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WHAT: The Illinois Tollway will announce the grand prize winner and runners-up of the 2020 Illinois Tollway Map Cover Art Contest and kick off a day-long gallery exhibit of student art. In partnership with Blick Art Materials and MB Real Estate Services, this year’s contest theme illustrates the heroic men and women of the Illinois State Police and remembers those troopers who have sacrificed so much in service to the people of Illinois.
WHO: Meet the high school artists who created the winning designs for the 2020 Illinois Tollway Map and their art instructors. Illinois Tollway, Illinois State Police, Blick and MBRE officials will be in attendance to recognize the contributions of the outstanding young artists.
WHEN: Thursday, November 21, 2019: Award Presentation – 9 to 10 a.m. and Gallery Exhibit – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Artist Block Gallery
22 N. Cass Avenue, Westmont
WHY: Artwork created by the grand prize winner will be featured on the cover of the Tollway’s 2020 map, which is distributed at no cost to approximately 75,000 customers.
In the wake of the tragic loss of a string of Illinois State troopers in the line of duty, including two who died serving the Illinois Tollway, this year the Illinois Tollway’s annual high school art contest is recognizing the distinguished work done by the Illinois State Police patrolling Tollways and state highways, protecting and assisting drivers despite the risks they face themselves.
The Artist Block Gallery is donating use of the space and will remain open until 5 p.m. to host a special free exhibition of all 2020 contest entries. This year more than 90 student artists from more than 20 high schools throughout Northern Illinois participated in the contest.
We have great news to share!! I-39/90 southbound is open to three lanes between Madison and Edgerton! Weather-permitting, three lanes on I-39/90 northbound in Dane County are anticipated to open on Thursday, November 21. The speed limit within this section of Interstate will be posted at 70 mph; however, please drive for the road conditions.
I-39/90 reconstruction and expansion continues from south of Edgerton to the Illinois state line until winter shutdown. The reduced speed limit of 60 mph is still in effect within these limits. Interstate work in the Janesville and Beloit areas is scheduled to be completed in fall 2021.
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