Edwardsville to host April 7 public hearing on Old North Interceptor sewer replacement
A public hearing will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Edwardsville’s City Council Chambers (located at 118 Hillsboro Ave.). The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments on the Project Plan prepared by the City of Edwardsville, Ill., and a Preliminary Environmental Impacts Determination (PEID) prepared by…
Read MoreIllinois 140 resurfacing in Madison County to begin April 7
BETHALTO – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that intermittent lane closures on Illinois 140 between the intersection of Illinois 111/Illinois 140 and Sanders Street in Madison County will begin, weather permitting, Monday, April 7, for resurfacing. Flaggers will maintain one lane of traffic. The work is expected to be completed by July. Drivers…
Read MoreGovernor announces 14 appointments; includes Metro East appointees
Governor JB Pritzker recently announced the following appointments in his administration, including some from the Metro East: Court of Claims Aurora Austriaco will continue to serve as a Member of the Court of Claims.* Austriaco is an experienced litigation attorney with over 30 years of expertise in commercial and real estate litigation. She is a Partner…
Read MoreBasketball, volleyball field house announced for Edwardsville’s Plummer Family Park
A new indoor recreational field house featuring courts for basketball, volleyball and training opportunities is planned for Plummer Family Park as part of a partnership between the City of Edwardsville and Lucky 13 Hoops, which is owned by Edwardsville native Mark Thomas. Mayor Art Risavy announced plans for this addition to the City’s Plummer…
Read MoreRaoul says ‘I do not want to go to Washington,’ rules out bid for U.S. Senate
Illinois attorney general says he can do more by staying in his current job By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois While many Illinois Democrats wait anxiously to hear whether U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will run for reelection in 2026 or step down after five terms in the Senate, at least one incumbent officeholder appears…
Read MoreSt. Clair County’s MidAmerica St. Louis Airport expected to move up on state’s ‘busiest’ list
By RANDY PIERCE [email protected] Anticipated increased usage of MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) in St. Clair County is not only expected to produce a record number of passenger enplanements in 2025, but also to move it up a notch to a position where it will rank as the fifth busiest in the entire state.…
Read MoreGateway Regional Medical Center names Michelle Waller as new interim CEO
Gateway Regional Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Michelle Waller as interim CEO. The official announcement recently received noted that Waller, “a resolute professional with a remarkable career trajectory within the hospital, has continuously demonstrated her unwavering commitment to patient care and community service.” The announcement further detailed: “Starting her journey at Gateway Regional…
Read MoreBarberMurphy shares details of recently completed commercial real estate transactions
Belleville: DCMTB Properties LLC sold a 1,996 SF office building at 6911 W. Main St. to Apex Enterprise Group Inc. BARBERMURPHY represented the seller. APEK Holdings LLC leased a 10,902 SF warehouse at 12 N. 35th St. to Thacker Casket Inc. BARBERMURPHY represented both parties. NP5 Properties LLC leased a 2,000 SF office/warehouse suite at…
Read MoreIDNR, local supporters, revitalize Elijah P. Lovejoy monument in Alton
A monument in Alton dedicated to noted abolitionist Elijah P. Lovejoy has received a much-needed facelift thanks to efforts by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and local supporters. The 110-foot-tall Lovejoy monument was in dire need of repair and restoration. IDNR completed lower elevation masonry repairs in the fall, including cleaning, tuckpointing, and…
Read More‘Riders Up!’: Hobby Horse Race debuts in Grafton on April 26; teams needed
Teams can register now for first annual Grape Gallup at Grafton Winery The Vineyards April 26 Hobby Horse racing is coming to Grafton Winery The Vineyards on April 26 and organizers are looking for creative and athletic teams to help round out the field of competitors. The first-annual Grape Gallup will be held at…
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