SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) Documents show that about $3 million in repairs were
made to the Illinois Governor's Mansion last summer.
The State Journal-Register reportsthat documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act show the repairs included patching roof leaks that damaged walls and contributed to black mold.
An emergency generator was replaced and a valve was installed to prevent
recurring flooding.
About another $2.8 million of repairs are pending at the Capital Development
Board. Those include replacing an outdated elevator and repairing woodwork.
However, the newspaper reports that bids for those projects in February 2014
have expired.
The board said in a statement that Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and first lady
Diana Rauner plan a comprehensive restoration of the mansion, but no date has
been set for completion.
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$3M In Illinois Governor's Mansion Repairs Made
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