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We are excited to share that JULIE’s Positive Response System will be fully functional and available for excavators beginning December 1, 2025. This means you can begin checking how utility companies responded to your locale requests online– any time, from anywhere, using a phone, tablet, or computer with internet access. While the system is not mandatory or enforceable until January 1, 2026, some JULIE member utilities have already started posting their responses as part of… Read Full Post

Explore JULIE’s Newly Redesigned Website JULIE’s website has undergone a complete transformation—designed with professional excavators in mind. The new design delivers faster access to the tools, resources and guidance you rely on to plan safe and compliant excavation projects.With improved navigation, enhanced search capabilities, and a cleaner layout, finding information on notification timelines, positive response, and safe digging procedures is now easier than ever. The excavators page puts everything you need at your fingertips, from step-by-step project planning tools to safety best practices, helping you… Read Full Post

The New 2025 Law is Now Effective The new 2025 Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act is in effect to enhance public safety, minimize risks to excavators, prevent disruptions and aid in the expansion of vital public services. What has changed and how will it impact your business?