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Illinois Supreme Court history: Internal improvements

The 1837 Internal Improvements Act was one of the most ambitious infrastructure laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly. Unfortunately, a nationwide economic depression shortly thereafter prevented many of the planned canals and railroads from being built. The infrastructure bill cost $10 million and was financed with state bonds. It should be noted that state revenues at this time totaled only $57,000.

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