(SPRINGFIELD) Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced the next phase of the state's Rebuild Illinois Plan which includes $106 million in construction gra.
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the next phase of his Rebuild Illinois Plan, including over $100 million in construction grants aimed at commercial corridors in 50 downtowns. The projects are part of .
WBGZ Radio 4/25/2021 |
By Ross Pearson - WBGZ Radio
The Illinois Capital Development Board has released $712,000 from the state towards repairing the stone facia at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville along with other maintenance projects on campus.
The project is part of the wider Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan spearheaded by Governor Pritzker.
The renovation plans will create new jobs and economic opportunities for the community, according to its proponents.
The Rebuild Illinois Plan passed with bipartisan super-majorities and will invest $45 billion in roads, bridges, universities, early childhood centers and state facilities throughout Illinois.
Excavators have started moving earth for the new centerpiece building of the College of Lake County’s Lakeshore campus in what local officials hope is the start of more major developments in downtown Waukegan.