Lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform
Bill in the Illinois Senate would create a statewide public defender’s office By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] [Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Elisabeth Pollock’s name. Capitol News Illinois regrets the error.] SPRINGFIELD — When Elisabeth Pollock took over as the Champaign County public defender in…
Read MoreOlin-Winchester completes acquisition of small caliber ammunition manufacturing assets
Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the small caliber ammunition assets of AMMO, Inc. The assets, employees and ammunition business are now part of Olin’s Winchester Ammunition business, including the brass shellcase capabilities and a newly constructed, world-class, 185,000 square foot production facility located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.…
Read MoreAlton High School Construction Trades classes restart Home Building Program
Inspired local builder leads new opportunity for students Alton CUSD #11 will restart the Home Building Program for Construction Trades students at Alton High School as part of its expanded curriculum. A groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning, April 15, at Woodland Hills Court in Alton marked the location where next year’s students will begin construction. This…
Read MoreNine facing federal immigration-related offenses in southern Illinois
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A federal grand jury has charged nine illegal aliens with immigration-related offenses in Effingham, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties over the last two months. “Every time an illegal immigrant unlawfully enters the United States, they commit a federal crime. But eight of these individuals are repeat offenders—often deported after…
Read MoreAmeren Illinois, state, help central, southern Illinois jump start electric transportation journey
Grant funding, expert consultation will help communities advance their electrification goals and priorities Residents in 42 central and southern Illinois communities are a step closer to experiencing the environmental and cost-saving benefits of an electrified economy with assistance from Ameren Illinois and the State of Illinois. Under the Community Engagement & Consultation Program (CEC), which…
Read MoreGreater St. Louis Inc. announces new senior leadership hires
Greater St. Louis Inc. recently announced that it has added two new members to its staff leadership team. Joining GSL are Jeff Mazur as senior vice president and chief strategy officer. Allison Roberts also joins GSL as senior vice president for Administration. Roberts started at GSL on Wednesday, April 16, and Mazur will join the…
Read MorePared-back ‘Right to Play’ bill advances in General Assembly, awaits Senate action
Amended bill would give high school athletes limited right to compete in outside events By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House gave its approval to legislation that would give high school athletes a limited right to compete in non-school events or on non-school teams during the same season in…
Read More‘Cons,’ creatives and ‘the art of the deal’
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] Artists of any genre or medium continue to come to terms with being recognized as being in business as well. These creative entrepreneurs represent not only an important business and industry sector, a vocation and career path, and a defining community culture, but also are also…
Read MoreMCT celebrates National Bike Month with Trail Summit, Bike Donation Drive
Virtual summit to explore trail-oriented development; local libraries to serve as bike donation hubs This May, to celebrate National Bike Month, Madison County Transit (MCT) will host the MCT 2025 Trail Summit – Exploring Trail-Oriented Development (TrOD), a virtual event focused on the economic and community benefits of trail-based development. Additionally, MCT is collaborating with…
Read MoreSchnucks joins DoorDash for on-demand grocery delivery, SNAP/EBT payment capabilities
DoorDash and Schnuck Markets Inc. recently announced a new partnership to provide consumers with access to on-demand delivery of groceries and daily essentials. In addition, Schnucks will accept SNAP/EBT payments on the DoorDash Marketplace. From pantry, refrigerator, and freezer staples to organic and premium products, consumers can enjoy the convenience of on-demand delivery from Schnucks…
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