The Illinois Department of Transportation announced recently that the northbound lanes of Interstate 57 in Kankakee County will be closed overnight on May26 to accommodate the removal of the Otto
Tue May 25, 2021 - Midwest Edition #11
Office of the Governor of Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and labor, legislative and local leaders on May 19 to announce the release of a $20.7 billion multi-year plan to improve Illinois roads and bridges over the next six years. This robust commitment, fueled by the historic, bipartisan
Rebuild Illinois capital plan, will reinforce Illinois leadership as a transportation hub and create thousands of jobs as the state seeks to spur economic growth following the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest multi-year plan builds on significant infrastructure investment over the past two years, with more than 2,700 mi. of state and local roadways and 290 bridges already improved through Rebuild Illinois.
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Casey s General Store wants to add a location at a vacant former bank site on the east side of St. Charles.
Representatives from the gas station and convenience store chain appeared before last week s plan commission meeting to present a concept plan for a 4,000-square-foot main building and 16 fuel pumps for the 2.3-acre location at 2600 East Main St. The parcel is part of the Foxfield Commerce Center development area that also includes a Goodwill store and an Ace Hardware store.
While some commissioners expressed concern about landscaping and traffic flow in the area with the addition of Casey s, they liked the overall idea of filling the site that s been vacant for years in an area without many nearby gas stations. If the location is eventually approved, Casey s will demolish the existing structure and construct a new building at the northeast corner of Main Street and Fieldgate Drive.
DPD: This Memorial Day, ‘Click It or Ticket’
Now through Memorial Day weekend, the Decatur Police Department is stepping up enforcement to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or get pulled over.”
“We want the act of buckling up to become automatic to all drivers and passengers,” said Sgt. Steve Hagemeyer. “’Click It or Ticket’ isn’t about citations – it’s about saving lives. Wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45%. Seat belts save lives every day, but they’re only effective if they’re used.”
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, a popular time for traveling to visit family and friends. Whether you are traveling down the block or across the country, make sure you buckle up every time.