Yep, thats what this is

Yeah, I dunno why OP put quotes on it.

My guess is OP is being sarcastic because progress to many people means more highways & cars. More construction and development.

I wish we had more of this kind of progress near me (Colorado USA).

Been in Colorado for the past week or so. You guys are a lot further ahead than Illinois is. Lots more bike paths and lanes, better traffic control that doesn’t result in stop and go movement, overall a lot more green space in your shopping centers and in human spaces, also lots more asking areas.

Don’t beat up your state too much, it’s fantastic compared to mine. :'c

I’m from So. IL originally and been to CO 4 times. Colorado is so much better in my opinion. People biking and jogging everywhere, everyone I met was really nice, like went out of their way to help my friends and I nice. Obviously that’s not everyone there, but it was the experience I had. Overall, it’s probably my favorite of the states I’ve been to and hope to go back, maybe permanently, someday.