Anyone ever know what happened with this? Did they ever start fundraising or looking for private funding?

Yes I am happy to see this is going forward I just didn't expect it to come at a fairly major expense of another project especially after removing staff offices, removing an entire theater and downsizing the main theater by  40%. I did see mention that this will consolidate the arts major classes in...

That may be true, only thing I know is the Science Building had been turned in to CDB for funding and funds had supposedly been allocated but not release which could take years to release and last I heard PH3 of quad cities was in design phase. I would be much happier to hear that they found way to ...

I have mixed feelings after hearing the press release as they released info on how they made up for the extra 20 million in construction cost by stating they pulled the money from a requested future projects funding which is likely the Science center. I find that the performing arts center will be g...

Pretty sure those are same boxes from old video board, they were in a video from when they upgraded Hanson field video board. 

Also, worth noting that it appears they didn't accept any of the alternate prices provided not sure what those were for though typically its for additional work or an upgraded product. I am sure that's because the main price was over budget. 

Not sure if it was added late or how I missed, but the PAC has officially made it on contract list of CDB.
 https://www2.illinois.gov/cdb/procureme ... wards.aspx

That basically means full speed ahead now that a contract is in place with contractor. 

Haven't heard any more about the PAC, Governor or the big news anyone have updates?

I have been keeping my eye on this and haven't seen anything definitive on it yet, I did hear a rumor late last week that it was going to be a go, but just a rumor so far not sure it has any merit. I did see the 10 million dollar chilled water project was awarded so any time you see a 10 million inv...

If I had to guess I think it will get awarded. Most projects are over budget right now and with 2 other bidders my guess is it will get approved. CDB projects can move quite slow so may be month or more before we know.