Trump Blocks Chicago Funding as Illinois Moves Forward with $50.6B Infrastructure Plan

Trump blocks Chicago funding as Illinois moves forward with $50.6B infrastructure plan

The White House froze $2.1 billion in funding for a transit rail line and a viaduct project in the city as federal and local officials battle over diversity and inclusion.

Trump administration targets urban infrastructure projects, citing ‘race-based contracting’

The federal government plans to withhold $2.1 billion in congressionally authorized funds for a rail project in Chicago over allegations of “race-based contracting,” Donald Trump’s Department of Transportation announced Friday.

Trump Pauses $2.1B for Chicago’s Red Line Extension and Other Infrastructure Projects, Citing ‘Race-Based Contracting’ – WTTW (Chicago)

“Illinois, like New York, is well known to promote race- and sex-based contracting and other racial preferences as a public policy,” according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Transportation. “These critical reviews are intended to ensure no additional federal dollars go towards discriminatory, illegal and wasteful contracting practices. The American people don’t care what race or gender construction workers, pipefitters, or electricia…

Illinois plans $50.6B for infrastructure, Trump blocks Chicago money

The six-year program allocates billions for roads, bridges and transit, but the White House froze $2.1 billion for the Windy City in a fight over diversity and inclusion.