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III FFC News Brief Email from Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting The Clean and Reliable Grid Act, IPA Elective Pay Webinar, and more!   Raising standards of responsibility in the construction indust

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The Joliet Technology Center will bring $20 billion in investment, thousands of construction jobs, and long-term economic growth to the region.
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Trump cuts could shrink Illinois economy by $10B: report Article Summary A report by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute found federal budget cuts could reduce economic activity in Illinois

NEW ILEPI STUDY: Federal cuts and cancellations under the Trump administration are projected to cost Illinois $8 billion annually in lost revenue, shrink the economy by $10 billion per year, and cost the state 86,000 jobs.
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Check out our latest edition of The Monitor! This edition highlights the need for all sources of energy as data centers grow, the importance of hiring a local construction workforce, and spotlights an III FFC Board Member who recently retired.
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Navigating the northbound I-294 to westbound I-290 interchange takes about 10 minutes now; the upgrade should reduce that to 3 minutes.
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IIIFFC's DEIA Outreach Associate, Tamara McCollough, will be on a panel on Empowering Women Veterans in the Union Trades this Saturday (9/20) at McCormick Place!

TOMORROW! You can still register for our free Public Construction Seminar that is taking place from 9:00am-3:00pm at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center in Downers Grove! Register now and check out the agenda on our website: www.iiiffc.org/events

III FFC Free Public Construction Summit Learn More and Register Today!

NEXT WEEK: Join us from 9:00am-3:00pm at our FREE Public Construction Seminar on Tuesday, September 16 at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center in Downers Grove!

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Join us in ONE WEEK in Downers Grove for a great seminar on all things public construction! Register now: www.iiiffc.org/events

III FFC News Brief Email from Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting Public Construction Seminar & RLE Project Opportunity for Contractors   Raising standards of responsibility in the construction indus

Check out our latest e-newsletter! Join us on Tuesday, September 16 at our Public Construction Seminar in Downers Grove, IL and learn more about upcoming contractor opportunities for the Red Line Extension Project!

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Illinois pre-apprenticeship programs boost women and minorities in construction, study finds It's significant as the state’s construction industry struggles to fill jobs and gears up for more expansion under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which sets a goal to fuel Illinois entirely by cl...

A new study by @ilepi.bsky.social shows IL's pre-apprenticeship programs are transforming construction:
✔ Female apprentices up 202%
✔ Black apprentices up 95%
✔ 900% ROI over 10 years

These programs are building careers, equity, and a stronger workforce.
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NEXT MONTH: Join us on Tuesday, September 16 at our FREE Public Construction Seminar! More details on our website at www.iiiffc.org/events

Trump's Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces The U.S. Department of Labor is aiming to rewrite or repeal more than 60 “obsolete” workplace regulations adopted under previous presidential administrations.

“People are at very great risk of dying on the job already,” Rebecca Reindel, the AFL-CIO union’s occupational safety and health director, said. “This is something that is only going to make the problem worse.”
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YouTube video by Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting Benefits of Hiring a Local Workforce Webinar 7.10.25

ICYMI: Our webinar with the Illinois Economic Policy Institute on the Benefits of Hiring a Local Workforce is now available to watch! Catch the full recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-aD...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: NSC/AIHA Heat Stress Prevention Webinar Series: Understanding the Risks and Practical Strategies for Heat Stress Mitigation. After registering, you will rec... Join the National Safety Council and the American Industrial Hygiene Association for the first in our three-part Heat Stress Prevention Webinar Series, designed to help safety professionals protect wo...

CONSTRUCTION WORKERS IN THE HEAT: Don’t miss this FREE 3-part webinar series on protecting workers in high-heat! The series starts July 10 @ 12PM CT and covers heat stress basics, tech tools, & real-world solutions.

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Schererville latest to pass 'responsible business practices' ordinance The new policy is modeled on a "responsible bidding practices" ordinance already on the books in Schererville.

On Wednesday, Schererville adopted a new policy requiring construction firms seeking public incentives to meet responsible bidding and apprenticeship standards, supporting regional efforts for transparency and workforce development.

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We're hiring! We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to keep our office operations organized, efficient, and running smoothly. Apply now! www.indeed.com/job/administ...

Illinois Lawmakers Unveil New Funding Sources for Chicagoland Transit, Aiming to Stave Off Disastrous Fiscal Cliff The measure, filed late Wednesday night, features a new menu of revenue sources to help keep Chicago-area buses and trains running. Lawmakers believe the measure will be enough to address the anticipa...

Transit needs a dedicated revenue stream. "This proposal is inequitable as suburban drivers would effectively subsidize urban transit systems … This critique of utilizing tollway funds for transit can be summarized as robbing Peter to pay Paul." -IIIFFC's Marc Poulos.

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Gov. Pritzker, IDOT Award $139.2 Million To Enhance Local Transportation Options Statewide SPRINGFIELD Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that $139.2 million has been awarded through the Illinois Transportation

Gov. Pritzker and IDOT awarded $139.2 million to improve local transportation across Illinois—funding bike paths, sidewalks, and other community projects through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program. www.riverbender.com/news/details...

Congratulations to Lyntrell Young, Cesar Ruiz, Jersey McKinney, Zion Thomas, and Ashiya Davis on completing the Hope Academy/Union Trades/Untapped Potential program! The future of the trades is bright!

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CALLING SBE CONTRACTORS: CTA and CPS Chicago Parking, LLC (DBA SP+) are inviting qualified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) to submit proposals for asphalt and/or concrete repair and restoration services. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Spotlight on transit: The future of public transit in Illinois On this special edition of Worker Wednesday, Ed Maher, Associate Executive Director of the National Coalition of Labor and co-host of The Workers’ Mic here on 720 WGN, joins Jon Hansen on…

LISTEN NOW: IIIFFC Exec. Director Marc Poulos joins 720 WGN to spotlight the future of public transit. He urges investment in our world-class system to improve safety, efficiency, & the rider experience. #PublicTransit #UnitedWeMove
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The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has resolved several unpaid wage complaints from public construction workers and is distributing over $483,000 in recovered wages to those affected. www.illinois.gov/news/press-r...

New program opens in Will County to boost construction jobs Applications now being accepte for new nine-week apprenticeship program designed to strengthen the local construction workforce pipeline in Will County.

Illinois is launching a new construction workforce initiative in Will County. HIRE360, in partnership with the Will County Executive Office, opened the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program on Monday.
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Join us on Monday, May 12, for a special live broadcast of The Workers’ Mic on WGN Radio as we shine a light on the future of public transportation.

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Peoples Gas removes 164-year-old pipe under Chicago's Wabash Avenue The 2,000-pound pipe has been in use since 1861 — the year Abraham Lincoln took office as president and the Civil War started.

A step toward a safer, more reliable, and resilient energy future for every Chicagoan.
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UPCOMING EVENT: Join Peoples Gas on Monday, 4/28 as they celebrate a historic milestone in the modernization of Chicago’s gas infrastructure—the retirement of a pipe that has been in service since 1861. This event marks a major step toward a safer, more reliable energy future for Chicago.

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