Second session for Mental Health ‘Lunch & Learn’ Speaker Series now taking registrations
Each session in the series highlights a different topic and is free to the general public Intellectual and biological appetites will be satisfied thanks to what the Psychological Services Department at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center will be serving throughout its Mental Health “Lunch & Learn” Speaker Series. Registrations are now being accepted for the…
Read MoreCollinsville man imprisoned 46 months for pipe bomb
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A Collinsville man will spend almost four years in federal prison for making pipe bombs. Jeremy Barr, 49, was indicted in March 2024 by a grand jury sitting in East St. Louis of possessing a destructive device and pled guilty to that offense on May 1, 2025. Barr, who has…
Read MoreI-55/70 lane closures in St. Clair County start Sept. 15
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that maintenance on westbound Interstate 55/70 between Illinois 203 and Exchange Avenue in St. Clair County will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, at 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15. Two lanes will be closed to perform necessary bridge maintenance. All lanes are expected to reopen by 6 a.m.…
Read MoreUnion workers vote no to contract offered by Boeing Defense, strike continues
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] Just two days after reaching a tentative deal, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) have rejected Boeing Defense’s latest contract offer, according to a report from Reuters issued late Friday afternoon, Sept. 12. Reuters had previously reported on Wednesday, Sept. 10, that a…
Read More25th Southern Illinois Construction Industry Career Expo set for Sept. 23-25
High school students from 11 southern Illinois counties to explore “earn while you learn” construction careers High school students from Johnson, Jefferson, Union, Hamilton, White, Saline, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, Franklin and Washington Counties will have the opportunity for a hands-on learning experience in the construction trades during the 25th Annual Southern Illinois Construction Industry Career…
Read MoreKorte & Luitjohan Contractors Inc. adds two to team
Korte & Luitjohan Contractors Inc. (K&L) recently welcomed two members to its team. Matt O’Neil is K&L’s newest project manager. O’Neil earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering at St. Louis University and is a veteran of the U.S. Army, 46th Engineers Combat Battalion Division. His previous project manager/project engineer experience includes Altman Charter Company, Midwest…
Read MoreNew property exemption for WWII veterans, surviving spouses
Madison County Treasurer Mike Babcock wants to inform the public of an exemption that became effective in tax year 2024 for WWII Veterans and certain surviving spouses. In a continued effort to honor the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans, Madison County has announced a new property tax exemption exclusively for veterans of World War II…
Read More[Op-Ed] U.S. Senate candidate sounds alarm about health insurance increases for Illinoisans
U.S. Senate Candidate Dr. Pamela Denise Long submitted the following commentary recently, in her words, “to sound the alarm about a maximum 62 percent to 75 percent increase in health insurance costs for Illinoisans as elected officials fail to act before open enrollment.” Dr. Long further noted that one of her first legislative priorities will…
Read MoreNew online portal for charitable organizations launched; announced by AG Raoul
Attorney General Kwame Raoul recently announced a new online portal and updated database created to help charitable organizations more easily comply with state law and to improve potential donors’ access to information about charitable organization before making donations. The new system will allow charitable organizations to fill out and submit required forms to the Attorney…
Read MorePromotions announced at Holland Construction Services Inc.
Holland Construction Services Inc. recently announced the promotions of three of its team: Nathan Munie has been promoted to Preconstruction project director, Greg Goette to project executive, and Ryan Castello to IT director. In his role, Munie oversees all preconstruction efforts, including budgeting, estimating, trade partner relationships, and design-build strategy for Holland’s growing portfolio…
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