From the Office of Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs:

Thank you for reaching out the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer. Unfortunately, this petition falls outside of the Constitutional Authority of our office.

Our office has the constitutional authority to safely keep and invest the State’s money and securities as well as disburse funds when ordered by the Comptroller. The responsibility for enacting, amending, and repealing laws fall upon the legislative branch of Illinois.

Furthermore, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority are responsible for roads and toll roads in Illinois that are marked with “US” and “Illinois” routes.

Any petitions for changes along Illinois roadsides should be directed to the Illinois General Assembly, the Illinois Department of Transportation, or Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.

Thank you,

Matt Kisling | DEP. DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS & OUTREACH