Office of Gov. JB Pritzker - Tue October 21, 2025
Ill. Presents Largest Infrastructure Program in State History
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined state and local leaders, labor and transportation stakeholders on Oct. 1, 2025, to announce the largest multi-year program to build and repair infrastructure in state history: $50.6 billion over six years, continuing an unprecedented investment in safety, mobility and quality of life made possible by the Governor's Rebuild Illinois capital program....
Chicago Fire FC - Tue October 07, 2025
City Approves New Chicago Fire FC Stadium in The 78
Chicago Fire FC announced City Council approval for its new, privately funded, $650 million stadium in The 78 — a transformative project that will anchor Chicago's newest neighborhood and redefine the future of sports and entertainment in the city....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue September 23, 2025
Illinois DOT Crews Extend Life of I-24 Ohio River Bridge
A three-year, $38 million project on the I-24 Ohio River bridge is expected to extend the life of the 52-year-old structure until the Illinois Department Transportation (IDOT) can build a new one. "Plans are under way to replace this bridge in the next 20 years," said Ben Willis, construction engineer, IDOT District 9....
Martin Equipment - Tue September 23, 2025
Trimble Announces Martin Equipment as Technology Outlet for Ill., Iowa, Mo.
Trimble announced Sept. 9, 2025, that Martin Equipment is the newest Trimble Technology Outlet. Headquartered in Goodfield, Ill., Martin will now sell Trimble grade control, site positioning systems and correction services technology directly to customers using John Deere and Wacker Neuson earthmoving equipment, including dozers, excavators, motor graders, soil compactors, mini-excavators and compact track loaders....
Palfinger - Thu September 18, 2025
Palfinger: New Parts Distribution Center Boosts Speed, Service Across North America
Palfinger has officially opened its new North American Parts Distribution Center in Huntley, Ill. The strategic $15 million investment is designed to deliver parts faster, reduce equipment downtime and strengthen service for dealers and customers across the United States, Canada and Mexico....
AASHTO - Tue September 09, 2025
Mid-American DOTs Take Top Honors in National Transportation Contest
Eleven state department of transportation projects from Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin won regional honors in the 2025 America's Transportation Awards competition. From preparing for the 2024 solar eclipse to crafting vulnerable road user safety assessment tools, these projects provide long-term benefits to the communities they support....
Larry Bernstein – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Tue August 26, 2025
Underground Progress: O'Hare's South Conveyance Project Supports 21st Century Airport
Airplane travel in the United States has risen dramatically over the last decade. Although there was a dip in daily flights due to the pandemic in the early 2020s, the United States' daily flights have increased from 23,911 in 2015 to 45,000 in 2024....
CEG - Tue August 26, 2025
CAWGC's Annual Steak Fry Helps Raise Money for NAMI
The Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties (CAWGC) hosted its annual Steak Fry on Aug. 21. The event, which was attended by more than 680 guests, was held at St. Joe's Park in Joliet, Ill....
Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association - Tue August 26, 2025
ILICA Will Host Trap Shoot, Golf Outing in Kewanee, Ill.
The Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA) will hold its Area 3 Trap Shoot and Golf Outing on Sept. 12 in Kewanee, Ill. It will be a full day of fun, competition and great company. The day begins at the 50-clay trap shoot at Izaak Walton League Trap-Skeet Grounds, followed by lunch at Baker Park Golf Course....
Illinois Tollway - Tue August 12, 2025
Ill. Tollway Awards Nearly $44M in July
The Illinois Tollway board of directors on July 28 approved six construction and professional engineering contracts totaling nearly $44 million at its July board meeting, including a contract secured through the use of bid credits for participation in Tollway workforce programs....
