BigIron Auctions - Wed August 17, 2022
BigIron Auctions to Acquire Sullivan Auctioneers LLC
BigIron Auctions announced Aug. 5 its agreement to acquire Sullivan Auctioneers LLC — headquartered in Hamilton, Ill. The agreement, finalized on July 22, will bring more than 300 employees together to serve the needs of the online auction industry across the United States....
Illinois Department of Transportation - Mon August 08, 2022
Arch Assembly Begins On Illinois River for New McClugage Bridge in Peoria
As the piers for the new eastbound McClugage Bridge continue to rise from the Illinois River in Peoria, the next phase of construction will be just as exciting. Currently in view on the river just 300 yds....
Illinois Tollway - Wed July 20, 2022
Illinois Tollway Awards More Than $223M in June Contracts
The Illinois Tollway board of directors approved seven construction and professional engineering services contracts totaling more than $223 million at its June board meeting. The contracts approved also support eight new Partnering for Growth agreements, including a reverse mentorship partnership....
Altorfer Rents - Wed July 20, 2022
Altorfer Rents Announces Opening of Two New Facilities
Altorfer Rents, The Cat Rental Store, announced two new full-service locations are now open for business. The Quincy, Ill., branch is located at 6601 Broadway St. The storefront offers 12,000 sq. ft....
CAWGC - Wed July 20, 2022
Contractors Association of Will, Grundy Counties Announces 2022 Undergraduate Scholarship Winners
The Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties (CAWGC) has announced its 2022 undergraduate scholarship awards. According to CAWGC, the program, instituted in 1996, has awarded more than $150,000 to those pursuing degrees in the construction field....
Illinois Department of Transportation - Wed July 06, 2022
Rebuilding Southern Illinois: Interstate Project Highlights
Entering year four of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced major projects to modernize and improve Interstates 24 and 57 in southern Illinois are planned or under way. Ten major projects on both interstates combined represent a total investment of more than $350 million, improving safety and mobility while sustaining and creating good-paying jobs throughout the region....
CEG/IAAP - Wed June 22, 2022
IAAP Opens Registration for Annual September Golf Outing, Fundraiser
The Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) announced the opening of registration for its annual golf outing, taking place Sept. 15. The IAAP encourages early registration to guarantee course preference of either WeaverRidge Golf Club in Peoria, Ill., or Coyote Creek Golf Club in Bartonville, Ill....
Illinois Tri-State Tollway - Wed June 08, 2022
Construction Ready to Begin On Justice Interchange On Illinois' Tri-State Tollway
State and local leaders met June 1 to highlight the long-awaited start of construction on the 88th Cork Avenue Interchange on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), one of the top projects in the state's Competitive Freight Program aimed at improving the movement of freight and delivering congestion relief and economic benefits across Illinois....
Martin Equipment of Illinois - Tue June 07, 2022
Martin Equipment Opens New Columbia, Mo., Facility
Martin Equipment of Illinois Inc. announced the opening of its new location in Columbia, Mo. The full-service facility is located at 935 N. Tradewinds Parkway and opened on May 16. It features a vastly expanded footprint that will enable Martin Equipment to introduce new amenities and enhance existing services offered in the region....
Illinois Department of Transportation - Tue June 07, 2022
Peoria, Quad Cities Projects Highlight Year Four of 'Rebuild Illinois'
Entering Year Four of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced multiple projects in the Peoria and Quad Cities area are under way or planned. Twelve major projects in Peoria represent a total investment of $245.3 million, improving safety and mobility while sustaining and creating good-paying jobs throughout the region....
