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Reimagining the I-80 a Smoother Commute for Illinois

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The I-80 corridor, a vital artery in Illinois’ transportation network, is undergoing a transformative reconstruction. This project is not merely an upgrade but a complete overhaul of 16 miles of one of the state’s busiest highways, stretching from Ridge Road in Minooka to U.S. 30 in Joliet and New Lenox.

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Proposes Freeze on Automatic Gas Tax Increase

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is proposing a freeze on the state gasoline tax that funds road, bridge and other infrastructure projects this summer as a way to give taxpayers inflation relief, but road builders are crying foul as their projects have long been underfunded.

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America.

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Gov. Quinn Announces $5.3 Million for Southern Illinois Transportation Improvements

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million from the Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program could be used to repair municipal, township and county infrastructure in southern Illinois. These investments will be used to improve roads in communities throughout southern Illinois,” Gov. Pat Quinn announced that $5.3 Quinn said. “By

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Illinois needs almost $5B annually to meet infrastructure needs

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A report shows the state's backlog of roads needing immediate repair increased by 85% since 2000 while 30% of its bridges are past their design life.

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Adaptive Reuse for Big Box Retail

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Another advantage of adapting a big-box structure includes the convenient and strategic locations of many of these spaces due to the superior location close to roads and distribution networks. This 30,423-square-foot space on the third floor is the national brand’s first location in Illinois. And, of course, parking is abundant.

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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Bruce Rauner recently announced that leaders at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and business stakeholders will collaborate in organizing a newly formed private, non-profit organization focusing exclusively on increasing Illinois’ competitiveness for job creation and investment.