Tag: Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig

Safety
$11.5 billion multi-year construction program unveiled in Illinois
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn unveiled the state's new $11.5 billion multi-year construction program on April 7. The program will create 155,000 jobs and spark economic development throughout the state while improving safety and reducing congestion.
April 7, 2011
Business
New Amtrak route to create 650 construction jobs
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has selected the proposed southern route for Amtrak's new Chicago-Rockford-Dubuque service from Chicago's Union Station to downtown Rockford.
December 15, 2010
Roadbuilding
New IL Amtrak route to create 650 construction jobs
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has selected the proposed southern route for Amtrak’s new Chicago-Rockford-Dubuque service from Chicago’s Union Station to downtown Rockford. The $60 million service will create 650 construction jobs, with trains running by early 2014. “Illinois is committed to creating jobs and promoting economic development by linking our cities, businesses and […]
December 13, 2010
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Illinois to begin $98 million high-speed rail project
Illinois will be the first state to begin high-speed rail construction, with Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn‘s (D) Sept. 17 announcement of a $98 million project to upgrade an initial 90 miles of Union Pacific railroad track between Alton and Lincoln in preparation for high-speed rail service. This initial phase will create nearly 900 direct and […]
September 21, 2010
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