Want to help out with the map in Illinois? Below is a list of projects that need to be done. Please see Map Editing & Editing Best Practices for a starting point on how to edit the map.
When you are done, please update the info & turn the background gray. If you need help see How to edit wiki pages. Sounds scary but it's easy just watch this short video.
Freeways
| Interstate | Responsible Area Manager | Date Started | Status | Comment |
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| I-24 | bigbear3764 | 11-25-15 | done | From I-57 to Metropolis, speed limits Permalink |
| I-39 | bigbear3764 | 11-25-15 | done | From Beloit to Normal, speed limits Permalink |
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bigbear3764 | 11-27-15 | done | From Chicago to St Louis, speed limits Permalink |
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bigbear3764 | 11-28-15 | done | From Cairo to Chicago, speed limits Permalink |
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bigbear3764 | 11-28-15 | done | From Indiana to St Louis, speed limits Permalink |
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bigbear3764 | 11-28-15 | done | From Indiana to St Louis, speed limits Permalink |
| I-72 | bigbear3764 | 11-25-15 | done | From Champaign to Mississippi, speed limits Permalink |
| I-74 | bigbear3764 | 11-26-15 | done | From Danville to Moline, speed limits Permalink |
| I-80 | bigbear3764 | 11-28-15 | done | From Indiana to Iowa, speed limits Permalink |
| I-88 | bigbear3764 | 12-05-15 | done | From I-294 W to I-80, speed limits Permalink |
| I-90 | bigbear3764 | 02-08-16 | done | From Indiana to Rockford, speed limits Permalink |
| I-94 | bigbear3764 | 11-28-15 | done | From WI S to Chicago, speed limits Permalink |
| I-155 | bigbear3764 | 11-25-15 | done | From I-55 to I-74, speed limits Permalink |
| I-172 | bigbear3764 | 11-25-15 | done | From I-72 to US-24, speed limits Permalink |
| I-255 | bigbear3764 | 11-28-15 | done | From I-270 to Mississippi, speed limits Permalink |
| I-270 | bigbear3764 | 11-28-15 | done | From I-70 to Mississippi, speed limits Permalink |
| I-280 | bigbear3764 | 11-25-15 | done | Moline, speed limits Permalink |
| I-290 | bigbear3764 | 11-28-15 | 98% done | From I-90 to Chicago,need the circle interchange when done with speed limits Permalink |
| I-294 | bigbear3764 | 11-26-15 | done | From Northbrook to I-80, speed limits Permalink |
| I-355 | bigbear3764 | 11-28-15 | done | From I-290 to I-80, speed limits Permalink |
US Highways
| US Route | Responsible Area Manager | Date Started | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-6 | Bigbear3764 | 2/17/16 | Done | Indiana to Iowa, speed limits |
| US-12 | Bigbear3764 | 2/17/16 | Done | Indiana to Wisconsin, speed limits except section of Mannheim by OHare |
| US-14 | Bigbear3764 | 2/18/16 | Done | Wisconsin to Chicago, speed limits |
| US-20 | Bigbear3764 | 2/19/16 | Done | Iowa to Indiana, speed limits |
| US-24 | Bigbear3764 | 2/21/16 | Done | Indiana to Missouri, speed limits |
| US-30 | Bigbear3764 | 2/23/16 | Done | Indiana to Iowa, speed limits |
| US-32 | TBD | 0/0/2013 | Unassigned | |
| US-34 | Bigbear3764 | 3/19/2016 | Done | Iowa to Lyons, speed limits |
| US-36 | Bigbear3764 | 2/24/16 | Done | Indiana to Iowa, speed limits |
| US-40 | Bigbear3764 | 2/26/16 | Done | Indiana to Missouri, speed limits |
| US-41 | Bigbear3764 | 2/14/16 | Done | Wisconsin to Indiana, speed limits |
| US-45 | Bigbear3764 | 3/8/16 | Done | Kentucky to Wisconsin, speed limits except section in Orland Park |
| US-50 | Bigbear3764 | 3/9/16 | Done | Indiana to Missouri, speed limits |
| US-51 | Bigbear3764 | 3/14/16 | Done | Cairo to Bloomington, speed limits |
| US-52 | Bigbear3764 | 3/17/16 | Done | Iowa to Indiana, speed limits |
| US-54 | Bigbear3764 | 3/20/16 | Done | Missouri to I-72, speed limits |
| US-60 | Bigbear3764 | 3/10/16 | Done | Cairo, speed limits |
| US-62 | Bigbear3764 | 3/10/16 | Done | Cairo, speed limits |
| US-67 | Bigbear3764 | 3/22/16 | Done | Alton to Rock Island, speed limits |
| US-136 | Bigbear3764 | 3/24/16 | Done | Indiana to Missouri, speed limits |
| US-150 | Bigbear3764 | 3/27/16 | Done | Moline to Indiana, speed limits |
| TBD | 0/0/2013 | Unassigned |
State Highways
| IL Highway Name | Responsible Area Manager | Date Started | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dist 1 | TBD | 00/00/2013 | Check State Rte names to IDOT Function | |
