*Media Advisory*
Savoy, IDOT announce improvements for Prairie Fields path project
SAVOY – The Illinois Department of Transportation will be joined by the village of Savoy to highlight new funding for the next phase of the Prairie Fields path project. The award is one of several grants being announced, made possible through IDOT’s Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program to expand local travel options and enhance quality of life in communities statewide. The popular program is the largest ever due to Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program.
- WHO:
- Dee Shonkwiler, Village president pro tempore
- Joan Dykstra, Village trustee
- Heather Mangian, Village trustee
- Avoree Gore, IDOT Region 3 Engineer, Local Roads and Streets - WHAT: Media event to announce funding for next phase of Prairie Fields path, improved connections to existing transportation options for people who walk, bike and roll.
- WHEN: Wednesday, May 21 at 10 a.m.
- WHERE: Colbert Park, 203 E. Church St.
- Outdoor event
- Lot parking will be available
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Kimberly Hoskins
Communications Outreach Liaison – Region 3 (District 4, District 5), Illinois Department of Transportation
Paul Wappel
IDOT
