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(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a 6-year, $20.7 billion highway improvement program. As part of the Rebuild Illinois capitol plan, 2,779 miles of roads and 7.9 million square fe...
Andrew Sullender/Chicago Sun-Times SPRINGIELD — In his first entirely maskless news conference since last year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a $20.7 billion infrastructure plan Wednesday to improve Illinois roads and bridges over the next six years. Under the governor’s plan, 2,779 miles of Illinois roads and 7.9 million square feet of the state’s bridges will be redone or created anew. This adds to the 290 bridges and 2,700 miles of road that have been worked on since Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois plan was passed in 2019. “The projects in this multi-year plan will continue to create ...
Illinois Senate approves plan to help local governments address vacant properties SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Many people drive past abandoned properties in their neighborhood. The Illinois Senate passed a plan Friday that could save those buildings before they become an eyesore in communities. Senate Bill 1721 would make it easier for local governments to acquire the title to vacant properties. It also allows governments to mow the grass and remove garbage around the buildings or decide to demolish or remodel the property. Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) explained c...
Five years ago, Lora Vitek never had run for elected office. Last week, she was voted in as the next mayor of St. Charles.
Five years ago, Lora Vitek never had run for elected office. Last week, she was voted in as the next mayor of St. Charles.