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 prevent underground utility damage and stay compliant on every job site.

Visit the new site today and experience a smarter, more efficient way to get the information you need—every project, every time.  Bookmark our site for easy reference!

Positive Response is coming for all excavators in Illinois in 2026, and now’s the perfect time to get comfortable with the system. Familiarizing yourself with the codes, tools, and process ahead of time will make your projects smoother and help keep everyone safe.

JULIE makes it easy to get started:

Online Course: Learn at your own pace—anytime, anywhere, even from your phone. Sign in today to take JULIE Essentials for Positive Response (Excavators) at no cost.

Live Webinars: Join us on October 30 or November 12 for interactive online training and tips. Registration is free. A recording will be sent to you after the webinar.

Recorded Session: Can’t make a webinar? Watch the recording on your schedule.

Using the Positive Response System helps you track utility responses, stay compliant, and avoid unnecessary delays on the job site. Getting familiar now means less stress and more efficiency when it becomes mandatory on January 1. 

Want to learn more about the Positive Response System or need additional training?  Our Damage Prevention Managers are available to assist.

Excavators, make your life easier with Remote Ticket Entry (RTE)! This tool lets you submit JULIE locate requests quickly and efficiently—right from your computer or phone.  Anytime, anywhere.

With RTE, you can:

• Add attachments (only available on RTE)

• Reduce phone calls and manual errors

• Track your requests in real time

• Save time on every project

RTE is simple, fast, and designed to keep your projects moving safely and on schedule.  Become a registered user.  Take our 90-minute training at no cost to you or your company.

At its annual meeting, the JULIE Board of Directors proudly named Kim Kennedy (Electric Conduit Construction) and Brian Hovanes (M&J Underground) as the 2025 recipients of the Gina Meehan-Taylor Damage Prevention Advocacy Award.

Created in memory of Gina Meehan-Taylor, a passionate safety advocate with Ameren Illinois, this award honors individuals who go above and beyond to protect underground utilities and promote damage prevention in the excavation industry.

Kim and Brian have each demonstrated exceptional commitment to safe digging practices, setting a standard for their peers and the broader professional community. Their dedication ensures not only compliance but also the safety of workers and the public on every job site.

Join us in congratulating these outstanding excavators for their leadership and unwavering focus on damage prevention.

JULIE, Inc.
3275 Executive Drive - Joliet, IL 60431
Administrative Phone: (815) 741-5000