SCAM ALERT: A current text message smishing scam claims recipients owe money associated with traffic tickets, tolls, and other fines. These are not legitimate messages from the Illinois Department of Transportation. If you receive a message report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Excess Property Sales

IDOT purchases land needed for highway purposes. State statute (605 ILCS 5/4-508(a)) allows Property Auctions to be held by the department to dispose of excess land or improvements no longer needed for highway purposes.