Flood concern closes parts of 9th Street in Rockford

The Illinois Tollway today announced TOLLING 2020, a comprehensive tolling reform package featuring a significant reduction to the initial costs faced by motorists when tolls are left unpaid. The measures also include steep reductions in fines for those with outstanding violations while formalizing the COVID-19 pandemic relief period during which no violations will be assessed for unpaid tolls.

The road work is part of IDOT’s multi-million dollar project that is expected to wrap up near the end of November.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through the area.

Work is expected to be completed by the end of July, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The Rockford Water Division are closing westbound traffic to make the repairs on 888 Marchesano Dr. for up to three business days.

The Rock River Water Reclamation District is expected to complete the work by the night of Tuesday, June 16, according to the city of Rockford on Tuesday afternoon.

All the projects are along the Interstate 90 and Interstate 39 corridor, between Gardner Street and Baxter Road and between Meridian Road and Shaw Road. Four of the seven are ongoing, with three starting later this summer.

Driver has been transported to the hospital

The left lanes of I-39 northbound and I-39 southbound will be closed from Baxter Road to the U.S. 20 bypass interchange for pavement resurfacing.

An emergency water manhole repair could slow down traffic at the intersection of South Mulford and Newburg for up to three days.

Two men wanted on felony charges were arrested Wednesday afternoon after a high speed chase through Beloit and onto I-90.