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03/07/24 - WIND-AM 560 The Answer at 5:06:34 AM: “The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois unveiled its 2024 legislative agenda including urging the general Assembly to reject Pritzker's proposal.” CLICK HERE
03/06/24 - WAND (NBC) - WAND News Wake Up at 6am: “The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois is proposing a tax credit of 10% of the salary for recent
graduates of Illinois engineering schools and 5% of the salary for graduates from schools in other states.
Illinois engineers call for tax credits, student loan repayment program to attract workers | Top Stories | wandtv.com
03/06/24 - NBC News Daily at 1PM: “Illinois has historic funding for construction projects under the Rebuild Illinois plan. But industry leaders say thousands of engineering jobs will stay unfilled if lawmakers don't help with workforce development.” CLICK HERE
03/06/24 - WAND News at 12PM: “Illinois has historic funding for construction projects under the Rebuild Illinois plan. But industry leaders say thousands of engineering jobs will stay unfilled if lawmakers don't help with workforce development.” CLICK HERE
03/06/24 - Capitol Fax: “It’s just a bill”
https://capitolfax.com/2024/03/06/it%e2%80%99s-just-a-bill-118/
Excerpt:
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has unveiled its 2024 legislative agenda, calling for a renewed commitment to full funding for infrastructural development through Rebuild Illinois and modernizing research and education tax credits and other incentives that will help the state recruit and retain engineers who build the infrastructure that will keep the state at pace with a 21st century economy...
03/06/24 - Black Facts: “Transportation leaders urge Pritzker to not divert road funds to Chicago transit”
https://www.blackfacts.com/news/article/transportation-leaders-urge-pritzker-to-not-divert-road-funds-to-chicago-transit
03/05/24 - WAND-TV Online: “Illinois engineers call for tax credits, student loan repayment program to attract workers”
https://www.wandtv.com/news/illinois-engineers-call-for-tax-credits-student-loan-repayment-program-to-attract-workers/article_bedf08c2-db48-11ee-ae29-aff19a1d3bbd.html
03/02/24 - Advantage News: “Transportation leaders urge Pritzker to not divert road funds to Chicago transit”
https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/transportation-leaders-urge-pritzker-to-not-divert-road-funds-to-chicago-transit/article_fbd56f20-d722-11ee-9da6-cbfe0da1fd07.html
02/29/24 - Illinois Tollway: “ACEC Illinois recognizes Tollway Projects for Engineering excellence”
https://www.illinoistollway.com/-/acec-illinois-recognizes-illinois-tollway-projects-for-engineering-excellence
02/29/24 - The Pantagraph: “LETTER: LaHood backs long-term solution”
https://pantagraph.com/opinion/letters/letter-lahood-backs-long-term-solution/article_515265a4-c9bb-11ee-98ce-039679b908da.html#tncms-source=login
02/29/24 - Regional Media News: “Transportation leaders urge Pritzker to not divert road funds to Chicago transit”
https://www.regionalmedianews.com/news/state/illinois/transportation-leaders-urge-pritzker-to-not-divert-road-funds-to-chicago-transit
01/28/24 - Sun Times News: “American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois honors top engineering achievements at Annual Engineering Excellence Awards”
https://suntimesnews.com/2024/02/27/american-council-of-engineering-companies-of-illinois-honors-top-engineering-achievements-at-annual-engineering-excellence-awards/
01/28/24 - “Transportation leaders urge Pritzker to not divert road funds to Chicago transit”
WMAY 92.7 Online: “Transportation leaders urge Pritzker to not divert road funds to Chicago transit”
https://www.wmay.com/2024/02/28/transportation-leaders-urge-pritzker-to-not-divert-road-funds-to-chicago-transit/
The Times Tribune: “Transportation leaders urge Pritzker to not divert road funds to Chicago transit”
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/zz-dnp/transportation-leaders-urge-pritzker-to-not-divert-road-funds-to-chicago-transit/article_8c04e2a7-f1c3-5e1e-be15-7a7682bcbf74.html
01/18/24 - The Daily Line: “To Continue to Lead in Innovation, Congress Must Act Now”
https://www.thedailyline.com/lead-innovation-congress-must-act
WICD Clip from 12.8.2023
https://youtu.be/MwkqVs2E6w4?si=a0Hq8byosoHSUdyQ
2/28/23 - The Center Square: “Engineer group advocating against reducing Illinois' highest regional gas tax”
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_ebea5a36-b6f2-11ed-b197-773fda034f63.html
2/27/23 - WTAX News Radio Online: “Help wanted: Engineers”
https://wtax.com/news/101101-help-wanted-engineers/
2/23 - Capitol Wolf Online: “Help wanted: Engineers”
https://capitolwolf.com/news/101101-help-wanted-engineers/
2/23 - My Rewind 93.5 Online: “Help wanted: Engineers”
https://myrewind935.com/news/101101-help-wanted-engineers/
10/27/22 - 2022 QUALIFICATIONS-BASED SELECTION AWARD
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ybn6s-12fafc3
4/21/21 - Deteriorating Illinois Infrastructure
Belleville News Democrat Letter to the Editor by Linda Moen
4/14/21 - Engineers warn against picking lowest bidder for infrastructure jobs
WCIA Interview 4/13/21
4/12/21 - Illinois Engineers Warn Legislation Could Risk Public Safety
QBS Press Release 4/13/21
11/15/21 - BIDEN SIGNS INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL
Biden Signs $1T Infrastructure Deal with Bipartisan Crowd | Chicago News | WTTW
11/15/21 - INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL INCLUDES $17 BILLION FOR ILLINOIS
Infrastructure deal includes $17 billion for Illinois (copy) (copy) | | pantagraph.com
11/16/21 - INFRASTRUCTURE BILL COULD KICK-START RED LINE EXTENTION, LEAD PIPE REPLACEMENT, LAWMAKERS SAY
Infrastructure bill could kick-start Red Line extension, lead pipe replacement, lawmakers say - The Daily Line