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Illinois' to invest $40B in largest construction program
Gov. Pritzker announced the largest-ever construction program in state history Friday. Illinois will invest $40 billion into all modes of transportation across the state.
CHICAGO - Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Illinois' largest-ever construction project to repair and replace state infrastructure Friday.
The $40 billion initiative will invest in multiple modes of transportation across the state over six years.
It will fund everything from bridges and roads to airport improvements.
The new multi-year initiative is the first time in a decade that IDOT is taking a comprehensive approach to improving transit.
"From Chicago and Rockford to Springfield and Decatur to Carbondale and Metropolis, every region of our state is getting a much-needed upgrade. And there's much more to come," Pritzker said.
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Chicago-Rockford Metra service to be restored
The Rebuild Illinois Capital Program will fund the $275 million project to restore Metra service between Chicago and Rockford. The route should be back up and running in 2027.
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Just a day prior, Pritzker announced the return of the Chicago-Rockford Metra service. The route hasn't run in years and will be back up in running in 2027.
The investment is part of the larger Rebuild Illinois initiative.