| Dist 2 | hawkeygoal | 02/01/2016 | Check State Rte names to IDOT Function | |
| Dist 3 | TBD | 00/00/2013 | Check State Rte names to IDOT Function | |
| Dist 4 | Bigbear3764 | 05/31/2016 | Done | Check State Rte names to IDOT Function |
| Dist 5 | ehepner1977 | 05/01/2016 | Working in Edgar | Check State Rte names to IDOT Function |
| Dist 6 | Bigbear3764 | 05/12/2016 | Done | Check State Rte names to IDOT Function |
| Dist 7 | Bigbear3764 | 01/04/2016 | Done | Check State Rte names to IDOT Function |
| Dist 8 | Bigbear3764 | 07/9/2015 | Done | Check State Rte names to IDOT Function |
| Dist 9 | Bigbear3764 | 03/8/2015 | Done | Check State Rte names to IDOT Function |
| Speed Limits | Bigbear3764 | 06/14/2016 | Dist 4 Fulton | Check State Rtes as Majors with SL |
Speed Limits
| City / Town / Roadway | Responsible Area Manager | Date Started | Status | Comment |
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| Flagg Center (D2) | TBD | 0/0/2013 | Unassigned | Needs BOTG to verify streets
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Major Intersections
| Major Intersection | Responsible Area Manager | Date Started | Status | Comment |
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| I-355 / Boughton Rd | TBD | 0/0/2013 | Unassigned | |
| TBD | 00/01/2012 | Unassigned |
Cities & Towns
| City / Town | Responsible Area Manager | Date Started | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Stoney Island, Chicago | unassigned | 07/10/2014 | Open | Adjust addresses along split road Permalink |
| Geneva | dmiller1984 | 4/22/2013 | Done | Update roads based on GIS map and local road signs |
| Hawthorn Woods | bigbear3764 | 06/01/2013 | Fixed | Change city name from Hawtorn Woods to Hawthorn Woods. Verify city layer updates to remove Hawtorn Woods. |
| Kankakee | bigbear3764 | 8/20/2013 | 90% | Align roads based on GPS tracks and new Google aerials Permalink |
| Oswego | dmiller1984 | 11/7/2013 | 5% | Update roads based on GIS map and local road signs |
| Plano | dmiller1984 | 1/14/2013 | Done | Update roads based on GIS map and local road signs |
| Roselle | dmiller1984 | 2/4/2013 | Done | Update roads based on GIS map and local road signs |
| Yorkville | dmiller1984 | 11/01/2012 | Done | Update roads based on GIS map and local road signs |
| Wonder Lake(2) | bigbear3764 | 06/01/2013 | Done | Change city name to Wonder Lake,submitted to Waze staff Permalink |
| Manteno | bigbear3764 | 08/25/2013 | 90% | Align Roads with GPS tracks and new aerials Permalink |
| Beloit,WI | bigbear3764 | 10/06/2013 | 50% | Edit addresses in Waze and Google Permalink or Beloit GIS Map |
| Gibson City | bigbear3764 | 01/24/2014 | 0% | Edit addresses in Waze using Ford County GIS map Gibson City Permalink or Ford County GIS Map |
| Wheeling | TBD | 00/00/2014 | 0% | Edit addresses in Waze using GIS map Wheeling Permalink or GIS Map |
| Schaumburg | TBD | 00/00/2014 | 0% | Edit addresses in Waze using GIS map Schaumburg Permalink or GIS Map} |
Places (Landmarks)
Please do not forget that a recent update to WME has enabled the Address properties for Landmarks (City, State & Country) and ensure this information is filled out & correct. See Places in the Wiki for information.
State Parks
Please see the Places Wiki page for information on how to map these. As always, please do not map walking trails, etc. through the park.
If there are errors in the chart below please refer to the original source at IL DNR.
| Park / IL DNR Link |
City/Town | Status | Responsible Area Manager | Permalink |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starved Rock State Park | Utica | (posted) 01/05/2013 |
Starved Rock |
Bridges
Please see the Places Wiki page for information on how to map these.
| Bridge Name | Location | Status | Responsible Area Manager | Permalink |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge | I-39 (La Salle) | Completed 01/05/2013 |
TBD | Permalink |
Time-Based Turn Restrictions
Currently, the Waze Map Editor does support time-based turn restrictions. The list below is used to keep track of time-based turn restrictions in school zones so they can be edited each year till we have the ability to set reoccurring dates. You can edit turn restrictions by following the Scheduled Restrictions Wiki page.
