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In The Press
CKL has made a sizable impact in our community. On this page, you’ll find highlights of our media appearances and interviews, showcasing our civil engineering knowledge and thought leadership. From expertise on local infrastructure issues to profiles of our people, our media presence reflects our commitment to engineering excellence.
WGN News - 'Illinois comptroller honors 5 women for their contributions to community'
March 19th, 2025 - "Illinois Comptroller Mendoza praised the women for their ongoing efforts while highlighting the importance of the next generation."
CBS News - 'Concrete from Chicago wall falls onto DuSable Lake Shore Drive'
February 1st, 2024 - "Falling concrete closed a street under DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Thursday, and it's not the first time CBS 2 cameras caught this problem..." (link: CBS News)
Illinois Tollway - 'CKL Engineers | Partnering for Growth'
May 11th, 2023 - "Whiteside Williams, who serves president and CEO of her firm, credits some of her success to her work with the Illinois Tollway—and particularly her participation in its innovative Partnering for Growth Program." (link: Illinois Tollway)
CBS News - 'Chicago engineering firm CEO builds bridges for other female business owners'
March 7th, 2023 - "Mae Whiteside Williams grew up in public housing, and now, she runs an engineering firm responsible for working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects across the state of Illinois. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza had Williams' inspiring story Tuesday..." (link: CBS News)
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