The $1.5 million dollar grant that the city of Taylorville received to redo East Main Cross, according to Mayor Bruce Barry, will have a huge domino effect that will help the entire city. 

Mayor Barry worked hand in hand with State Senator Andy Manar and Governor JB Pritzker after the Tornado to get the city of Taylorville the assistance that was desperately needed. 

The East Main Cross project was supposed to happen over the summer, according to Mayor Barry, but after Governor Pritzker announced the Fast Track Grant Program the city decided to apply for the grant and hold off until a final decision was made. 

The city has 90 days to start the East Main Cross project, but most of the work won’t be done until next spring, according to Mayor Barry.  

Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry was a guest on the NEWSTALK WTIM Morning Show.