IL state rep asks tollway to explain error costing taxpayers $44.6 million

IL state rep asks tollway to explain error costing taxpayers $44.6 million – Center Square

State Rep. Tom Weber said the work agreement on the I-88, I-290 and I-294 interchange was given to a company from out of state, even though state law gives preference to Illinois companies bidding up to 4 percent higher. The tollway agency realized the error and switched to the Illinois company after work on the project began, resulting in higher labor expenses and legal costs, Weber said.

IL state rep asks tollway to explain error costing taxpayers $44.6 million

(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is being asked to explain a costly mistake to taxpayers.

Tollway Authority asked to explain error costing Illinois taxpayers $44.6 million

"When you add this mistake of awarding the wrong contractor the contract, pulling them off and putting someone else in, the total adds up to $44.6 million more than the initial contract." By Jim Talamonti .::. Illinois Reporter The Center Square SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is being asked to explain a costly mistake to taxpayers. State Rep. Tom Weber, R-Fox lake, said a report from The Daily Herald highlights how a co…