infrastructure

“The rest of the world is starting to capitalize on what we have long known to be true: Illinois is the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” Pritzker said, pointing to the state’s central location, infrastructure, and workforce as key advantages. #jobs #investments

As part of the expansion, Mars Snacking will open a new North America regional office in the Fulton Market district with capacity for more than 1,000 employees. #jobs #marssnacking #headquarters

The funding supports two critical infrastructure efforts: the long-anticipated Red Line Extension (RLE) and the ongoing Red & Purple Modernization (RPM) project. #cta #funding #projects

State officials say the investments tied to the new law could create up to 115,000 jobs, including both construction and long-term operating positions. #energy #jobs

Preston’s 16th District will see four projects totaling more than $2.2 million in the coming year. #infrastructure

For 2026, I secured over $90 million in investments to build and repair infrastructure in the South Suburbs and the greater Kankakee area. #oped

The funding comes through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) latest Multi-Year Plan, part of the state’s $50.6 billion Rebuild Illinois capital program. #infrastructure

As part of IDOT’s latest Multi-Year Plan under Rebuild Illinois, the district Joyce represents will see 90 infrastructure projects totaling more than $1.4 billion over the next six years. #idot

More than half of the plan, $27 billion, will go toward road and bridge projects... #idot

The entire project is expected to take two full constructions seasons to finish, with an anticipated completion date in 2025.