Associated Press - Wed July 25, 2018
Law Speeds Up Vet Home Construction
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a law on July 17 to speed up reconstruction of the troubled state-run veterans' home in Quincy. The Republican governor approved the legislation to consolidate the design and building processes under state law to save time in overhauling the western Illinois campus where 13 people have died since 2015 because of Legionnaires' disease, although groundbreaking is a year away....
Bridgestone Americas Inc. - Wed July 18, 2018
Bridgestone Expanding Off-the-Road Tire Production at Illinois Plant
Bridgestone Americas announced a $12 million investment that will expand production to include popular off-the-road (OTR) tire sizes at its Bloomington, Ill., plant. The plant will produce multiple sizes and patterns in 29, 33 and 35-in....
Emily Buenzle - Mon July 16, 2018
Etnyre's Donation Helps Restore Historic Statue
A 107-year-old statue will soon be restored thanks to a donation from E.D. Etnyre & Co. The Black Hawk statue, also known as the Eternal Indian statue, which sits 48 ft. tall in Oregon, Ill., was created by artist Lorado Taft in 1910, the RR Star reported....
CEG - Wed July 11, 2018
Blue Ridge Tractor LLC Hosts Grand Opening Event
Blue Ridge Tractor LLC recently held a grand opening event to celebrate the completion of its new facility, located at 12150 Blue Ridge Drive in Benton, Ill. Guests of the event enjoyed locally-catered BBQ, participated in raffles for prizes and competed in an operator skills competition using Kobelco excavators....
Luby Equipment - Wed July 11, 2018
U.S. Representatives Bost, Lahood Visit Luby Equipment
Luby Equipment Services hosted U.S. Representative Mike Bost at its Caseyville, Ill., location on May 30 and U.S. Representative Darin LaHood at its Quincy, Ill., branch on May 3. Discussions focused on issues that impact the construction industry, including infrastructure, taxes and the workforce....
Robert Damora – CEG Correspondent - Wed June 27, 2018
RiverRun to Keep Cyclists, Runners Safer
A major construction project will soon give Chicago cyclists and runners a new, safe place to exercise that is far removed from the hustle and bustle of their city's busy streets. The 312 RiverRun, a major car-free bridge construction project, is scheduled to be the city's largest recreational hub....
IAPA - Wed June 27, 2018
Bob Schillerstrom Named Person of the Year by IAPA
Illinois Tollway Board of Directors Chairman Bob Schillerstrom was named Person of the Year by the Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association (IAPA) in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of the statewide asphalt industry through the Tollway's 15-year, $14 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future....
CEG - Wed June 13, 2018
Deutz Hosts Open House at New Chicago Service Center
On May 16, Deutz Corporation hosted an open house event at its new Chicago Service Center. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., customers were welcomed to see the newly acquired 18,500 sq. ft. building and meet members of the Deutz Service Center Chicago staff....
Roland Machinery - Wed May 30, 2018
Roland Machinery Co. Names Thomas General Manager of Rental Division
Roland Machinery Co., headquartered in Springfield, Ill., named Dylan Thomas the new general manager of the rental division on April 17, 2018. As general manager, Thomas will be managing Roland's rental business....
Wed May 16, 2018
Luby Equipment Services Celebrates Expansion With Open House Event
Luby Equipment Services, a St. Louis-based Case Construction Equipment dealer, has expanded its branch in Quincy, Ill., to include additional service bays. The new service bays were necessary to keep up with customer demand and gives technicians more room to perform maintenance and repairs....
