Rauner’s order puts Illiana tollway on hold

A planned 47-mile expressway between Illinois and Indiana is on hold after new Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an executive order aimed at addressing the state’s deep budget problems.

In his first act after taking office Monday, the Republican suspended planning and development of any major interstate construction projects pending a “careful review” of costs and benefits…Please click here to read Sara Burnett’s story in the Southtown Star.