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Illinois Governor Launches $50 Billion Rebuild Plan for Jobs

10/4/2025

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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker unveiled a $50 billion Rebuild Illinois plan to create jobs and improve quality of life across the state.
It funds transit, rail, marine, and road projects to upgrade more than 7,000 miles of roadway.
Other allocations include $400 million for distressed communities and Illinois Route 29 ($87.2 million) and United States Route 24 ($121.6 million) expansions.

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Story summary

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker unveiled a $50 billion Rebuild Illinois plan to create jobs and improve quality of life across the state.
It funds transit, rail, marine, and road projects to upgrade more than 7,000 miles of roadway.
Other allocations include $400 million for distressed communities and Illinois Route 29 ($87.2 million) and United States Route 24 ($121.6 million) expansions.