Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue September 22, 2026
Illinois' $400M WaterLink Project Begins
After almost a decade of study and evaluation, the growing communities of Montgomery, Oswego and Yorkville, Ill., are gaining access to a sustainable, long-term drinking water supply. The WaterLink project, a $400 million regional infrastructure investment, will construct approximately 30 mi....
CEG - Tue September 08, 2026
Rebuild Illinois Brings More Than $1B in Projects to Quad Cities
The Illinois Department of Transportation is continuing a multiyear construction program in the Quad Cities, with 13 major projects representing more than $1 billion in investment planned or under way throughout the region, according to a press release....
CEG - Wed August 26, 2026
Mid-America Transportation Projects Receive Honors
Twelve state department of transportation projects in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin have won top regional honors in the 2026 America's Transportation Awards competition....
CEG - Wed August 26, 2026
CAWGC Welcomes Members to Annual Steak Fry in Joliet
The Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties (CAWGC) hosted its annual steak fry on Aug. 20, 2026, at St. Joe's Park, 700 Theodore St., Joliet, Ill. The event brought contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other construction industry professionals together for an evening of food, networking and fellowship....
Caterpillar - Wed August 12, 2026
Caterpillar Invests $100M in Future of Manufacturing Talent in Illinois
Caterpillar Inc. announced the launch of its workforce commitment in Illinois, the most recent investment in its five-year, $100 million Building the Future Workforce Initiative. With an allocation of up to $10 million, the funding aims to prepare workers across Illinois for the modern manufacturing and industry technician jobs of the future....
CEG - Thu June 18, 2026
Luby Equipment Hosts Open House, Operator Rodeo in Quincy, Ill.
Luby Equipment hosted more than 200 guests at its open house June 11, 2026, at its facility at 2625 N 24th St. in Quincy, Ill. Customers, contractors and industry partners were there for a day of demonstrations, networking and hands-on activities....
Komatsu - Thu June 11, 2026
Komatsu Celebrates Grand Opening of New Peoria Facility
Komatsu celebrated the grand opening of its new office building and Customer Experience Center in Peoria, Ill., with an event that included a ceremonial tree planting to mark the company's continued investment in the region and commitment to sustainable growth....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue May 05, 2026
IDOT Transforms I-57 With $325M Expansion
A $325 million expansion project in southern Illinois is transforming one of the region's busiest freight corridors. The I-57 project stretches from the I-57/I-24 junction south of Marion (milepost 44) to the I-57/I-64 junction north of Mt....
Illinois Tollway - Tue May 05, 2026
Ill. Tollway Awards More Than $114.1M in Contracts in April
The Illinois Tollway board of directors on April 16, 2026, approved 12 new construction and professional engineering contracts totaling more than $114.1 million at its April board meeting for work to advance ongoing projects and provide for systemwide maintenance....
Illinois LICA - Tue May 05, 2026
Illinois LICA Announces Annual Scholarship Recipients
Strengthening its dedication to supporting members and their families, Illinois LICA recently established a scholarship program to help its members' families offset rising costs associated with pursuing post-high school education....
