Bob Schillerstrom earns award

Illinois Tollway Board of Directors Chairman Bob Schillerstrom was named Person of the Year by the Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of the statewide asphalt industry through the Tollway's 15-year, $14 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future.

The IAPA Person of the Year Award is presented annually to an individual outside the association's membership who has demonstrated a commitment to partnering with the asphalt pavement industry on improving the performance, environmental impact and life cycle of asphalt pavements in Illinois. The award was presented to Chairman Schillerstrom at the IAPA annual meeting today in Springfield.

"It's an honor to be recognized by the Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association for our work through the Move Illinois Program," said Illinois Tollway Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom. "The Illinois Tollway is proud of its efforts to support sustainability by lessening the environmental impact of construction and building longer-lasting roads to reduce long-term maintenance costs and minimize disruption to our 1.6 million daily drivers."

Under Governor Bruce Rauner's administration, the Illinois Tollway has advanced and continues to demonstrate leadership in improving the sustainability of its construction projects. The agency pioneered the use of recycled asphalt shingles in pavement mixes, creating a new market for this product that helped Illinois asphalt businesses thrive and create more jobs for Illinois workers in the asphalt industry.