CULLERTON. New Act Creates the Chicago Express Partnership Program Act. Allows private businesses and organizations to adopt a section of an expressway within the greater Chicago region for the purpose of litter collection, graffiti removal, and landscape beautification projects. Provides that the Program shall be marketed and administered solely by the Chicago Gateway Green Committee. Provides that the participants in the Program shall be Gateway, landscape maintenance vendors, the Department of Transportation, the local municipality, and qualifying businesses or organizations. Provides that the sponsoring jurisdiction, in conjunction with the Department and Gateway, shall establish the terms and procedures for applying for participation and shall be responsible for determining acceptance or rejection. Provides for requirements concerning the agreement with the participating group and signs. Lists the responsibilities of Gateway, the participating group, and the sponsoring jurisdiction. Effective immediately. 98-02-19 S FIRST READING 98-02-19 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 99-01-12 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary