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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Larget economic investment in the state's history.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The Department of Human Services Treatment and Detention Facility is about to undergo a $13 million expansion to alleviate overcrowding.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Hurricane Sandy dealt a blow to the east coast this year. The cleanup began in the dark as a light shined on the midwest for help.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Just hours ago, Congress approved legislation that would save millions of construction jobs and prevent interest rates on student loans from doubling.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Construction expected to begin this summer

Thursday, August 05, 2010  The U.S. Department of Energy says it will drop plans to build a futuristic power plant in eastern Illinois but still use the location to store carbon dioxide underground.

Monday, February 01, 2010  The new service could result in up to 2,000 new jobs, including 650 construction jobs.