Politics & Government

Romeoville, Peacock Engineering Earn Top Economic Award

by Erin Gallagher

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce awarded Peacock Engineering and the Village of Romeoville the 2014 Edie Award for economic development.

"The Illinois Chamber and Illinois Development Council give the ComEd-sponsored 'Edie Awards' to honor those who imagine, invest, build and bring jobs, growth and prosperity to Illinois communities," according to the Illinois Chamber of Commerce website.

The award recognizes economic development projects, and is give to the company and the municipality. Six awards were given this year.

"The award recognizes significant economic development projects that included the Peacock Engineering expansion at 1001 Crossroads Parkway in Romeoville," according to a village press release.

The other communties include Countryside, Decatur, Lisle, Kankakee, and Mount Prospect.


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