The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is hosting several workshops throughout the state in May and June to help local governments and communities learn about and apply for funding opportunities. The Special Programs Assistance Conferences are designed to help potential grantees take part in the department’s Economic Development Program, Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program and Safe Routes to School Program.
There are opportunities to work with IDOT to improve communities and enhance local quality of life, and these workshops will help local stakeholders understand the programs offered. Workshops will help local communities plan projects and write informative and compelling applications. Staff from IDOT will be available to offer general information and answer questions one-on-one. Each conference will take place over two days, with morning sessions the first day and morning and afternoon sessions the second day, at the following locations:
• May 16-17: IDOT District 3, 700 E. Norris Drive, Ottawa
• May 23-24: IDOT District 1, 201 Center Court, Schaumburg
• May 25-26: Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park
• May 31-June 1: Effingham Emergency Management Operations Center, 311 W. Miracle
Ave., Effingham
• June 6-7: Peoria Public Library Auditorium, 107 N.E. Monroe St., Peoria
• June 13-14: Dixon High School, 315 Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon
• June 21-22: Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville
Advance registration is encouraged. Visit the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program and
Safe Routes to School Program pages to view the schedule and learn more. More details on the
Economic Development Program are available here.