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Illinois Road Builder Said to Have Cheated Workers out of $2.5 Million

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The owner of a Schaumburg, Illinois, road construction company intentionally underpaid his union-affiliated employees by more than $1.5 million while underfunding their pension and welfare funds by another $1 million, according to federal criminal charges filed this week.

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Illinois Road Builder Said to Have Cheater Workers out of $2.5 Million

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The owner of a Schaumburg, Illinois road construction company intentionally underpaid his union-affiliated employees by more than $1.5 million while underfunding their pension and welfare funds by another $1 million, according to federal criminal charges filed this week.

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Illinois to Vote on Roads Lockbox Amendment in Fall Election

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Transportation-related funds — generated in part by tolls, license fees and the gas tax — have been targeted by Illinois politicians for unrelated spending over the years. The Transportation for Illinois Coalition, made up of business groups and unions, estimates that since fiscal year 2003 over $6.8

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IL Amendment Would Keep Road Funds from Going Elsewhere

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Transportation-related funds — generated in part by tolls, license fees and the gas tax — have been targeted by Illinois politicians for unrelated spending over the years. The Transportation for Illinois Coalition, made up of business groups and unions, estimates that since fiscal year 2003 over $6.8

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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.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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Illinois’ Tenth U.S. The Village of Wheeling worked with Tenth Congressional District Representative Bob Dold, Governor Bruce Rauner, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Cook County Workforce Partnership to attract the company to Wheeling. Wheeling prides itself on having approximately 13.5

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

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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. CWIT can conduct anti-harassment training and assist companies, unions, and apprenticeship programs in setting up peer support and mentorship programs.”.