Welcome to the New 811 Chicago Training

Welcome to the 811 Chicago official training and learning platform. We offer convenient online courses to help you understand safe digging practices, comply with Illinois law, and protect critical underground infrastructure. Our training covers key concepts related to the excavation process, including planning and preparation, ticketing requirements, site marking procedures, and damage prevention best practices. By completing this training, you are taking an important step toward safer excavation practices, reducing risk, and helping protect the communities and infrastructure we all depend on.

Available Training

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Whether you are looking to strengthen your knowledge or have been directed to complete training following a violation, these courses are designed to support your success.

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City of Chicago's One Call Law Training

MCC10-21

City of Chicago’s One Call Law Training is a 50-minute required training course in response to a first incident involving violations of sections related to excavation and damage prevention requirements, established by CDOT (Chicago Department of Transportation).

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Helpful Links and Documents for Safe Digging

811 Chicago Resources

Check out our list of available resources to find links and documents that support safe digging best practices in the City of Chicago

Resources

Partnered with Common Ground Alliance

CGA Courses

These courses from Common Ground Alliance are dedicated to preventing damage to underground infrastructure and promoting safe excavation through industry best practices. Login to learn more.

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Partnered with Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators

JULIE Essentials Courses

Learn more with courses from JULIE Essentials Training. As Illinois’ statewide 811 notification system JULIE helps protect underground utilities and promote safe digging practices. Explore related topics and deepen your knowledge when you login.

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