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PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $18 MILLION IN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS

Tuesday, April 6 by Aaron Lange

Grants to enhance water and sewer infrastructure for 34 downstate and rural communities SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure. A total of $18.2 million will... Read More.

Carmi Council Signs Off on Major Electrical Infrastructure Management Plan Tuesday

Wednesday, July 8 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City Council signed off on a plan Tuesday evening that will bring improvements and needed maintenance to the city’s power grid at an investment of just over half a million dollars. President of United Energy and chief Electrical Engineer consultant for Carmi, David... Read More.

Governor in Southern Illinois Today Hailing Gambling Expansion and Infrastructure Improvements

Tuesday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

A gambling critic said the state could lose a bet on how many jobs will be created by expanding Illinois’ gambling industry. While state officials expect to see more gambling revenue, that revenue could come with additional problems. Along with the infrastructure bill... Read More.

Carmi awarded infrastructure grant Thursday

Friday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi was awarded a state infrastructure grant in the amount of $90,387 on Thursday for the construction of a new lift station and the replacement of a sewer line. The award was one of many issued by Governor Bruce Rauner on Thursday. ... Read More.

Illinois EPA Announces Draft Plan to Fund $108 Million in Alternate Fuel, Electric and Related Infrastructure Projects

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

The state is unveiling its plan to spend its share of a multi-billion dollar Volkswagen Settlement. Illinois has been allocated more than $108 million dollars after it was discovered Volkswagen installed emissions cheating software in certain diesel vehicles. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director... Read More.

Carmi City Council makes infrastructure moves at Tuesday meeting

Thursday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council met on Tuesday night for their second meeting of October. Following the approval of minutes and financial matters, the Council delved into a full agenda. The Council unanimously approved to allow Police Chief Jason Carter to list on Ebay a 2003... Read More.

Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission Secures Grant Funding for Two Public Infrastructure Grants within the region

Tuesday, April 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the recipients of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure. Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission submitted and received two grants in 2016. The grant funds are for the City of Lawrenceville and... Read More.