Tony Penn and Dustin Ramage
MAY 05, 2026

In East St. Louis, a massive hole opened on Interstate 64, sending drivers swerving to avoid harm. In Quincy, a bridge was closed for a month following an expansion joint failure, forcing farmers and commuters to find another way to safely cross the Mississippi River. In Peoria, a busy road is crumbling, while outdated intersections lead to regular crashes. And in Springfield, a long-delayed highway widening project causes long delays and dangerous congestion. 

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Sustained Infrastructure Funding Needed to Renew Illinois Roads

In East St. Louis, a massive hole opened on Interstate 64, sending drivers swerving to avoid harm...