Department of Transportation Commissioner Stepping Down

March 4th, 2019

Paul A. Karas, acting commissioner of the Department of Transportation, has submitted a letter of resignation to the Governor. He indicated that he would soon be stepping down from his role as acting commissioner and identified his desire to return to Illinois to be with his wife full-time, who has spent most of her time there pursuing her career and other interests. Mr. Karas has served in this role for the last 15 months. In his letter, Mr. Karas thanked the Governor for the opportunity to serve in his administration on behalf of the people of the state.