Quinn launches initiative aimed at improving job market through education
BLOOMINGTON — Helping Illinois residents get jobs through better education in science, technology, engineering and math is the goal of the Illinois Pathways Initiative, a new partnership rolled out Thursday with the help of Gov. Pat Quinn and Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon.
City street sweepers win bid to keep jobs
SAN DIEGO -- Employees of the city of San Diego's Street Sweeping Department submitted the winning proposal in competitive bidding against three private companies to perform the function in the future, Mayor Jerry Sanders announced Wednesday.
U.S. should focus on new jobs, not getting the old ones back
The U.S. needs all the jobs it can get, and we’re all for employers bringing factory work back here from China and other foreign locales. We support American manufacturing – period.
Proposed Exit 12 on I-81 could cost $26M
The state and federal highway transportation departments have approved the location for Interstate 81 Exit 12.
House Republicans want $260 billion for infrastructure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Republicans will propose legislation on Tuesday calling for $260 billion in spending on transportation infrastructure for up to five years, an election-year proposal touted as a job creator in a tough economy. Transportation Committee Chairman John Mica was due to formally introduce the measure and unveil details for funding road, bridge, and rail improvements at a ...
Aim To Make Treks To School Safer
A project to install sidewalks along Schoenbeck Road in Prospect Hts., where most of the city's schools are located, has entered its engineering phase with an estimated completion date of summer 2012.
City gets $88 million for completion of Crosstown expressway
City of Charleston officials say they have acquired $88 million in grants for the completion of the Crosstown expressway. Construction crews started the project in December on the Septima Clark Parkway in downtown Charleston.
SolarReserve Reaches Major Construction Milestone in Completing Tower for World's Largest Molten Salt Solar Tower Plant
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarReserve , a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, today announced completion of the 540-foot solar power tower for its 110 megawatt ...
Transportation projects are priority for Gov. Dayton
The governor's wish list for transportation in the legislative session includes money for a third light rail line, bridge repair, and transit in greater Minnesota. But Republican transportation leaders have different priorities.
Engineering career fair attracts students
The 15 th annual Engineering Career Fair took place Thursday at the McKimmon Center. Hosted by the College of Engineering and the Engineers' Council, 200 companies and government agencies attended the fair yesterday, along with almost 3,000 people including students, alumni and the general public.