Construction
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Kane County company scores millions from Tollway for Mile Long Bridge work
Jul 02, 2025 8:51 am - The Illinois Tollway has awarded two Kane County companies millions of dollars in construction and engineering contracts, part of a statewide capital improvement effort.
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Wilke Road in Palatine closing July 7 for Route 53 constructionJun 30, 2025 2:17 pm - As part of the Illinois Department of Transportation's ongoing improvements of Route 53, Wilke Road in Palatine - also known as West Route 53 Frontage Road - will be closed beginning July 7.
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Illinois is short 142,000 homes. Here’s how to fix that.Jun 27, 2025 9:45 am - Illinois faces a critical housing shortage that has increased home prices and rents, leaving many families unable to find or afford housing.
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Challenges persist for women, minorities breaking into Illinois’ skilled trades
Jun 27, 2025 9:44 am - As employers continue searching for skilled tradespeople to combat national worker shortages, entry into fields such as construction remains strikingly low for women and people of color, particularly in higher paying and leadership positions.
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Arlington Heights mayor pushes for EV charger restrictions in basement garagesJun 11, 2025 6:31 pm - Citing national examples of long-burning fires, Arlington Heights officials are considering regulations banning electric vehicle charging stations in basement parking garages, despite state laws requiring EV infrastructure.
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With Rosemont’s help, school district will bypass bidding process for new $57 million buildingJun 04, 2025 6:38 am - The village of Rosemont will help cover the additional cost of a new $57 million school and pool, beyond the $40 million approved by voters.
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‘A real sense of enthusiasm and excitement’: Lake Villa to pursue development for Pleviak School propertyMay 26, 2025 11:41 am - The former Pleviak Elementary School, a Lake Villa landmark for more than a century, will be going to market with the intention of snaring a “transformational redevelopment.”
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Advocate Health Care proposes outpatient clinic offering immediate care and other services in Lake ZurichMay 22, 2025 3:24 pm - Advocate Health Care's proposal for an outpatient clinic offering immediate care service at the northwest corner of Route 12 and Miller Road will proceed to an official review process.
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Arlington Heights spending $3.5 million to rebuild roads this summerMay 20, 2025 2:32 pm - Arlington Heights will spend $3.5 million on road reconstruction this summer. The project involves rebuilding 1.62 miles of deteriorated roads in residential neighborhoods on the north and south sides of town.
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‘We’ll see where he takes it’: Cleanup set to begin at old train depot site in Lake ZurichMay 19, 2025 6:31 pm - A complete vision will take time to emerge but work is expected to begin soon to clear an old train depot site near downtown Lake Zurich to assess the possibilities.