Get Involved

As the Illinois Route 2 Phase I Study progresses, we will regularly update this website to ensure you are kept informed of our progress. The study team is interested in hearing your ideas and opinions! If you have questions or comments about the study please fill out the Question/Comment Submittal Form, or write us at:

Jason Stringer, IDOT Project Manager
Illinois Department of Transportation
Region Two/District 2
819 Depot Avenue
Dixon, Illinois 61021-3500

As the Illinois Route 2 project study progresses, IDOT will periodically update this website to assure that the motorists of Illinois are kept informed of project developments, public involvement opportunities, and construction related activities.

There will be several methods for the public to become involved and obtain information about the project. These methods will provide information and opportunity for feedback regarding upcoming public meeting events, project schedule, and general project status updates within the study area.

• Citizen Advisory Group Meetings:  IDOT will be enlisting the input of the Illinois Route 2 Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) to assist with the project. This group of community leaders from the study area, and stakeholders with expertise or technical interest in environmental, land use, transportation, and economic development will meet throughout the duration of the study. CAG membership will initially be developed by the Project Study Group, and will include a wide cross-section of corridor interests. Municipal and County leaders and technical staff, property and business owners, residents and interested citizens will be invited to attend. In addition, individuals wishing to be considered for serving on the CAG can do so by signing up on the project website or by filling out a form at public meetings. CAG membership will promote balanced representation of corridor stakeholders in an effective and manageable workshop setting.
• Public Outreach Meetings:  Stakeholder involvement for the Illinois Route 2 study will be an ongoing process from project initiation through completion. Various meetings will be held throughout the project development process to provide opportunities for all stakeholders to offer project input and feedback, including:
  • Agency, Municipal, County and Civic Group Meetings: Agency, Municipal and County meetings will be held on an as-needed basis to discuss and coordinate specific project issues with those that would be impacted by the project
• Public Meetings:  Public meetings will be held at key points during the project development phase to engage the public. The purpose of the meetings will be to gather the thoughts and concerns regarding the information presented. Questions raised by meeting participants, depending on the nature, will be either answered immediately or addressed in subsequent meetings, letters or other communication mechanisms. Comments received at the public meetings will be documented, and the information will be considered as a part of the analysis and evaluation of the proposed improvements. Individuals on the mailing list will receive invitations in the mail announcing future meetings.

Citizen Advisory Group Meeting Minutes and Public Meeting Summaries can be found on the IL Route 2 Study Resources page.

In addition to the meeting opportunities described in the preceding section, there will be several other methods for the public to obtain information about the project. These methods (noted below) will provide information and opportunity for feedback regarding upcoming public meeting events, project schedule, and general project status updates within the study area.

Mailing List and e-subscription
To support public meeting invitations, newsletter distribution and other direct public contact, a mailing list has been developed and will be regularly updated. Phone numbers and e-mail addresses will be added to the list, as available. If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive printed project materials or to receive electronic notices about website updates, please fill out the Question/Comment Submittal Form in the “Contact Us” section of the Information Center.

Newsletters
Newsletters will be printed over the course of the study. These publications will feature the latest project news and will be used as a means of communicating information about the project.

Question/Comment Submittal Form
Please fill out a comment form, as we are interested in your thoughts and ideas. This will add you to our mailing list to receive meeting notices and other mailings unless you ask not to receive them. The comment form is located in the “Contact Us” section below.