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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


8/13/22 - EISENHOWER (I-290)

Chicago Sun-Times: “Fix the Eisenhower, America’s most congested road”

Fix the Eisenhower, America's most congested road


8/18/22 - DONATION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES

KHQA-TV (ABC) Online: “500 school supply kits go to elementary schools across Illinois”

500 School Supply Kits Go to Elementary Schools Across Illinois


8/19/22 - CHAMPION OF INFASTRUCTURE AWARD TO GOVERNOR JB PRITZKER

Capitol Fax: “ACEC Illinois honors Governor JB Pritzker with ‘Champion of Infrastructure’ Award”

ACEC Illinois honors Governor JB Pritzker with "Champion of Infrastructure Award"

Politico - Shia Kappos: Governor JB Pritzker to accept ACEC Illinois’ Champion of Infrastructure Award”

Governor JB Pritzker to accept ACEC Illinois' "Champion of Infastructure" Award

WREX Online: “Governor JB Pritzker receives award based on Illinois infrastructure plan”

Governor JB Pritzker Receives Award Based on Illinois Infrastructure Plan

The Daily Line: “Springfield announcements August 22, 2022”

Springfield Announcements, August 22, 2022

Sun Times News: “American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois honors Governor JB Pritzker with ‘Champion of Infrastructure’ award”

American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois Honors Governor JB Pritzker with "Champion of Infastructure" Award

 
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