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To: Ish who wrote (18317)	3/4/1999 12:32:00 PM
From: DScottD	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71178

I believe only the stretch of 39 south of the Illinois River was non-union. My dad operated a road grader for 30+ years and he did a lot of work on the northern part of 39 (between Rockford and Mendota). He was a member of the Operating Engineers local 150. His company had a big chunk of the contract for that part of the highway. You're right about the non-union stretch getting done quicker. If I recall correctly, it took about 6 years to complete construction between Rockford and the Illinois River and maybe 3 years to finish the job to Normal. Both stretches are about 60 miles. How many East-West interstates do they need out of Chicago anyway. Let's see. 90, 88 and 80, together with this new tollway to Peoria. I guess those Caterpillar executives need a quick way to get to their banks in Chicago and a new toll road would mean more equipment to sell... Wait. Too cynical. There is a desperate need for this road.