Kankakee receives $990,000 grant for Kankakee River park work
The City of Kankakee received a $990,000 OSLAD grant for continued development and beautification of the Kankakee River.
Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation
Roads, transit, utilities, broadband, housing, construction, zoning, public works, ports, rail, and capital projects.
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Mt Pocono selected for WalkWorks grant to improve walking and biking network
Mt Pocono is one of 11 communities awarded a WalkWorks grant aimed at improving walking and bicycling networks, with a borough council work session scheduled for Aug. 18.
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Charleston’s 2026 public-safety and road program advances with $20 million center and $5 million repair plan
Charleston’s 2026 plans include a $20 million Public Safety Center, $5 million in fire-station renovations and an expanded $5 million road-repair program, while development hearings remain scheduled through October.
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Lake Butler residents faced boil-water notice after July water-main break
A July 16 water-main break placed Lake Butler residents and businesses under a boil-water notice, but the available report does not establish when the notice ended.
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$7 Million US-31/I-96 Bridge Project Continues Through Mid-November in Norton Shores
MDOT’s bridge and interchange project in Norton Shores includes deck and substructure work, resurfacing and new railings, with lane and intermittent ramp closures expected through mid-November.
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ALDOT study examines possible two-mile State Route 35 realignment in Fort Payne
ALDOT and the Federal Highway Administration are studying a possible realignment of State Route 35 in Fort Payne, with public comments due June 12, 2026.
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Macomb Township announces July start for 24 Mile and Broughton Road roundabout project
Macomb Township announced that work would begin in July 2026 on a new roundabout and related infrastructure at 24 Mile Road and Broughton Road as part of its Town Center development.
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Hermiston prepares 2026 traffic closures for Geer, Harper and 1st Place realignment project
Hermiston has awarded Silver Creek Contracting the Geer/Harper/1st realignment project, with temporary through-traffic closures on 1st Place expected during summer and fall 2026.
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Libertyville housing plan moves into implementation as development reviews continue
The Libertyville Village Board adopted an Attainable Housing Plan on June 10 and submitted it to Illinois while several local development proposals remain under review.
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Marlow seeks bids for 2026 city roof-replacement project
The City of Marlow has issued a request for quotes for its 2026 CH roof project, with a bid-related date set for July 8, 2026, at 10 a.m.
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Horry County stormwater project brings closure to Conway-area road
A portion of Hemingway Chapel Road in the Conway area was scheduled to close for a county stormwater project funded through a nearly $5.5 million state grant package.
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Addison seeks contractor for cured-in-place sewer pipe project
The Village of Addison issued bid documents for a cured-in-place pipe project, with bids scheduled to open July 20, 2026. The contract still requires Village Board approval before it can take effect.
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857-Unit Lumberton Housing Plan Draws Public Pushback as Review Continues
D.R. Horton’s proposed 857-unit development on about 411 acres remains under land-development review after a May 21 community presentation drew resident concerns.
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Brookline design panel scheduled to review 12-story Claremont proposal on Brookline Avenue
Brookline’s Planning Board Design Advisory Team was scheduled to hear the Claremont proposal for the first time on July 21, 2026. The plan calls for 154 micro-dwelling apartments and a public passage.
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Peru public-works record posted as Miami County continues push to reopen Deniston Bridge #63
The City of Peru has posted its Aug. 4 Board of Works meeting record and video while Miami County continues to display an alert calling for the reopening of Deniston Bridge #63.
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M-28 Reconstruction Through Ontonagon Area Set for 2026
MDOT awarded an $8.808 million contract to resurface and repair 21.45 miles of M-28 from the Houghton/Ontonagon county line to Leo South Road. The work will bring drainage and safety improvements but also active work zones, traffic controls and changing access.
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WIS 161 Resurfacing and ADA Work Underway in Iola, With Local Access Maintained
WisDOT is resurfacing 10.3 miles of WIS 161 and rebuilding pedestrian curb ramps in Iola during the 2026 construction season. Separate village chip-sealing work affects two local street segments.
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North Oaks’ 2026 street project begins on four roads
North Oaks’ 2026 road-improvement project includes mill-and-overlay work and culvert replacements on four road segments, with temporary traffic controls and short detours expected as crews move through the city.
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Glendale weighs shared public-works and salt-storage projects with Shorewood and Whitefish Bay
Shorewood is exploring a future public-works facility on Glendale-owned Hubbard Street parcels, while three municipalities are considering shared road-salt storage at Glendale’s public-works yard.
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Myrtle Beach considers Ocean Boulevard limits on new large drinking establishments
The Myrtle Beach Planning Commission scheduled an August 4 public hearing on a proposed Ocean Boulevard overlay that would restrict new drinking establishments with occupancy above 150 people while allowing eligible existing venues to remain nonconforming.
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San Diego County approves $4.74 million in Fallbrook traffic and stormwater work
The Board of Supervisors approved a Fallbrook infrastructure package that includes new traffic signals and stormwater filtration work, with construction expected to begin in fall 2026.
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York Village Revitalization Project Moves Into Its 2026 Construction Season
York’s downtown revitalization project has entered its planned 2026 construction phase, bringing intersection, roadway, sidewalk, parking, bicycle, lighting and drainage work to York Village.