TWM receives engineering excellence Grand Award by ACEC Missouri
Recognized for Missouri Route 100 rehabilitation project in the Transportation category TWM, Inc., recently announced that the firm has received a Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Missouri for its exemplary work on the rehabilitation of Missouri Route 100, locally known as Manchester Road, in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.…
Read MoreFunding opportunity for EV charging stations opens
The Illinois Department of Transportation has released the first official Notice of Funding Opportunity for Round One of the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which will provide up to $50 million for the construction of 46 charging stations across the state. “Ongoing EV adoption is a priority for my administration,” said Gov. JB Pritzker.…
Read MoreSoCal Soul Plants & Gifts to celebrate grand opening in Edwardsville on March 23
SoCal Soul Plants & Gifts has announced the grand opening of its first location at 301 N. Main Street in Edwardsville, Ill. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024, and is open to the public. SoCal Soul Plants & Gifts is a custom plant shop that…
Read MoreBusey Bank Bridge Scholarship now available for continuing ed
Financial support available for continuing education endeavors Busey Bank recently announced its availability of financial support toward continuing education endeavors to applicants of all ages and educational backgrounds through the Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship. “We are proud to support the educational aspirations of students across our footprint through the Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship,” said Sandy…
Read MoreKaskaskia College to host ‘Explore KC Day’ for prospective students on March 22
Kaskaskia College will host high school students of all ages, parents and any other potential students at Explore KC Day Friday, March 22. This event is designed to give prospective students a firsthand look at the college campus, interact with current KC students and explore different degree programs. The event is free and lasts…
Read MoreJonas Brothers to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 15
Jonas Brothers, one of the most successful groups of the 21st century, are performing at the Illinois State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. With album sales over 20 million and counting, two GRAMMY award nominations, and 26 Billboard Hot 100 hits, the trio recently claimed a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their…
Read MoreSIUC’s Paul Simon Institute discussion to center on higher education reform
Brian Rosenberg, president emeritus of Macalester College and visiting professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, March 19, for a virtual conversation about the difficulty of reform in higher education. Rosenberg will join John Shaw, the institute’s director, to discuss the need for…
Read MoreMadison County judge finds Illinois’ lawsuit venue limit law unconstitutional
By GREG BISHOP The Center Square A state law that limits where lawsuits challenging state laws can be filed has been ruled unconstitutional as applied to a case from Madison County. Approved last year and signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, House Bill 3062 was opposed by Republicans who said limiting where people can sue the state to…
Read MoreS. M. Wilson & Co. names Anna Eisenbath as Operations & Warranty manager
S. M. Wilson & Co., a St. Louis-based construction management and general contracting firm, has named Anna Eisenbath as Operations & Warranty manager. Eisenbath, who recently served as a project manager, joined the company as an intern in 2018 and has worked on many successful projects, including Target stores across the U.S. “As a valued…
Read MoreHouse panel opens hearings on Pritzker’s health insurance reforms
Bill seeks to reduce denials of coverage, improve provider networks By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A panel of Illinois lawmakers began hearing testimony Wednesday on Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposals for sweeping changes in the state’s health insurance industry. The changes, which Pritzker first unveiled in his State of the State address…
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