Tag: Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollways investing $922 million in capital projects this year

The Illinois Tollway plans to invest $922 million in capital projects in 2013, doubling the amount it spent in 2012, according to a new release issued on March 11. This includes funding for the second year of the agency’s 15-year, $12 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future. These investments are […]

March 11, 2013

Home

Illinois govenor on passage of llinois Jobs Now! capital program reauthorization

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn released a statement on June 23 regarding the passage of the Illinois Jobs Now! capital program re-authorization. “The General Assembly took action today to keep the state’s biggest economic recovery program going, ensuring that thousands of workers stay on the job,” Quinn said in the written statement. “Today’s session was about […]

June 23, 2011

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