Gov. JB Pritzker announced a massive $50.6 billion multi-year program to repair infrastructure across the state, including more than 200 projects.

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Illinois Governor Pritzker has introduced a $50.6 billion infrastructure program aimed at building and repairing transportation systems throughout the state over the next six years. The initiative will allocate funds to a broad range of projects, including street, transit, bike, and pedestrian improvements, with $400 million dedicated to 233 specific projects.

The program is expected to impact every county in Illinois and will result in the construction or improvement of more than 7,000 miles of roads and multiple bridges. The governor highlighted the ongoing and future work as a significant source of employment for residents across the state.

New $50.6B plan to repair Illinois infrastructure

Welcome back, it's 1213. Governor Pritzker announces a massive infrastructure program for Illinois. The new $50.6 billion multi-year program will help build and repair infrastructure in Illinois for the next six years. This new program will spread across all types of transportation and it's going to impact every Illinois county. This includes $400 million to support 233 projects ranging from street and transit upgrades to bike and pedestrian improvements. We have so much in progress and so much more to do and that's going to not only keep all of you working but so many more that you're going to bring in and I'm grateful for that. This program is expected to build or improve more than 7,000 miles of roads and multiple bridges in Illinois.

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Eisenhower library head resigns

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Two regional jets collide on tarmac at New York's LaGuardia Airport

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Two killed in attack near synagogue in England

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Jane Goodall, chimpanzee researcher and conservationist, dies at 91

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Trump signs executive order protecting Qatar after Israeli strike

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Israel continues Gaza offensive as Hamas weighs U.S. peace deal

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Deadly flash floods hit Odesa after downpours in Ukraine's south

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Afghanistan imposes internet blackout

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Hegseth gathers U.S. military leaders for rare, in-person meeting

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Trump says U.S. to impose 100% tariff on movies produced overseas

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