Legislation requiring the high-voltage lines in ComEd's proposed West Central Reliability Project to be run underground was introduced in Springfield yesterday. The status of House Bill 6570, which was proposed by Representative Fred Crespo on behalf of the coalition of communities opposing ComEd's proposed plan, is available of the Illinois General Assembly website.

Mayor Gayle Smolinski, Trustees Andy Maglio and Wayne Domke, and Village Administrator Jeff O'Dell spent time in Springfield this week to talk with state legislators and the governor about issues that are important to Roselle, including the undergrounding of the proposed high-voltage lines. For those interested in communicating with state officials regarding House Bill 6570, contact information for local legislators is available at the bottom of the Legislation Gateway page on the Village's website. 

Roselle Mayor Smolinski met with Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner in Springfield yesterday to discuss issues important to Roselle.

The Illinois Tollway is hosting an informational meeting about the I-390 Tollway Project on Thursday, May 12 at Elk Grove Village Hall, 901 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The Illinois Tollway is moving forward in 2016 with roadway construction on the eastern segment of the new I-390 Tollway, from I-290 to Illinois Route 83. This construction includes completion of the frontage roads along I-390 and construction of new interchanges at Wood Dale Road and Illinois Route 83. Work will also continue on the I-290 Interchange at I-390 this year.

Community members and local business owners are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about upcoming construction and for information about the start of cashless tolling on I-390 from Lake St. to I-290 beginning on July 5. The meeting will be in an open house format with Tollway staff on hand to explain the project and answer any questions. More information about the I-390 project is available on the Illinois Tollway website.