Matt Ragsdale

Brother Johnson was recognized for his hard work and dedication helping area youth overcome barriers and establish solid careers.

Carpenters working for George Shaw Construction, McCown Gordon and PCI are setting concrete forms, wood blocking, installing weather protection, as well as, hanging metal studs and drywall.

According to the study, about 34% of construction worker families in Illinois are enrolled in at least one federal safety net program. The programs included in the study were Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, Temporary Aid for Needy Families, Earned Income Tax Credit and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.