Get Involved
The study includes multiple opportunities for you to participate by submitting comments, attending public meetings, and keeping informed through this website and newsletters. We will update this website as the IL Route 13 Phase I Study progresses to help you stay informed.
Your participation and input are vital to the success of the study. We value your input and look forward to your participation. To get involved:
- Join our Mailing List – Please click on the Contact Us tab to request to be joined to the mailing list
- Submit Comments – Please click on the Contact Us tab to request to submit comments on the project
- Stay up to date on the study development by viewing documents on the Resources page
- Attend a Public Meeting
We are engaging the community in the following ways:
- Small group/individual meetings
- Public meetings
- Website updates
- Briefings and presentations
- Newsletters
- Media releases
Public Meeting #1
An in-person Public Meeting was held on October 29, 2025, at Southwestern Illinois Justice Workforce Development Campus (Welcome Center). This meeting was held as an open forum meeting and was intended to introduce the project, as well as gather information from the public. The Project Study Team was available to answer questions, take comments, and provide information about the project. Informational handouts and comment forms were provided and exhibits with information about this project were on display to view. Approximately 60 people attended the public meeting.
View the following:
Displays from Public Involvement Meeting #1
Aerial exhibits from Public Involvement Meeting #1
Crash maps from Public Involvement Meeting #1
Brochure provided at Public Involvement Meeting #1
How can I find out about future public involvement activities?
- Join Our Mailing List – Visit the Contact Us page and request to be added to our mailing list.
- Look for announcements in the local newspaper.
- Look for flyers in local businesses, government agencies and community buildings.
- Watch for roadway message boards for announcements.
- Contact Sarah Wiszkon at (618) 346-3309 or Sarah.Wiszkon@illinois.gov.