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GOP lawsuit seeks to end ‘gut-and-replace’ legislation

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  Lawmakers say the bill would alter state’s business and legal landscape By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — A group of Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit this week that seeks to nullify legislation they say would indelibly alter both the business and legal landscape of Illinois. Senate Bill 328 would amend a key…

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Illinois, Missouri transportation leaders chart bold future for freight movement

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Freight Summit featured keynote by IDOT’s Gia Biagi and updates from MoDOT’s Ed Hassinger, both focused on historic investments and shared priorities supported by a culture of collaboration   The headline event of FreightWeekSTL 2025, brought together transportation leaders and industry stakeholders to spotlight the transformative infrastructure investments underway in Illinois and Missouri and to…

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SIMAPC choose Wendy Pfeil as its new executive director

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The Southwestern Illinois Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission (SIMAPC) has announced the appointment of Wendy J. Pfeil as its new executive director, effective June 16, 2025. Pfeil brings more than two decades of proven leadership, community engagement, and strategic development experience to the role. With a professional background rooted in advancing regional growth and civic collaboration,…

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Madison County teen’s legacy remembered with FFA donation

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  By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Nearly 50 years after playing tuba in the Illinois FFA State Band, state Rep. Charlie Meier returned to Illinois FFA State Convention for the next generation of agriculturalists. Meier visited the convention June 11 to ensure every FFA chapter received a multimeter, a safety tool used to check if an…

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HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital now offering free pregnancy, birth classes for expectant families

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HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is pleased to announce that all pregnancy and birth education classes will now be offered completely free of charge to expectant parents. This change is part of the hospital’s ongoing commitment to supporting expectant mothers and empowering families with knowledge and confidence as they prepare to welcome a new baby. The following…

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Don Perry welcomed as new attorney at The Gori Law Firm

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The Gori Law Firm, formed in 2008, recently welcomed Don Perry as its new associate attorney to its legal team. Before joining The Gori Law Firm, Perry worked as an assistant state’s attorney for the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office, serving in the Civil Division of Governmental Affairs, and as a solo practitioner with…

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L&C unveils 2025 interactive mural by alumna Grace Becker

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  Lewis and Clark Community College recently unveiled its 2025-2026 interactive mural created by Graphic Design Alumna Grace Becker. The mural, titled “You Can Overcome Anything,” takes inspiration from medieval manuscripts. Becker said visitors can pose with both the sword and shield or team up with a partner. She said she chose a dragon because…

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Juneteenth today in corporate America: Commemoration, accountability, continued work

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By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] Across the United States, businesses of every size and structure will observe Juneteenth today, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and reflecting on their roles in advancing racial equity in the workplace. A federal holiday since June 17, 2021, when former President…

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Cross-River Crime Task Force deployment results in seizure of a defaced firearm, suspected cocaine and meth

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Cross-River Crime Task Force Commander Marcos Pulido has announced that a defaced firearm that was in the possession of a convicted felon, suspected methamphetamine and cocaine were all seized during a recent deployment of the task force. The countywide deployment of the unit, led by Granite City Police Capt. Adam Connor and Alton Police Captain…

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