Area News
New solar panels to power IDOT facility in St. Clair County
Pilot project with CDB, studying IDOT property for renewable energy use statewide On Aug. 6, Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi joined the Illinois Capital Development Board and state and local officials to celebrate the start of construction on a new solar energy site that will supply power to an adjacent Illinois Department of Transportation storage…
Read MoreInvestigation continues into Aug. 7 Alton helicopter crash, two fatalities mourned
Fatalities identified on Friday; Ameren Illinois, J.F. Electric share official statements on Thursday By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] On Friday, Aug. 8, the Office of the Regional Medical Examiner identified the two fatalities of the helicopter crash in Alton that had occurred on the previous morning: the pilot, 35-year-old Nicholas…
Read MoreChanges announced for tree stands, trail cameras on Rivers Project property
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, has announced a policy change regarding the use of portable tree stands, ground blinds, and trail cameras on Rivers Project property. Hunters will now be permitted to temporarily place such equipment on public lands throughout the duration of the Missouri and Illinois deer seasons. Portable hunting…
Read MoreIllinois newsrooms receive $4M from state through tax credits
A law passed in 2024 was designed, in part, to fill void created by news deserts By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS Forty Illinois local news entities operating 120 outlets are receiving $4 million in state tax credits under a new law designed to encourage the retention and hiring of journalists, according to documents released this week.…
Read MoreProposed rail merger raises competition concerns
By LYNDSAY JONES FarmWeek Some transportation groups are skeptical and some ag groups are seeking more information about the implications of a planned merger between rail rivals Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. DTN reported both companies’ boards of directors unanimously agreed to a deal July 29 in which Union Pacific will acquire Norfolk Southern…
Read MoreFull closure of Illinois 111 ramp to I-270 eastbound for approximately two weeks
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that in addition to the ongoing closure of Illinois 111 at Interstate 270 in Madison County, a full closure of the ramp from northbound Illinois 111 to eastbound I-270 will begin, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 11. This closure is expected to last approximately 14 days as part of…
Read MorePollination issues add to crop concerns around Illinois
By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek Recent rounds of “million-dollar rains” helped crops in many areas deal with the stress of heat indices in excess of 100 degrees. But the crops are far from made as issues ranging from poor pollination to disease pressure threaten to take the top end off yield potential. The portion of…
Read MoreThe Edwardsville Arts Center prepares for the 11th Annual Edwardsville Art Fair
Get ready to celebrate creativity at the 11th annual Edwardsville Art Fair Join in for an unforgettable weekend as the Edwardsville Art Fair, produced by the Edwardsville Arts Center, returns for its 11th year. From Sept. 26 to Sept. 28, Edwardsville’s City Park will transform into a vibrant hub of artistic expression, community spirit, and…
Read MoreIMPACT Strategies completes expansion of BJC Outpatient Center in Edwardsville
IMPACT Strategies Inc. has announced the completion of a major expansion to the existing BJC Outpatient Center in Edwardsville, Ill. This project is located at the intersection of Troy Road and Governors Parkway in Edwardsville. IMPACT Strategies served as the Design-Builder for the remodeling of the existing vacant shell space between the previous BJC Outpatient Center…
Read MoreExpansion underway at Prairie Farms in Edwardsville, southern Illinois
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Big plans are unfolding at Prairie Farms this year to benefit farmer members and employees while strengthening the brand. CEO Matt McClelland recently shared progress updates with FarmWeek and the RFD Radio Network. Headquarters renovation Construction is underway at Prairie Farms’ headquarters in Edwardsville. Once complete, the company will have…
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