Chicago's NPR News Source
Chicago Pandemic Downtown Street

Downtown Chicago

Manuel Martinez

News

What infrastructure funds could do for roads, bridges and public transit in Illinois

By  Brenda Ruiz
   

Share

Illinois stands to get $17 billion in funds once President Biden signs the infrastructure bill that passed Congress Friday, and much of that money will go toward transportation projects.

Reset discusses how and when those dollars might affect current and future projects.

GUEST: Audrey Wennink, Director of Transportation at the Metropolitan Planning Council

Share
More From This Show
KAMALARALLY-110722-15.JPG
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 26, 2024: Illinois Dems endorse Kamala Harris, biggest quantum computer comes to Chicago, and more
Chicago braces for surge of migrants ahead of DNC, while United Center owners unveil multi-billion dollar development plans.
By Andrea Guthmann
 
Handwritten_20224-06-24_113706_3-2.jpg
Singer m.e.h.’s journey from national anthems in Maryland to Lollapalooza in Chicago
By Micah Yason
 
A plate of three different vegan cheeses made by Chef Kevin Schuder of Fancy Plants.
Grab a glass of wine and have a gouda time with these vegan cheeses
For all the dairy-free folks out there, here are some options for your wine-and-cheese night.
By Lynnea Domienik  and Ellie Gilbert-Bair
 
More Stories