County Highway Department Secures Funding for Hogue Town Project, Completes Building Upgrades
Clark County Board Regular Meeting | November 2025
Article Summary: County Engineer Dallas Richardson reported on the approval of state funding for road work, the completion of a new facility, and ongoing maintenance efforts.
Highway Department Key Points:
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Project Funding: The state approved $561,000 for the Hogue Town Project.
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Facility Update: Construction on the new highway building is complete.
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Safety Record: A recent Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) inspection resulted in zero violations.
The Clark County Board on Friday, November 21, 2025, received a progress report from Highway Engineer Dallas Richardson regarding infrastructure projects and facility improvements.
Richardson announced that the Hogue Town Project (Sec 13-00272-00-RS) received approval for $561,000 in extra funding from the State. A joint agreement has been completed, and public notice was advertised. The plans are currently under review by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), with work scheduled to begin this summer.
Regarding department facilities, Richardson reported that construction on the new building is complete. The department’s next step is to update the exterior of the old building to coordinate with the new structure.
Richardson also noted that the department has produced 150,000 gallons of blacktop and that the second round of mowing is nearly finished. Additionally, the department underwent a full-day inspection by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), which resulted in zero violations. Richardson concluded by informing the board he is working with County Run Solar regarding road damage.
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