Illinois prepares wish list for federal funding

Wednesday, November 14, 2001

WASHINGTON -- If Congress approves a broad economic stimulus package that includes money for infrastructure needs, Illinois is prepared to move quickly to spend as much as $1 billion on road, bridge and other projects that might be funded with the new federal dollars.

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