Even on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield the aging Lock and Dam system getting attention. The topic was addressed during State Fair Ag Day by two members of Illinois’ Congressional delegation. Democrat Cheri Bustos of Rock Island says investment is long overdue.
And Republican Rodney Davis of Taylorville is on board with significant federal dollars going to locks and dams and other infrastructure.
Both Davis and Bustos serve on the House Ag Committee.