Cutting-edge, $63 million facility modernizes materials testing for roads and bridges By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Department of Transportation and Capital Development Board were joined today by local officials and industry leaders to celebrate the completion of the new $63 million Materials Testing and Research Center. The cutting-edge facility, on the grounds of IDOT’s…

By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on July 8 that applications are being accepted for new partners to administer the popular Cycle Rider Safety Training Program. Recent changes in state law have expanded the pool of eligible providers that can offer the training supported through Illinois motorcycle registration license endorsement fees.…

Affordable Housing Tax Credits will spur affordable housing development, robust construction jobs, and community reinvestment from Machesney Park to Mt. Vernon By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board approved awards totaling $37 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and an additional $39 million in federal and state subordinate resources…

By Charles Bolinger Editor • Chrissy J. Cronin knew what she did on June 24 was illegal yet she did it anyway. That sums up Ofc. Cody Lucas’ official incident field report regarding this particular incident. Luck watched a silver Dodge truck pass him on northbound I-55/70, between mile markers 15 and 16. He was…

By Tribune Staff • On July 7, the Illinois Department of Transportation opened a call for locations for a special round of funding available through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Approximately $30 million is available through the program’s fourth round of funding availability.   Applications must be received by July 20. A significantly streamlined…