Luby Equipment/CEG - Tue May 23, 2023
Luby Equipment Opens New Facility in Fairmont City, Ill.
Luby Equipment opened its newest facility on May 22. The company's Caseyville branch is relocating to the new shop at 921 1st St., Fairmont City, Ill. "I am excited to announce that we opened the Fairmont City branch on May 22," said Steve Luby, president of Luby Equipment. "This new store is a crucial part to our long-term strategy for growth in the Metro East and the company. This facility will give us the ability to better serve our customers as well as recruit new employees."Fairmont City is larger than the Caseyville branch....
IED/CEG - Wed May 10, 2023
IED Opens Registration for Annual Golf Classic On Flag Day in Bensenville, Ill.
The Illinois Equipment Distributors (IED) invites members and their guests to its annual golf classic on June 14 at the White Pines Golf Club in Bensenville, Ill. The cost of the full-day event is $225 per person and includes green fees, cart, lunch, cocktails, halfway house and dinner....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed April 26, 2023
$340M Tollway Project Improves Access to O'Hare
In Illinois, construction continues on a critical project that will link the north and south legs of the new I-490 Tollway with the Illinois Route 390 Tollway and provide access to York Road and Irving Park Road....
Volvo Trucks North America - Tue April 25, 2023
Volvo Trucks Announces Gateway Truck & Refrigeration as First Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer in Illinois
Volvo Trucks North America confirms that Gateway Truck & Refrigeration has completed the rigorous training and facility upgrades to become the first Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealership in Illinois....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue April 11, 2023
Tri-State Tollway Project Connects Communities in Illinois
In an effort to better serve motorists, crews in Justice, Ill., are working diligently on the $39 million 88th/Cork Avenue Interchange project. The undertaking will create new access to the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), providing nearby communities with a local connection to the Chicago area's transportation network....
Illinois Department of Transportation - Tue March 28, 2023
Rebuilding Illinois Continues With New Projects for 2023
The past year marked the completion of the third full year of Gov. Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois, the historic, bipartisan capital program that is investing $44.8 billion into the state's aging infrastructure over six years, with $33.2 billion identified for transportation....
Office of Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot - Tue March 14, 2023
O'Hare International Airport to Receive $50M in Grants
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced Feb. 27 that O'Hare International Airport will receive $50M in Airport Terminal Program grant funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — the largest such grant this year for any airport in America — which will upgrade customer amenities, improve security screening and expand accessibility for passengers with disabilities at Terminal 3....
CEG - Tue February 28, 2023
Ritchie Bros. Presents Auction Data at Next IED Business Meeting
The Illinois Equipment Distributors (IED) has invited a representative of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers to speak to its members at the organization's 2023 kick off business meeting March 23. The meeting will be held at Venuti's Restaurant, 2251 West Lake St., Addison, Ill....
Hardings Inc./CEG - Tue February 14, 2023
Hardings Hires Mark Gronkiewicz as Sales Representative
Hardings Inc. announced it has hired Mark Gronkiewicz as sales representative of its new facility in Elwood, Ill. Gronkiewicz is currently working from the Lowell, Ind., store until the Elwood shop opens this summer....
Katherine Petrik – CEG Editorial Assistant - Wed February 01, 2023
Illinois Equipment Distributors Holds 55th Holiday Reception, Inducts 2023 Officers
The Illinois Equipment Distributors (IED) celebrated the holidays during its 55th annual reception on Dec. 15, 2022. The event was held at Venuti's Banquet Hall in Addison, Ill., with entertainment by Jim Bulanda, Tribute to Frank....
