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Illinois Prevailing Wage Act Delayed
Illinois Prevailing Wage Act Delayed June 5, 2026 BURR RIDGE – Illinois lawmakers approved HB 1437, a legislative cleanup measure that includes a one-year delay in implementing recent changes to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. The bill pushes the effective date of a requirement that Apprentices on public works projects receive journeyworker-level fringe benefits to
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Infrastructure Week Focuses On Progress Across Northern Illinois
Infrastructure Week Focuses on Progress across Northern Illinois May 18, 2026 BURR RIDGE – Infrastructure Week 2026 is here — and CISCO is proud to celebrate the skilled Union workforce and signatory contractors building the infrastructure that keeps Northern Illinois moving forward. From roads and bridges to transit systems, schools, energy facilities, and community development
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CISCO Celebrates Industry Excellence, Scholarship Recipients and the Legacy of May Day at 2026 Annual Luncheon
CISCO Celebrates Industry Excellence, Scholarship Recipients and the Legacy of May Day at 2026 Annual Luncheon May 6, 2026 BURR RIDGE – CISCO brought together Union leaders, contractors, public officials, educators and industry partners May 1 for its 2026 Annual Luncheon — an event celebrating the future of the Union construction industry while honoring the
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Meet CISCO’s 2026 Scholarship Winners
Meet CISCO’s 2026 Scholarship Winners April 14, 2026 BURR RIDGE – CISCO is honored to announce the recipients of its 2065 Scholarships. These young women will be formally recognized at CISCO’s Annual Luncheon, Friday, May 1, 2026, at Harry Caray’s, inside the Westin, Lombard. CISCO scholarship recipients include: Samantha Sieverding, Karolina Kyrych, Addison Webb, Sydney
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Chicago Fire Stadium Project Opens Doors For Subcontractors, Showcases Industry Collaboration
Chicago Fire stadium project opens doors for subcontractors, showcases industry collaboration April 13, 2026 BURR RIDGE – At an April 8 Chicago Building Congress luncheon, leaders behind the highly anticipated Chicago Fire FC stadium project pulled back the curtain on one of the city’s most significant developments — and made one thing clear: Opportunity is
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CISCO Seeks New Executive Director
CISCO Seeks New Executive Director April 9, 2026 BURR RIDGE – CISCO is searching for its next leader! As current Executive Director Dan Allen prepares for retirement after years of dedicated service, CISCO is seeking a qualified, visionary professional to guide the future of Union construction in the Chicagoland area. This high-profile leadership role offers