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$1 Billion Electric Power Plant Planned for Northern Illinois

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Competitive Power Ventures announced Thursday its intention to open a state-of-the-art electric generating facility in the Three Rivers area of unincorporated Grundy County. Project director Michael Bruno says the build will make use of the area's substantial union labor workforce. million homes. million homes.

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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In this scenario, the construction firm must coordinate directly with any specialty vendors or contractors to determine wiring and electrical needs and plan for installation as part of the overall construction timeline. And, of course, the desire to use union vs non-union labor can dramatically influence costs and timelines.

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Smart Grid Program Supported More Than 3,000 Jobs In Second Quarter

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These include more than 1,000 direct full-time equivalent jobs at the utility and its contractors as submitted in a report to the Illinois Commerce Commission, plus more than 2,000 induced full-time equivalent positions. billion over 10 years to modernize the electric grid in northern Illinois, over $1.3

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Where it all began: The U.S. Postal Service’s Design-Build partnership with The Korte Company

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Since our founding in 1958, we’d solidified our reputation as a premier builder in Southern Illinois. Founder Ralph Korte laid down the gauntlet shortly after we completed a renovation of the renowned Union Station in St. But there was only so much room to grow in this mostly rural region. So the third project was a must-win.

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4 Best American-Made Work Boots

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American top-quality union-made work boots that meet the challenges of the workplace can be the difference between a hospital stay and perhaps even a life-changing injury. Whether you need impact injury protection, electrical hazard protection, waterproofing, or other, American-made work boots can offer this and much more.

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More than a headquarters: Deepening roots for Glik’s and Korte’s next generation

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Strip malls were still a new venture and a young Todd Korte only came up as high as a groundbreaking shovel on that first project together in Highland, Illinois. A full-line, 10,000-square-foot department store in Madison, Illinois soon followed; the retailer carried on operating through the Depression. Yet, here they both are.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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THE DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ADVANTAGE. DuPage County is accessible to the 52 railroads in Illinois, which makes the area the nation’s largest rail gateway, providing access to every state in the continental U.S. And the local electric distribution cooperative has offered zero-interest loans to assist in upgrading infrastructure.

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