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Roadside Conversations: Chicago, IL – June 24-26

The convoy proceeded to Tinley Park, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago), where the local Lincoln Highway historical association offered a welcome reception sponsored by Motor Coach Industries.

On Monday morning, June 26, the Illinois DOT hosted a news conference and send off breakfast near the Convention Center featuring the unveiling of artwork commissioned by the University of Illinois to commemorate the 50^th Anniversary of the Interstate. The artwork is included in a traveling display, a specially designed Airstream Trailer containing telescreens with historical information and a recording booth where people are able to record their own Interstate Highway stories and memories. This display will travel cross-country with the National Convoy and then afterwards it will be featured at events around the state. The theme of the artwork is a celebration of 50 years of the Interstate System and the benefits it has provided the people of Illinois by fostering economic progress, freedom, and safety of travel.

Saturday, June 24

Sunday, June 25

Monday, June 26

Sponsors

The Innovative Mobility Showcase is sponsored by the following organizations.