On August 12, 2022, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation, announced a $34.6 billion infrastructure improvement program for the State’s roads, bridges, transit, rail systems, airports, and ports over the next six years. The Governor stated that the plan is an investment in the future of the State and one that will lead to “economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.” We applaud Governor Pritzker’s action and look forward to the positive changes these multifaceted investments will facilitate state-wide and for Southwestern Illinois in particular.
Sean Goding, President