Infrastructure news
The Ruby Street in downtown Joliet will be closed for work Tuesday, July 30 to Friday, Aug. 2.
Dozens of aging bridges in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the help of $5 billion in federal grants announced Wednesday by President Joe Biden's administration, the latest beneficiaries of a massive infrastructure law
Joliet needs to reduce its rate of water loss to 10% to meet a state standard for Lake Michigan water use. Joliet plans to convert to a Lake Michigan system in 2030.
At the June 25 Oswego Village Board meeting, trustees approved the village’s urban forestry management plan, prepared by Great Lakes Urban Forestry Management.
The Citizens Utility Board and four state legislators held a press conference in Bolingbrook on Wednesday to discuss their efforts to oppose continually rising costs for customers of Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois.
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced that it has awarded Lake County a grant of $18,788,080 to improve the safety, condition and resiliency of Cedar Lake Road and the IL Route 124 intersection.
Building upon the smart infrastructure investments supported by state Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced an investment of $6.1 million in road and bridge improvement projects coming to the area.
Starting at 8 p.m. Friday, westbound I-80 will be reduced from two lanes to one between Briggs and Richards streets.
Plainfield Village President John Agroudelis delivered his State of the Village address on May 9, discussing upcoming developments to the village and celebrating the residents.
The widening and reconstruction of 1.56 miles of Kautz Road from Swenson Avenue in St. Charles to Longest Drive in Geneva will begin at the end of this month, St. Charles and Geneva officials announced in a news release.
More than 1,900 homes in Kendall County are considered unserved or underserved with internet access.
New Lockport city webpage lists all upcoming construction projects for summer 2024, including planned roadwork.
All six docks going to prison site. City switches from original plan to put three at Broadway Greenway.
IDOT hears from local officials as it decides whether to give temporary permit for Joliet site.
Bridge open for now but two-month maintenance upgrade expected to start sometime in June
Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, Monday recommended approval for an annual purchase of transformers for $560,000 for its electric utility, among other purchases.
Walsh clashes with city of Joliet, which has sided with NorthPoint.
City says bridge down for 2 months. IDOT says timetable for reopening still uncertain.
The new public works facility was completed in 2023 and built in response to a growth in the village's population and services.
Joliet replacing old mains to reduce rate of water loss still at 31%.
State grant would fund charging stations at Old Joliet Prison and Broadway Greenway.
Plans for Kendall County to construct its own broadband system continue to move forward.
Osman provides updates on I-80 roadwork and more.
Com Ed's Joliet training facility hosted a graduation Friday for 53 apprentices who completed the second step training program to become full overhead electrical workers. The advancing of new employees is part of a larger plan by Com Ed to bolster the power grid for the future.
The city will be replacing underground electric cable in Geneva starting in March and said it will be sending out notifications in advance of any service disruption.
City of Joliet has awarded 18 contracts for 33 miles of water main replacement this year. These projects are the latest in an ongoing program to replace all water mains built before 1970.
The General Assembly has appropriated up to $12 million to the Illinois EPA for the EV Rebate Program for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
Developer wants City Council approvals Tuesday as it plans cold-storage warehouse facility.
Funding for this project was county invested ARPA funds and private capital
Two area towns each will receive a Community Development Block Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity that will be used “to make critical repairs to water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure,” the governor’s office said in a news release.
Toll bridge spans Des Plaines River offering new route for truckers headed to intermodal yards.
The Sycamore City Council awarded a $2.5 million contract to a Gilberts-based company for water main improvement projects on DeKalb and Elm streets, with construction set to start before April.
New bridge will be built, and road will be closed until early November.
Construction coming to Plainfield Road, Collins St., St. Pat's Area and other parts of city
Federal funding provided for JJC, VNA Health Care and a Kendall County Metra study.
Drawbridge reopened Dec. 19 after more repairs on center lock
City would buy business property, become landlord, and get a $1 a year for rent.
DeKalb city leaders are looking to improve the flow of traffic for motorists who travel Peace Road in DeKalb, with construction work – once slated to begin this fall – now set to kick off in spring 2023.
Sidewalks getting replaced, but less than half of scheduled neighborhood street resurfacing expected to be completed.
Some jobs continue to 2023 when Joliet plans to replace 21 miles of water mains.
Vote on $183,000 in sidewalk repairs tabled to find out if it's in writing.
White House adviser and state EPA director come to town for $148 million announcement
The construction project comes with a $3.5 million price tag, and the city has set aside $2 million in local funds, which will include $1 million in motor fuel tax funds contributed by private developments.
More than 90 residential water service pipes lined with lead have been replaced by the city of Sycamore so far, according to a recent update from city officials. That and other infrastructure updates here:
Funding for Lewis Airport in Romeoville included in federal bill
IDOT starts resurfacing of large stretch of I-55 in Will County on Thursday
A portion of Lincoln Highway is set to undergo some major resurfacing in DeKalb this year as part of the city’s plans to reconfigure the downtown strip to encourage more pedestrian traffic.
2 Will County bridges eligible for infrastructure law funding
Federal lawmakers highlights infrastructure benefits for Will County
The main contractor for a storm sewer improvement project in Polo reached out to more than 100 companies in an effort to comply with a grant requirement, but was unable to secure the minimum level called for by the state. The $3.1 million Colden Street Project is meant to help alleviate water buildup on Illinois Route 26 during torrential rain events.