Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Wed November 11, 2020
Willard Airport Updates Entrance, Taxiway
Seventy-five years after its dedication, the University of Illinois — Willard Airport is undergoing several major updates adding up to just shy of $20 million. The airport is one of only two commercial airports in the country owned and operated by an educational institution....
CEG - Tue November 10, 2020
VIDEO: McCann Hosts Bucher Sweeper Demo in Bolingbrook
McCann Industries offered customers a chance to see Bucher Municipal sweepers in action. The demonstration and training event was held at McCann's Bolingbrook, Ill., facility on Oct. 27. "McCann is really proud to take on the Bucher Municipal line," said Jay Courtney, equipment division manager of McCann Industries....
Takeuchi - Tue October 27, 2020
Takeuchi Announces Dittamore Implement as Its Newest Dealer
Takeuchi-US has introduced Dittamore Implement as a new dealer in Teutopolis, Ill. The dealer specializes in machinery sales, product support and service. Founded in 1975, Dittamore Implement is a family-owned business....
Michels Corporation - Tue October 27, 2020
Deep Foundation Drilling Shafts Bridge Mighty Mississippi
Michels met the challenge of the Mighty Mississippi when called upon to install shafts for a new bridge carrying eight lanes of traffic over the river on Interstate 74 between Bettendorf, Iowa, and Moline, Ill....
Illinois Department of Transportation - Tue October 27, 2020
I-57 Expansion Highlights Rebuild Illinois Investment
The Illinois Department of Transportation on Sept. 28 announced the ongoing and future expansion of Interstate 57 from Mount Vernon to Johnston City highlights a commitment to improve safety, reduce congestion and encourage economic growth throughout the region....
Alta - Tue October 20, 2020
Alta Equipment Group to Acquire Howell Tractor
Alta Equipment Group Inc. announced on Oct. 15 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Howell Tractor and Equipment LLC. , a privately-held heavy equipment dealer serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana....
CEG - Wed October 14, 2020
Contractors Association of Will & Grundy Counties Hosts Its First Oktoberfest at Grundy County Fairgrounds in Morris, Illinois
The Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties (CAWGC) held an Oktoberfest on Oct. 1 at the Grundy County Fairgrounds in Morris, Ill. This networking event was attended by nearly 300 people, despite the unseasonable early fall frigid weather....
IAAP - Wed October 14, 2020
Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers Hosts Its Annual Golf Outing at WeaverRidge, Coyote Creek in Peoria
A beautiful day welcomed 144 golfers to IAAP's Sep. 17 golf outing held at WeaverRidge and Coyote Creek golf clubs in Peoria, Ill. Due to the strong support of everyone attending, this outing raised $8,580 for the IAAP Political Action Committee....
West Side Tractor Sales - Wed October 14, 2020
West Side Tractor Sales Opens Its New Headquarters in Lisle, Illinois
The Benck family, owners of West Side Tractor Sales and RCE Equipment Solutions, announced the opening of their new headquarters. After almost 60 years, the Naperville location (1400 W. Ogden Ave) has been relocated to 3300 Ogden Avenue, Lisle, Ill., 60532....
Manitowoc - Tue September 29, 2020
Lanco Group Wins Top Dealer Award
For the fifth year in a row, Manitowoc has recognized Lanco Group of Companies (Lanco) as its North America Top Dealer of the Year. The Homewood, Ill.-based group was the largest single purchaser of Manitowoc cranes across all of its brands by dollar amount in 2019....
