Haine releases 2024 Annual Report, highlights achievements of State’s Attorney’s Office
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine recently announced the release of the 2024 Annual Report for the State’s Attorney’s Office. The report highlights the achievements, initiatives, and progress made throughout the past year in promoting justice and ensuring the safety of County residents. Haine will formally present the Annual Report to the County Board during…
Read MoreIDOT announces several April-start projects involving lane, road closures
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that intermittent lane closures will be encountered on the US 67 Clark Bridge over the Mississippi River beginning Thursday, April 10, weather permitting. These intermittent lane closures are necessary to allow for the completion of cable inspections scheduled for this structure. All work is estimated to be completed by Friday,…
Read MoreLawmakers seek ways to prevent data centers from straining Illinois’ power grids
Rapid expansion of AI sparks worries over environmental goals, electricity rate spikes By LEONARDO PINI Medill Illinois News Bureau [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Illinois has been at the forefront of the data center boom, but state lawmakers are working to gauge and mitigate the impact these centers have on climate and energy consumption. In the…
Read MoreAmid global tariff war, Pritzker vows to be ‘stable’ trading partner with United Kingdom
Governor, UK sign memorandum focusing on manufacturing, energy and technology By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker vowed Tuesday that Illinois will remain a “stable” trading partner with nations around the world, despite President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs that have disrupted global markets. “Look, there are a lot…
Read MoreHouse approves new abortion protection, plan to ease college admissions
Bills requiring coverage for anesthesia, stipends for student teachers also advance By BEN SZALINSKI, JADE AUBREY, BRIDGETTE FOX and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House took its first step Monday in passing legislation responding to proposed actions by the Trump administration. The House voted 67-39 to…
Read MorePlans expanding protections for trafficking, sexual assault victims approved by House
Lawmakers seek to outlaw certain chemicals used in cosmetics By JADE AUBREY and BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — A bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations for cases of involuntary servitude or trafficking passed the Illinois House on Tuesday. Current Illinois law only allows a victim of involuntary servitude, involuntary…
Read MoreIllinois nursing homes seek Medicaid rate hike
Outdated payment formula forcing facilities around the state to close, industry says By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Nursing home industry officials are urging Illinois lawmakers to increase the rates they receive from the state’s Medicaid system, arguing the current rates are outdated and are forcing many facilities around the state…
Read MoreTariffs could affect supply chains, SIUC professor says
President Donald Trump’s tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% may have some very significant impacts on various manufacturing and supply chain management firms, said Gregory D. DeYong, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale associate professor of operations management, meaning both availability and pricing on a variety of products may be an up and down seesaw as talks…
Read MoreRBGA’s April small business honoree is a centenarian ‘gem’
The RiverBend Growth Association has selected the Alton location of the 107-year-old Reiniger Jewelers as its April 2025 Small Business of the Month award recipient. Reiniger acquired its Alton location, the former Maneke Jewelers, three years ago, located at 1633 Washington Avenue. Throughout the five locations now owned by the company, Reiniger Jewelers carries…
Read MoreIllinois has added new guidelines enhancing public safety before Spring ground digging
Learn what changed and how it will impact your next outdoor digging project Before striking the ground this spring, Ameren Illinois wants to alert you about new guidelines established under the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. This legislation, effective Jan. 1, aims to enhance public safety, minimize risks to excavators, prevent disruptions and…
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