Quinn Announces $856,000 for Southern IL Projects

Governor Pat Quinn announced Thursday capital investments of more than $865,000 for southern Illinois construction projects.

The projects in Massac, Pulaski and Williamson Counties, which will be managed by the Illinois Capital Development Board, are part of the Illinois Jobs Now! construction program.

Here is a list of projects by county:


Massac County

The sewage and electrical systems at the Fort Massac Rest Area along Interstate 24 will be upgraded for $243,000 by Amrent Contracting, Inc. of Chester, the lowest of three bidders.

Pulaski County

Restrooms in buildings H and I at Shawnee Community College in Ullin will be renovated for $149,960 by Fager-McGee Commercial Construction of Murphysboro.  

Williamson County

The second floor of the Community Health Education Center at John A. Logan College in Carterville will be renovated. The general construction work will be done by Fager-McGee Commercial Construction of Murphysboro, the lowest of three bidders at $207,815. The ventilation work will be done for $166,600 by Southern Illinois Piping Contractors, Inc. of Carbondale, the lowest of three bidders. And Keith Martin, Inc. of Johnston City, the lowest of three bidders, will perform the electrical work for $98,400.


The $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program, which will support more than 439,000 jobs over six years is the largest construction program in Illinois history, and is one of the largest construction programs in the nation.

“These investments will help maintain Illinois’ infrastructure, create jobs and boost the local economy,” Quinn said.