US-54 used to run to Chicago, but was reduced to it's original end at Pittsfield in 1972. This US-54 sign is at the old end at the old US-36(US-54 was extended north of Pittsfield to the new US-36/I-72 freeway). Note that this sign has more of the black border than most IDOT US markers.

The same assembly as the above picture, but each of the signs are shown. These photo's were taken prior to the application of I-72 to the road west of Springfield. The freeway is US-36, IL-107 is the continuation north of the road that takes US-54 here. US-54 could easily be extended north on IL-107 to US-24 and still remain "correct"

US-45 and US-52 are multiplexed in the Kankakee area. There are a couple of these unique dual markers in Kankakee and here at the US-45 exit off of I-57 south of town.

US-12 and US-45 are multiplexed in suburban Chicago. US-20 joins for a while south of Northlake as well. On North Av. (IL-64) US-12/45 crossed over on a bridge. Notice the different style signs on this assembly. The "12" and "45" are different series numerals, and the US-12 marker has a different shield shape.

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