Tens 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…
Read MoreMBG advances Mia Rose Holding’s 144-unit Latitude 38 Apartments in Glen Carbon
May 2025 opening planned for first luxury apartments that will be centerpiece of mixed-use Meridian Plaza The first luxury apartments that will define living in the emerging mixed-use Meridian Plaza in Glen Carbon, Ill., will debut in May 2025. Meridian Plaza is a 44-acre, mixed-use development at the southeast corner of Route 157 and Meridian Road. Builder…
Read MoreLandmarks Illinois issues call for nominations for annual preservation awards
Nominations are due June 1 for the 2025 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards Nominations are now open for the 2025 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards. The annual awards program recognizes exceptional efforts in preserving, restoring and revitalizing historic places in Illinois. Nominations are due June 1, 2025, and can…
Read MorePop-Up Clothing Swap to be held in Alton on April 6
Swapping is the new shopping! Clean out your closet and join Alton Main Street between 12 noon and 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 6 for a Pop-Up Clothing Swap in Downtown Alton. The event will be held in the ballroom at Mineral Springs Mall, located at 301 E. Broadway, and attendees should enter through the…
Read MoreGateway Regional Medical Center news continues: Recent acquisition of Da Vinci 5 surgical system
Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City recently acquired a Da Vinci 5 surgical system, Intuitive’s next generation multiport robotic platform. The official announcement noted that Da Vinci 5 is Intuitive’s “most advanced surgical system. Designed to transform surgery to enable better outcomes, efficiency and insights, and, as a result, help lower the total cost…
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