| Location | Heading | Restriction | Source | Added to WME | |
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| Greenfield Ave in Glen Ellyn | East | One-Way During School Hours 8:30-9:15am, 11:30am-1:15pm and 3-4pm | Street View | Done,need to check that date reoccurs next year | |
| Grove,South,Geenwood streets Glencoe | One way traffic during school hours? See street view, Do Not Enter signs fold up. | Set for 7:30-16:00 Done, check reoccurring dates | |||
| Newton Ave Glen Ellyn | SB | One way north bound on school days 8am-4pm | Done | ||
| Harvard Ave Villa Park | SB | one way SB on school days, sign says 8-4pm Mon-Fri, reported as 10-4pm from Plymouth to Ridge | Done, check reoccurring dates | ||
| Sunset Dr Villa Park | WB | one way WB on school days 8-4pm Mon-Fri, reported as 10-4pm | Done, check reoccurring dates | ||
| Yale Ave Villa Park | NB | one way NB during school 8-4pm Mon-Fri from Plymouth to Ridge | Done, check reoccurring dates | ||
| Ridge Rd Villa Park | EB | One way EB on school days 8-4pm from Yale to Princeton | Done, check reoccurring dates | ||
| E Maple St Lombard | EB to NB | no left from EB Maple to NB Highland Ave 7-10am Mon-Fri | Done | ||
| S Addison St Villa Park | Rest NB | SB only during school hours 8am-4pm | Done,need to add school day calendar | ||
| Calwagner St Franklin Park | NB | Road closed during school hours. Set time for 8-1600. | Done, need to edit school day calendar | ||
| Davis St Skokie | West Bound | School zone, EB only 7:30-8:30 & 14:30-15:30 | Done, check school dates in August 2014 | ||
| Abbotsford and Essex Kenilworth | NW and NE | During school hours, 07:30-16:00. Date set for Aug 19 to June 13 | Done, check school dates in Aug 2014 | ||
| S Prospect Ave and Talcott Park Ridge | SE and N | During school hours, 08:00-9:00 and 14:30-16:00. Date set for Aug 19 to June 13 | Done, check school dates in Aug 2014 | ||
| W Wabansia Chicago | E & W | School Days, 07:00-9:00. | Set for M-F year round after UR. | ||
| Jackson Glencoe | no EB | School Days, 08:00-15:00. | Set for M-F school year. Fold up signs in Street View | ||
| Linden Ave Glencoe | no NB | School Days 8:00-15:00 | Set for M-F school year, reset date every year. Fold up signs in Street View | ||
| Austin St Evanston | EB | School Days, set for 8-4pm, unsure if correct time | Set for M-F school year, reset date every year. | ||
| Franklin Ave River Forest | NB | no NB traffic from 8-1600 during school days | Set for M-F school year, reset date every year. | ||
| Oak and Ashland River Forest | S | School Days, 07:30-16:00. | Set for M-F year round after UR. Now Oak is Closed both ways during school hours. | ||
| Park Ave River Forest | NB only | SB rest during school, 7:30-16:00 | Street view | Set for 8-16:30 M-F school year, reset date every year. | |
| Lincoln Ave W Highland Park | WB Only | restriction for EB 8-17:00 | Set for 8-17:00 M-F school year, reset date every year. | ||
| 15th St Wilmette | SB restricted | No SB traffic 8-9:30 & 14:30-15:30 during school year | Set for 8-9:30 & 14:30-15:30 M-F school year, reset date every year. | ||
| Prairie Ave Wilmette | NB restricted | No NB traffic during school days | Set for 8-9:30 & 14:30-15:30 M-F school year, reset date every year. | ||
| Bittersweet Pl Chicago | EB restricted | No EB thru traffic 7-9AM, 4-7PM M-F Sep-Jun | Set for 6:45-9:00 & 15:45-19:00 M-F Sep-Jun, reset date every year. | ||
| W Belden Ave Chicago | EB closures | No EB traffic from McVicker 7:50-8:10am, 3:20-3:40pm M-F Sep-Jun | Set for 7:40-8:10 & 15:10-15:40 M-F Sep-Jun, reset date every year. | ||
| 14th St Cicero | EB closures | No EB traffic from S 59th Ct around 8am M-F Sep-Jun. | Set for 7:40-8:15 M-F Sep-Jun, reset date every year. | ||
| Valley View Lane Hanover Park | NB no entry | No NB traffic School Days 8am-4pm | Set for 8am-4pm M-F school year, reset date every year. | ||
| Newport Ave Chicago | EB no entry | no EB traffic School Days 3pm-4pm | Set for M-F school year, reset date every year. | ||
| Park Pl Libertyville | NB restriction | No NB traffic during school | Set for 7-4pm M-F school year, reset date every year. | ||
| N Lotus Dr Round Lake Beach | EB restriction | No EB traffic 7:45-830am, 2:30-3:15pm school days | Set for M-F school year, reset date every year. | ||
| Lake Shore Blvd Evanston | SB restriction | Street is one way going NB from Lee to Hamilton | No SB traffic Late May - October, every year. | ||
| Street Name City | direction | restriction | Set for M-F school year, reset date every year. |