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McHenry council approves IGAs for Route 31 widening, staff says city has $6.5 million set aside

5764908 · August 19, 2025
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The McHenry City Council voted to execute intergovernmental agreements for the Route 31 widening project and set aside about $6.5 million toward the city’s share; staff said an estimate puts the project around $7.3 million but final costs await IDOT bids.

The McHenry City Council voted Monday to execute intergovernmental agreements and related funding resolutions for the Route 31 widening project, authorizing city staff to sign agreements tied to Illinois Department of Transportation contracts 62K69 and 60E2U72. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with all members present voting yes.

City staff told council the city has earmarked about $6.5 million toward the project but that the final cost will not be known until IDOT solicits bids and unit prices are available. “We did set aside as of right now approximately 6 and a half million dollars towards funding the IDOT 31 project,” a staff member said, adding that the city’s current funds…

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