Parks, Roads & Bridges

August 16, 2025

Third Tragedy in Two Months at Rural Lee County Intersection

On August 9 at approximately 7:02 p.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single motorcycle accident with injuries at Illinois Route 251 and Chicago Road in rural Compton.

July 23, 2025

Street Closures Announced for George Fest in Downtown Rock Falls July 26

The City of Rock Falls is providing notice of street closures related to the “George Fest” event scheduled for downtown Rock Falls on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

July 17, 2025

Monthly Hike with Friends of the Hennepin Canal Set for July 20

The Friends of the Hennepin Canal will host this month’s “Hike the Hennepin” on Sunday, July 20, covering a 4.2-mile section of the feeder canal from Bridge 59 to Bridge 62, nicknamed “The Barred Owl.”

July 12, 2025

Construction on U.S. 30 in Lee County Begins July 14

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on U.S. Route 30 in Lee County will begin Monday, July 14, weather permitting.

June 24, 2025

Roads Could Explode in the Heat: IDOT Warns Drivers to Watch for Pavement Blowouts

With dangerously high temperatures and soaring humidity levels in the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay alert for pavement failures—also known as "blowouts"—on roads across the state.

June 20, 2025

Dixon’s Pedestrian Bridge on Schedule and Budget

Li Arellano, Jr., state senator for the 37th district, regularly jogs or takes his children to Pae Park, Dixon, to watch the $14 million pedestrian bridge’s construction progress. Work on the bridge started in early April. It is something Arellano worked on as Dixon’s mayor.

June 20, 2025

Hike the Hennepin on Sunday, June 22

This month's Friends of the Hennepin Canal hike will be held on Sunday, June 22nd and will travel from Bridge 41 to Lock 29. This portion of the “Hike the Hennepin” is 3.7 miles in length and has been named the “Woodchuck.”

June 2, 2025

Work on Three State Routes Begins June 2

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that, weather permitting, construction on various state routes in Dixon will begin Monday, June 2.

May 30, 2025

Work on U.S. 30 Begins June 2

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that, weather permitting, construction on the bridge carrying U.S. 30 over Elkhorn Creek in Whiteside County will begin Monday, June 2. The bridge is located west of Sterling.

May 30, 2025

Moline Road Construction Begins June 2

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that, weather permitting, work on Moline Road in Whiteside County will begin Monday, June 2. The 15-mile work zone will be from U.S. 30 west of Sterling to East Street in Erie. The portion of Moline Road shared with Illinois 78 will not be part of the project.