Many construction projects going on in the region

Southern Illinois residents see it everywhere.

In several counties, construction is happening and has been going on for some time.

Some of these projects will be finished next summer, while others extend to 2017.

Projects include expansion of Southern Illinois Healthcare, to Carbondales first swimming pool in years, as well as several road construction projects.

SIH is one of Southern Illinois biggest employers. It has multiple projects in progress.

The construction aspect of the $25 million, 43,500-square-foot Cancer Center is almost completed, said System Director of the Cancer Center Jennifer Badiu.

We are putting all the finishing touches on it right now, she said. It is really coming together and we are ready to show off all the hard work from the people in the community."

McCarthy Construction from St. Louis is the general contractor, but Badiu said the majority of the work was local.

More than 50 percent of the construction costs went to businesses within 25 miles, she said. Only 2 or 3 percent went out of state.

She said there will be an open house in February and the center will begin seeing patients March 2.

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Many construction projects going on in the region