Key road to be shut down in Alton next week
The Illinois Department of Transportation plans to shut down northbound lanes of Illinois Route 3 in Alton for most of next week. A complete closure of the northbound lanes between Illinois Route 40 and Broadway — a stretch known locally as the Homer Adams Parkway extension — will begin at 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov.…
Read MoreState Senate revives measure to allow limited sports betting on in-state colleges
Measure still needs approval from full Senate, House By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A state Senate committee revived a gambling bill Wednesday that would allow for limited betting on in-state college sports teams, sending it to the full Senate for consideration. A similar measure passed the House on the final day…
Read MoreSenate to take up Health Care Right of Conscience Act
Bill would take effect June 2022 if signed By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House passed a measure Wednesday night that would give employers greater authority to enforce COVID-19 vaccine or testing requirements. The final vote came after 10 p.m. Wednesday, passing on a 64-52 roll call with two present…
Read MoreWater company building $8 million operations facility in Jerseyville
Illinois American Water will invest approximately $8 million in a new operations and distribution facility in Jerseyville. Construction on the new facility, which will be located at 501 Mound St. in Jerseyville, is scheduled to kick off this fall. A spokeswoman said the land is vacant, but there are some existing concrete structures, possibly parking…
Read More3rd Circuit associate judgeship comes open, replacement sought
Associate Judge Clarence Harrison II is stepping down from the bench in Madison County, and a replacement is being sought. William Mudge, chief judge of the 3rd Judicial Circuit announced Wednesday that Harrison is resigning his post effective Dec. 10. Attorneys who are licensed to practice in Illinois and live in the circuit may apply…
Read MoreU.S., local leaders discuss Southwestern Illinois ag-industry infrastructure needs
The interconnectivity of different transportation modes and need for reliability in both transportation and broadband infrastructure emerged as key ingredients for continued competitiveness of the U.S. agriculture industry during a virtual webinar this month hosted by the St. Louis AgriBusiness Club. The event provided a unique opportunity for dozens of congressional staffers to hear directly…
Read MoreState-of-the-art robot arm donation benefits SIUE mechatronics and engineering program
A new, state-of-the-art, industry-grade robotic arm donated by H-J Family of Companies will advance hands-on learning, teaching and research in the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering as it develops future industry-leading automation experts. “The School of Engineering is grateful for the brand-new robot gift from H-J Family of Companies,” said SOE Dean Cem…
Read MoreMerged union branches now part of new Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council
Two giant labor organizations in the Midwest have officially been renamed following their merger. The combination of the Chicago and St. Louis-Kansas City branches of the Carpenters Union is now known as the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council. “Our new name now reflects the vast territory we represent in 325 counties across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and…
Read MoreHighland man charged in killing of Pontoon Beach police officer
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced today that Scott Hyden, 31, of Highland, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at a peace office, one count of unlawful possession of weapons by a felon, one count of unlawful possession of a stolen firearm, and…
Read MoreMetro East real estate broker attains SIOR Designation
Broker Associate James Leopold with BARBERMURPHY is the youngest commercial real estate professional in Illinois and Missouri to achieve the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors designation, the firm said. He is also the third-youngest broker nationwide to earn this designation, the firm noted. SIOR is a national organization offering the professional accreditation to commercial…
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