Board approves Benton Square Reconstruction/ADA agreement after 5–3 vote

Mar 16, 2026

Franklin County approved an agreement with IDOT for Benton Square Reconstruction/ADA and appropriated federal match funds; the agreement drew dissent from three board members who warned of disruption and potential problems during construction.

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Franklin County commissioners approved an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Benton Square Reconstruction and ADA improvements and later passed a resolution appropriating federal aid match funds for the project.

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