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President Preckwinkle Announces Road Project Designed To Promote Economic Development In The South Suburbs

By mary.paleologos at September 12, 2012 | 3:37 pm | 0 Comment

President Toni Preckwinkle today announced a strategic road project that will promote economic growth in the South Suburbs. The county will use $8-$10 million dollars in Motor Fuel Tax funds to reconstruct and widen Center Street from 159th Street to 171st Street—a crucial truck route in Harvey. In addition to reconstructing the deteriorated pavement, the more...

Economic Development , Highways , President's Office Bureau of Economic Development, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, cook county highway department, harvey street widening project, herman brewer, John Yonan

President Preckwinkle Unveils 2012 Cook County Highway Plan

By Communications Staff at May 3, 2012 | 12:49 pm | 0 Comment

President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled the 2012 Cook County Highway Plan today, offering motorists a roadmap for construction season and all-new online information about ongoing projects. The 2012 Cook County Highway Plan will improve 70 miles of roads in more than 30 suburban municipalities at a cost of $65 million dollars.  The 27 county roadway projects scheduled for more...

Agencies , News , President's Office 2012 highway plan, construction plan, Cook County Board President, John Yonan, press conference, road construction, Toni Preckwinkle