Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker touted infrastructure improvements in the Metro East on Monday, saying projects will move forward despite the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Pritzker, along with several key partners and legislators, stood and sat outside Fairmont Village Hall in Fairmont to highlight the $44.8 billion Rebuild Illinois capital plan — the largest of its kind in the state.

The state hasn’t had a multiyear capital plan since 2009, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation , and this current one will improve infrastructure in all 102 counties, Pritzker said.

“It really is a proud moment to be here in Fairmont City and to celebrate unbelievably great progress for Illinois that we've made in rebuilding our infrastructure and creating real, sustainable economic

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