Boeing contributes $100K to support area tornado recovery, relief efforts
Boeing [NYSE: BA] is donating $100,000 from the Boeing Charitable Trust to The Salvation Army to support recovery efforts in the greater St. Louis area. “Our thoughts are with all those affected by the recent tornadoes in St. Louis. We are committed to supporting our communities as they continue to recover and rebuild,” said Jeff…
Read MoreNext session of the Sierra Club’s speaker series is April 8 in Alton
The Sierra Club’s local chapter invites readers to join them for their April Sierra Club speaker series featuring TreeHouse Wildlife Center. The session will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 at the Old Bakery Beer Company in Alton (400 Landmarks Blvd.). Attendees can arrive early at 5:30 p.m. and join in for dinner…
Read MoreFrom IDOT: Illinois 4 north of Lebanon resurfacing has begun
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent lane closures on Illinois 4 north of Lebanon to the Madison County line in St. Clair County were scheduled to begin today (Monday, April 7), weather permitting, for resurfacing. The project is expected to be completed by mid-summer. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic. Motorists should expect…
Read MoreGateway to Innovation Conference returns to region on April 30
The Gateway to Innovation (G2I) conference, the region’s largest single-day event for IT professionals, returns to America’s Center in St. Louis on April 30, 2025. The annual conference brings together nearly 1,500 technology leaders, experts, and innovators for a full day of keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities while supporting technology needs in the…
Read MoreTens of thousands of Illinoisans take to the streets to protest Trump and Musk agenda
Rallies across the state Saturday were part of a nationwide ‘Hands off!’ campaign By SONYA DYMOVA and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — Tens of thousands of Illinoisans across the state took to the streets Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s and billionaire Elon Musk’s government downsizing, foreign policy choices and…
Read MoreIt’s not just Chicago. Downstate public transit agencies face funding challenges
Funding hole expected to grow as costs rise, revenue lags By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Outside the busy systems of buses and trains moving about a million commuters around Chicago and its suburbs every day, 54 public transit agencies provide services throughout the rest of Illinois in communities surrounded by farmland…
Read MoreICC’s Crossing Safety plan outlines rail infrastructure improvements
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved its annual five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (FY 2026-2030) to implement life-saving safety upgrades at highway-rail crossings across Illinois. Over $400 million from the Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) and Rebuild Illinois (RBI) will help local communities pay for much-needed improvements at over 900 crossing locations. “Illinois’ rail…
Read MorePoettker Construction announces six employee promotions
Poettker Construction recently announced the promotion of six of its employees, citing the reason as “to better address the needs of the growing business.” “Poettker Construction Company’s mission statement is ‘Our quality relationships build your quality projects,’” said Ryan Poettker, president. “Building those lifetime partnerships with our customers begins with building solid relationships with our…
Read MoreHoffman seeks public interest protections with utility workforce changes
Public utilities seeking significant labor force reductions would need to justify their decision and ensure public services are not adversely impacted under a measure being advanced by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. “Large workforce shifts can compromise safety, reliability and availability of essential utility services the public depends on,” Hoffman said. “This measure would add…
Read MoreCork Tree Creative recognized as Small Business of the Year by Ed-Glen chamber
Cork Tree Creative Inc. has been recognized as the Small Business of the Year by the Edwardsville | Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce. The award, presented on March 20, 2025, honors the agency’s dedication to driving business success through innovative marketing strategies and its impact on the local community. For 16 years, Cork Tree…
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