Bost announces application process for Southern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshal
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) has announced the application process for candidates interested in serving as the next U.S. Attorney or U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Illinois. The Southern District encompasses 38 counties ranging from the Metro East region eastward to the Illinois-Indiana line and all points south. U.S. ATTORNEY FOR THE SOUTHERN…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker visits East Alton’s Wieland facility, Godfrey campus of L&C
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] On Monday, March 3, 2025, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made stops in the region that included a visit to the Wieland facility in East Alton as well as one on the Godfrey campus of Lewis & Clark Community College. In East Alton, Governor Pritzker, Wieland Rolled…
Read MoreWest Star Aviation recognized as 2024 top dealer for Starlink kits, installations
West Star Aviation, an authorized dealer for Starlink, recently announced its receipt of the Top Dealer award for both kits and installations for 2024. This recognition highlights West Star’s commitment to providing advanced connectivity solutions in the aviation industry. Starlink offers high-speed, low-latency internet service, providing essential connectivity to aircraft around the globe, including remote…
Read MoreEat a sub: Help Friends of Kids with Cancer
Jersey Mike’s celebrates 15th annual “Month of Giving” in March Friends of Kids with Cancer is joining forces with 17 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations in the St. Louis, Mo. and Springfield, Ill. metro areas for the 15th Annual March “Month of Giving” campaign to support local charities. During the month of March, customers will have…
Read MoreGovernor announces new apprenticeship expansion grant program
Grant funding will support workforce programs with the goal of expanding Registered Apprenticeship Programs Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced up to $10 million in funding for the Apprenticeship Expansion Competitive Grant Program to support workforce programs that expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) and pre-apprenticeship programs leading…
Read MoreIDOT announces March dates for DBE program workshops
The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting free virtual workshops in March as part of its continuing Building Blocks of Success series for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms interested in strengthening their skills, growing their business and bidding on state projects. New and existing DBEs, as well as firms interested in becoming certified in the program,…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Dick’s Sporting Goods to host grand opening March 14 through 16
By KATHY TURNER Glen Carbon’s newest large retail store – Dick’s Sporting Goods – has announced that they will host their grand opening in mid-March at their new Orchard Town Center location (2401 Troy Road). Slated for March 14 through 16, the 50,000 square-foot building will open the doors to the public amidst grand opening…
Read MoreReal estate transactions recently completed by Kunkel Commercial Group
Kunkel Commercial Group recently shared the following completed commercial real estate transactions: 784 Wall Street LLC leased an executive office at 784 Wall Street in O’Fallon to Soulard Technology LLC. KUNKEL COMMERCIAL GROUP represented the Landlord and Tenant. 784 Wall Street LLC leased space at 784 Wall Street in O’Fallon to USDA. KUNKEL COMMERCIAL GROUP represented the…
Read MoreCommercial real estate transactions recently completed by BarberMurphy
BarberMurphy recently shared the following completed commercial real estate transactions: DMO Properties LLC leased a 1,200 SF office space at 510 Regency Centre Dr., Collinsville, to Hedrich North America. BARBERMURPHY represented both parties. RETKO Group LLC leased a 2,340 SF office-flex suite at 13 Executive Dr., Fairview Heights, to Heartland Home Services dba Classic Aire…
Read MoreFormer employee sentenced to federal prison for embezzling more than $135,000 from Dupo School District
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A judge sentenced a Waterloo woman to 15 months’ incarceration, requiring three months in the Federal Bureau of Prisons and 12 additional months in community confinement, for embezzling more than $135,000 from Dupo Community Unit School District #196 while employed by the district. Linda J. Johnson, 58, pleaded guilty in…
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