Dewey’s Pizza debuts savory, sweet employee-created pizza
Dewey’s Pizza announces limited-time Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffle pizza Dewey’s Pizza is bringing the heat this summer with its newest limited time offering: the Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffle pizza. Available for just two weeks, from July 22 through Aug. 4, this innovative pizza combines the fiery spice of Nashville hot chicken and the…
Read MoreDawn Mushill marks 25 years as local chamber leader
For Dawn Mushill, the past 25 years as president and CEO of the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce have been more than just a career—they’ve been a dream come true. “There are very few jobs where you can ride an elephant, give a high school commencement speech, appear in a rap video, perform a dance…
Read MoreFeds weigh in on lawsuit challenging how Illinois maintains voter registration rolls
Suit alleges Illinois fails to properly maintain registration lists By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Article Summary The Justice Department is supporting a lawsuit by private entities that challenges Illinois’ practice of putting local election officials in charge of maintaining voter registration rolls. The action appears to be part of a broader effort to exert…
Read MoreFederal housing credit expansion could increase affordable rental units in Illinois: report
Advocates say additional state-level credit is necessary to make projects more affordable By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary The latest federal domestic policy plan increases funding for the Low-Income Tax Housing Credit by 12%. The expanded tax credit could allow construction of 34,700 new affordable housing units in Illinois, according one report. Supporters…
Read MoreFollowing state rep’s encounter, Pritzker signs ‘squatter bill’ into law
New law clarifies statute to bypass eviction process By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary A new Illinois law allows police to remove squatters from a person’s home for criminal trespassing. State law previously required property owners to go through a lengthy eviction process in court to remove squatters who claimed legal rights to…
Read MoreRegistration open for 17th annual Alton ‘Miles for Meso’ 5K Race, 3K Fun Run/Walk
The 17th annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Run and 3K Fun Run/Walk benefiting the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will take place Saturday, Sept. 20. Registration is now open for the in-person and virtual event, which is hosted and produced by Simmons Hanly Conroy and Metro Tri Club of Edwardsville, Ill. The event falls just prior…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions marks 78 years of impact with 24-hour fundraising campaign
Board member and longtime legacy supporter highlights importance of Caritas Day Caritas Family Solutions will celebrate its 78th anniversary on July 31 with Caritas Day, an annual day of fundraising and awareness honoring the thousands of lives the nonprofit touches each year across Southern Illinois. To mark the milestone, Caritas will launch a 24-hour matching…
Read MoreU.S. Attorney’s Office, partners, to host National Night Out event in East St. Louis
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – To strengthen relationships between residents and law enforcement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Illinois, event organizers and police officials are inviting the East St. Louis community to a free event with activities for attendees of all ages to celebrate National Night Out. The event will be…
Read MoreApplications open for next round of Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Eligible entities can now apply for the fifth round of funding through Illinois Works Applications are now open for the fifth round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program provides training opportunities, expands the talent pipeline, and boosts diversity in the construction industry and building trades. Grantees will be selected through…
Read MoreFull closure of Illinois 111 ramp to I-270 westbound for approximately two weeks
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that in addition to the ongoing closure of Illinois 111 at Interstate 270 in Madison County, a full closure of the ramp from southbound Illinois 111 to westbound I-270 will begin, weather permitting, Friday, July 25. This closure is expected to last approximately 14 days as part of…
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