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State commits $94 million to revitalize airports

— May 10, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation said the state will commit $94 million to improve public airports throughout the state through the Rebuild Illinois…

Pritzker unveils major energy overhaul plan
— April 30, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office unveiled a 900-page energy overhaul bill Wednesday, April 28 accelerating a yearslong negotiating process which advocates hope will end…
Communities get $112 million for transit investment
— November 14, 2020

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that $112 million is being awarded to 31 downstate transit providers as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program. The grants…
Multiple road projects planned for 2021 in Metro East
— October 9, 2020

The Illinois Department of Transportation on Friday, Oct. 9 announced that multiple projects in Metro East are currently underway or starting in 2021. The eight projects represent a…
Community colleges get $103.5 million for infrastructure
— August 7, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Aug. 6 15 Illinois community colleges will receive more than $103.5 million to expand existing facilities and construct new buildings, among other projects….

Pritzker, IDOT mark $110 million in funds for public ports
— April 13, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced $110 million in funding from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan is available to improve public ports…
State makes $50 million available to expand broadband access
— October 19, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – State officials on Monday, Oct. 19 announced the opening of a second round of grant opportunities for businesses and organizations to expand access to broadband internet…
Pritzker warns of budget cuts up to 10 percent without federal action
— September 15, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – State agency heads are preparing to cut 5 percent of their budgets in the current fiscal year and 10 percent next fiscal year should the federal government fail to provide…