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Hastings: $123 million in IDOT projects will improve South Suburban roads through collaboration with local leaders

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Hastings: $123 million in IDOT projects will improve South Suburban roads through collaboration with local leaders

Hastings: $123 million in IDOT projects will improve South Suburban roads through collaboration with local leaders State Senator Michael E. Hastings secured over $123 million to build and repair infrastructure in the South Suburbs. “Our transportation system is how families get to work, students get to school and businesses connect with customers,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort)….

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Rep. Newman Secures $23,536,540 for Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package 

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Rep. Newman Secures $23,536,540 for Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package 

Rep. Newman Secures $23,536,540 for Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package  Investments will increase access to critical health care services, expand educational and workforce opportunities for students, and continue modernizing transportation and infrastructure systems to address flooding and congestion.   U.S. Representative Marie Newman announced Dec. 21, 2022, that $23,536,540 in Community Project Funding…

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Illinois Tollway names Cassaundra Rouse as Executive Director

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Illinois Tollway names Cassaundra Rouse as Executive Director

Illinois Tollway names Cassaundra Rouse as Executive Director The Illinois Tollway today announced the promotion of Cassaundra Rouse to Executive Director. Rouse is a longtime veteran of the agency, most recently serving as the agency’s Chief Operating Officer. “I’m pleased to announce that Cassaundra Rouse will be serving as the Tollway’s Executive Director,” said Illinois…

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Overnight closures planned for Roberts Road and 87th Street for Tri-State Tollway (I294) construction work

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Overnight closures planned for Roberts Road and 87th Street for Tri-State Tollway (I294) construction work

Overnight closures planned for Roberts Road and 87th Street for Tri-State Tollway (I294) construction work Full intersection closures with detours also needed to safely accommodate bridge beam placement Local road closures, including weekend full intersection closures with detours, have been rescheduled on Roberts Road and 87th Street for August and September to accommodate mainline bridge…

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Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County

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Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County

Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County Cook County Board of Commissioners Approved Transportation Funding for Transportation Projects led by the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways with support from 16th District Commissioner Frank Aguilar. The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding to further transportation projects and initiatives led by the County’s…

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Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line

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Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line

Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line Former Congressman Bill Lipinski writes in his “Right from the Middle” column about how his vote in support of former President Ronald Reagan’s campaign for the the Contras launched the construction of the Orange Line serving the Southwest Side of…

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Newman secures inclusion of $17.8 million for six district transportation projects

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Newman secures inclusion of $17.8 million for six district transportation projects

Newman secures inclusion of $17.8 million for six district transportation projects Projects funded by the INVEST in America Act include the electrification of CTA buses, pedestrian safety improvements and expansion of roads and highways to reduce congestion U.S. Representative Marie Newman (IL-03), a member on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, announced Wednesday (June…

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Pat Dowell Announces Candidacy for Illinois Secretary of  State 

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Pat Dowell Announces Candidacy for Illinois Secretary of  State 

Pat Dowell Announces Candidacy for Illinois Secretary of  State  Pat Dowell,  Alderman and Committeeman of Chicago’s Third Ward, announced her candidacy for Illinois Secretary of State this week. “As a committed public servant, helping and serving people has always been my top priority,” said Dowell. “My singular goal of this office is to provide the residents…

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