Katherine Petrik – CEG Editorial Assistant - Tue December 02, 2025
Building Stronger Solutions for Marine, Industrial Projects
Founded in 2015 by Chad Cailteux, 5R Enterprises, Morris, Ill., was created to provide contractors working on lakes, rivers and ports with the right tools and lasting partnerships. After more than 18 years in the heavy equipment industry as a heavy and highway foreman and superintendent, Cailteux saw the challenges contractors faced sourcing reliable, specialized equipment for marine and industrial projects....
CE Rentals - Tue November 18, 2025
Chicago Area Contractors Visit CE Rentals for Open House
Chicagoland construction equipment specialists, Contractors Equipment Rentals (CE Rentals), hosted its annual Customer Appreciation Open House and Demo Day Oct. 24, 2025, at its Elmhurst, Ill., store at 441 Lake St....
McCann Industries - Tue November 04, 2025
McCann Industries Promotes Rosacker to Heavy Equipment Account Manager
McCann Industries announced the promotion of Steve Rosacker to heavy equipment account manager, serving Lake and northern Cook County from the company's Wauconda branch. Rosacker joined McCann three years ago in a product support role, where he quickly established himself as a trusted partner to customers across northern Illinois....
AED Foundation - Tue November 04, 2025
AED Foundation Hosts Career Day at Lake County Tech Campus in Ill.
The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced the success of its recent Lake County Career Day, held Oct. 17, 2025, at the Lake County Tech Campus in Grayslake, Ill. The event drew a record 750 high school students from Lake County's automotive, construction skills and management, welding and fabrication programs, making it one of the largest AEDF career events to date....
Illinois Department of Transportation - Tue November 04, 2025
Illinois 2 Rock River Bridge Replacement Pushes Boundaries
The process to replace the pair of 60-year-old bridges carrying Illinois 2 over the Rock River in Rockton began with a push. At the start of the project, the southbound bridge was shoved more than 40 ft....
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....
