Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that Galena Road through Peoria Heights from the McClugage Bridge to Gardner Lane will be receiving $68.5 million for widening and other improvements. The funds come courtesy of the $45 billion landmark capital bill, "Rebuild Illinois." Peoria Heights Mayor Mike Phelan spoke with the governor and area legislators at his news conference. Reconstruction of Route 29 through the village has been a local priority for years.
