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Over $155M coming to Metro East infrastructure, with strong support from Belt
State Senator Christopher Belt secured over $155 million to build and repair infrastructure in the Metro East. “What we are seeing here is a massive investment in every mode of transportation for all Illinoisans,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “We made a commitment to improve our state’s aging infrastructure and this historic funding is a major step…
Read MoreFreightway releases ‘St. Louis County Manufacturing and Logistics Industry Overview’
The St. Louis Regional Freightway recently released the St. Louis County Manufacturing and Logistics Industry Overview, which was developed in collaboration with the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership. St. Louis County, Mo., sits in the central part of the St. Louis region, surrounded by the City of St. Louis and the Mississippi River to the…
Read MoreCapri Pools & Aquatics partners complete $31.25M expansion to university wellness center
A new 45,800-square-foot expansion to the University of South Dakota Wellness Center now offers a multitude of natatorium fitness, wellness, and fun options for the campus and community in Vermillion, S.D. The $31.25 million project was completed by St. Louis-based Capri Pools & Aquatics (which is also part of regionally-based Contegra Construction) in partnership…
Read MoreNew GeoFutures Strategic Roadmap charts course for STL geospatial ecosystem growth’s next phase
Opening of NGA St. Louis serves as “pivotal inflection point” for STLMade geospatial sector Key takeaways from new GeoFutures Strategic Roadmap Sets a new “North Star” of positioning St. Louis as a world leader in geospatial innovation Lays out strategic priorities focused on talent, innovation, growth, and championing St. Louis Identifies St. Louis’ competitive advantages…
Read MoreGateway Pet Guardians celebrates Homecoming Week: Spirit days, adoption specials, foster giveaways
Gateway Pet Guardians is inviting the community to join in the fun during its Homecoming Week, Oct. 7–11, 2025. The weeklong celebration will feature daily “spirit day” themes, adoption specials, and a foster appreciation giveaway, all hosted at the organization’s shelter located at 725 N 15th St., East St. Louis, IL 62205. Visitors, adopters, fosters,…
Read MoreFrom IDOT: Lane closures on I-64 in St. Clair county begin Oct. 10
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent lane closures on eastbound and westbound Interstate 64 between West Highway 50 (exit 14) and Illinois 158 (exit 19) will begin, weather permitting, Friday, Oct. 10, for road construction. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction throughout the duration of the project. To…
Read MoreAmeren Illinois’ horizontal drilling success in natural gas storage is breaking new ground
By BRIAN BRETSCH Ameren Illinois literally had to go underground to do some “cosmetic surgery” to several of its natural gas storage fields, but the results are reshaping these 60-year-old-plus facilities. The company is utilizing horizontal drilling in its shallow depleted reservoirs in Tilden, Freeburg, Eden and Centralia – an approach that’s proving to…
Read MoreWorld Trade Center STL 2025 Mid-America Trade Summit is Oct. 8
As a virtual event, the World Trade Center St. Louis, partnering with University of Missouri’s Robert J. Trulaske Sr. College of Business, will host its 2025 Mid-America Trade Summit on Oct. 8 via Zoom. The Summit takes place from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon, with a break for lunch, then resumes from 1:30 to 4…
Read MoreGovernor encourages eligible families to apply for LIHEAP utility bill assistance
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) again available for income qualified households Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support income eligible households with utility costs for natural gas, propane, and electricity. The energy…
Read MoreLargest infrastructure program in state history announced
The new $50.6 billion multi-year blueprint builds on successes of Rebuild Illinois, includes $400 million for local needs with focus on distressed areas Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined state and local leaders, labor and transportation stakeholders on Oct. 1, 2025, to announce the largest multi-year program to build and…
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