Santa Comes to Tollway Oases

from Illinois Tollway

Santa Claus is coming to the Illinois Tollway oases, bringing holiday cheer to children of all ages. Tollway customers are invited to visit and take pictures with the Jolly Old Elf at any one of six Tollway oases.

“The oases along the Illinois Tollway offer convenient access for customers to rest, refuel and take a break during the busy holiday season,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur. “The opportunity to visit with Santa makes the oases a perfect stop for families as they journey throughout Northern Illinois.”

Upcoming Santa appearances take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include:

· Sunday, November 16 – DeKalb Oasis on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88)

· Sunday, November 23 – Belvidere Oasis on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90)

· Sunday, November 30 – O’Hare Oasis on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)

· Sunday, December 7 – Hinsdale Oasis on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)

· Saturday, December 13 – Lake Forest Oasis on the Tri-State Tollway (I-94)

· Sunday, December 21 – Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294/I-80)

“We’re excited to welcome Santa Claus to the Tollway oases and appreciate him taking time away from his important duties at the North Pole to greet Tollway visitors,” said David Myles, associate director of CBRE. “Santa is known for being lively and quick, and we are pleased that he recognizes the Tollway oases as vibrant, convenient destinations to meet families, as well as grab a bite to eat and take advantage of a variety of services.”