New State Police rules for assault weapons permits will take effect Oct. 1
People who owned banned weapons before new law must apply for FOID endorsement By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans who own weapons that can no longer be purchased or sold in the state under its new assault weapons ban will soon be able to register those weapons so they can legally…
Read MoreCommentary: What happens when children commit crimes?
By THOMAS A. HAINE MADISON COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY Juvenile violence is an ongoing concern in our community. All too often, my office prosecutes serious violent acts committed by juveniles including car thefts, shootings, and murders. Due to legally required confidentiality when minors are involved, and the uncertainty of terms of confinement in the juvenile system…
Read MoreEdwardsville creates housing rehabilitation program to help homeowners afford improvements
The City of Edwardsville has launched a forgivable loan program aimed at helping homeowners make improvements to Edwardsville’s older houses. The Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Program offers forgivable loans of up to $25,000 to eligible residents for a variety of improvements. High priority projects include roofing, electrical wiring, windows and doors, heating and air conditioning…
Read MoreFormer trooper seeks restoration of driving privileges nearly 16 years after fatal St. Clair County crash
Secretary of state’s office will hold hearing later this month; former state trooper’s 2007 high-speed crash caused the death of teen sisters Jessica and Kelli Uhl By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com For years, former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White blocked attempts by an ex-state trooper to regain his driving privileges after a…
Read MoreUpcoming mentoring events offer chance to experience citizen science world
Learn what it takes to monitor a stream as an Illinois RiverWatch volunteer at an upcoming mentoring event this fall. Illinois RiverWatch, a part of Lewis and Clark Community College’s National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, will host two opportunities: One on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in Swansea, and the other on Thursday, Oct. 6…
Read MoreBank of Springfield’s Huber earns commercial lender, officer certifications
Bank of Springfield (BOS) recently announced that Erik Huber earned his certification within the Community Banker University’s Commercial Loan Officer Program. Huber successfully completed the certification examinations covering the analytical processes needed to be an effective Commercial Lender and received the professional designation Certified Commercial Loan Officer (CCLO). The program is administered by the Independent…
Read MoreHelmkamp promotes Mark McGuire to superintendent
Helmkamp Construction has announced the promotion of Mark McGuire to Superintendent. McGuire began his construction career with Helmkamp in January 2015 as a Carpenter’s Apprentice. With nearly nine years of experience and growth at Helmkamp, he is looked at as a bright, up-and-coming leader among the company’s team in the field. Kyle Ogden, Helmkamp’s vice…
Read MoreIllinois Gaming Board caps historic summer at September meeting
Meeting follows opening of three new casinos and a sportsbook since May The Illinois Gaming Board (the “IGB” or “Board”) marked an historic summer overseeing the opening of three newly authorized casinos and a new sportsbook, among other significant actions as reported during today’s September meeting. The summer began with the IGB conducting pre-opening operations…
Read MoreIllinois’ House ag members share prospects on farm bill passage
By TIMOTHY EGGERT FarmWeek Illinois farmers can expect to finish fall harvest before Congress completes work on the 2023 farm bill. That was a central message about the $1 trillion legislation delivered by four of the five U.S. House members from Illinois who serve on the ag committee during listening sessions, panel discussions and interviews…
Read MoreSIUE Fall 2023 overall enrollment shows slight decline compared to last fall term
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Fall 2023 enrollment stands at 12,045, a 3.8% decrease compared to the previous fall term. Graduate and international enrollments have remained steady, although just short of the record-setting numbers from last year. The SIUE graduate program in mechanical engineering has seen a significant increase in enrollment of 35%. Other programs such…
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