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State Audit Finds Road Fund Overpaid Employees

WNIJ — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:48:46 +0000

Less than half of the money in Illinois' Road Fund actually pays for highway construction and maintenance. That's the finding in a new audit that also says the Road Fund overpaid for employee health insurance.

The Road Fund aggregates billions of dollars every year to build and repair highways, but a new report from Illinois' auditor general says more than half the money is going for employee salaries and benefits, as well as paying off bonds.

Lawmaker: Video Gambling Paves Way for Construction

Mike Moen and Jenna Dooley — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:58:29 +0000

The Sycamore City Council has approved a proposal to allow video gambling in certain establishments, including bars and fraternal organizations. A 2009 state law gives local governments the authority to permit or ban the machines, regardless of the state's decision to legalize them.

Rockford Airport Area Road Plan: More Business, More Jobs

Susan Stephens — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:56:50 +0000

A major road reconstruction project bordering the Chicago-Rockford International Airport is expected to boost business in the region.

Construction slows traffic in Machesney Park

Jenna Dooley — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Road construction is becoming a familiar scene this time of year. For the month of June, construction is expected to continue around the revamped Machesney Town Center. All businesses will remain open during the road improvements, but it may take longer to get around.

Construction continues this month for the inside lane of Highway 251 around the area formerly known as the Machesney Park Mall. New turn lanes are being added on 251 between Copper Drive and Roosevelt Road.