attendees joined us for Contracting with Government at Governors State University, connecting with experts, industry partners and public agencies to learn about new opportunities.
- This Memorial Day, the Illinois Tollway honors and remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. #MemorialDay
- During Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we join the Illinois Asian American Civil Engineers in celebrating mentorship, diversity and investing in the next generation of engineers at the IAACE 3rd Anniversary and Scholarship Gala.
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