IDOT: Cook Street partial closure in Godfrey through end of June
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the closure of Cook Street between Greenwood Lane and the midpoint of the main entrance to the Evangelical United Church of Christ beginning today, Tuesday, May 26, weather permitting, for road reconstruction. During the closure, access to the Evangelical United Church of Christ will be maintained from Pierce…
Read MoreProtecting the company while supporting employees: Smarter approach to retirement plans
By ANA AKE, vice president Retirement client advisor, UMB Bank For many business owners, offering a 401(k) or 403(b) plan is part of the benefits package—a necessary tool to attract and retain talent. What often gets overlooked is that sponsoring a retirement plan comes with significant fiduciary and regulatory responsibility. In today’s environment, that responsibility…
Read MoreContractor selected for MoDOT ‘Improve I-70: Truck Parking’ project
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) recently announced its selection of the KCI Construction Team as the apparent best-value proposer and Design-Build contractor for Improve I-70: Truck Parking, included in MoDOT’s Improve I-70 Program. The team consists of contractor KCI with designer Bartlett & West. This project will improve I-70 truck parking locations in…
Read MoreElectrek solar car events named as official Route 66 Centennial Project
The Innovators Educational Foundation’s 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) has been officially designated a Route 66 Centennial Project. The 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and the Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) will bring together collegiate teams from across the United States and around the world to design, build, and compete with their…
Read MoreCommentary: CUB issues alert as Ameren Illinois customers shift to summer rates
Ameren Illinois customers face a second consecutive summer of high bills, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) shared on Thursday, May 21, 2026, as they spread the word about the utility’s June 1 electricity price. CUB further urged Ameren to work with customers struggling to afford their bills to keep them connected in the hot summer,…
Read MoreRamp, lane closures scheduled in St. Clair County at I-64, IL-159
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced ramp and lane closures at the Interstate 64 and Illinois 159 interchange in St. Clair County for ramp maintenance work. Starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, the following ramps will close: Southbound Illinois 159 to westbound I-64 Northbound Illinois 159 to westbound I-64 Westbound I-64 to Illinois…
Read MoreGrinnell Mutual awards 2026 Road to Success scholarships
Grinnell Mutual recently announced the list of recipients awarded its 2026 Road to Success scholarships. This year, $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to 80 high school seniors with Grinnell Mutual auto coverage who have excellent academic records and have been accident- and violation-free for their high school years. Since the program began 21 years ago, Grinnell Mutual,…
Read MoreSenators Harriss, Schmidt advance bills promoting transparency, honoring veterans
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-114th-Millstadt) have announced the passage of two bills focused on government transparency and supporting Illinois veterans. House Bill 2137 requires local governments that already maintain a public website to post information directing residents to where audit and financial reports can be accessed through the…
Read MoreGovernor’s Executive Order creates commission addressing older adult, disabled, caregiver needs
Commission launched to support older Illinoisans and caregivers; Illinois to seek AARP “Age Friendly” state status On May 20, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2026-05, officially establishing the EngAging Illinois Multisector Plan for Aging Commission. The Commission will implement the state’s landmark Multisector Plan for Aging, a 10-year blueprint to address the needs of…
Read MoreFrom Belleville to defending America under the sea: One sailor’s journey
By MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST SEAMAN CALEB KISSNER Fleet Public Affairs Center, San Diego Seaman Noah Ramos, a native of Belleville, Ill., serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Scranton, a fast-attack submarine homeported at Naval Base Point Loma. As a submariner, Ramos is part of a small percentage of Navy personnel continuing a 125-year tradition…
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