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City eyes Willowbrook and Gardner as priorities for new IDOT local projects funding
Summary
Staff urged the council to endorse a priority list for a new IDOT local‑project funding call due June 1, putting Willowbrook (State Line to Prairie Hill) first and Gardner (Highway 2 to South Park) second so the city can pursue engineering and construction funding opportunities.
City staff asked the council on May 19 to endorse a list of priority street projects for a newly announced IDOT local‑projects funding round with applications due June 1.
Brandon and other staff said the top candidate is Willowbrook Road from the state line to Prairie Hill because it would capture casino traffic and is likely to score well under the call for projects. The second priority is Gardner from Highway 2 to South Park, a corridor staff said…
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