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Illinois Tollway Opens First State-of-the-Art, Fully Redesigned Oases; New Over-the-Road Pavilions at O'Hare and Belvidere Oases Offer Motorists Dramatically Improved Facilities, Food and Retail Options.

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CHICAGO, June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Tollway with Wilton Partners today opened the first two fully redesigned Tollway Oases at O'Hare and Belvidere. The over-the-road pavilions were dramatically redesigned as part of a comprehensive plan to improve customer service on the Illinois Tollway, and feature a bounty of food, retail and commuter conveniences.

"We are thrilled to open these new oases before the busy Fourth of July weekend to provide local commuters and travelers through Illinois with a clean, convenient facility that offers more choices and better service," said Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich. "These sparkling new buildings are symbolic of the Tollway's reform agenda and the new emphasis on putting the customer first," he added.

The new Oases feature a variety of tenants offering a wide selection of food, beverage and retail options to motorists. Tenants at the new Oases include: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts; a full-service McDonald's with drive-thru and McTreats Kiosk; Panda Express; Starbucks Coffee; Stonebridge Gyros & Cafe; Subway; Tropicana Smoothies, Juices and More!; Fifth Third Bank ATMs; and Travel Mart convenience store. A business station offering wireless Internet...