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Water quality reports available online for Illinois American customers
Reports show drinking water in all service areas meet quality standards Illinois American Water has announced that its most recent water quality reports are available for all service areas on its website at illinoisamwater.com/wqreports. The company reports that the drinking water provided to the 1.3 million people across Illinois is monitored and tested at all…
Read MoreNew AP business courses available to high schools in upcoming school year
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] Millions of students want more than just a high school diploma; they want the skills, experiences, and credentials required for their future careers. Last fall, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and College Board announced their collaboration to bring new career-focused courses into high school classrooms…
Read MoreJerseyville St. Francis Holy Ghost students raise funds for Vitality Women’s Clinic
The seventh and eighth grade students at St. Francis Holy Ghost School in Jerseyville have proven that young people can make an extraordinary difference in their community. Through more than 15 creative and entrepreneurial projects completed throughout the school year, students collectively raised $21,676 to support women, babies, and families across the region. The…
Read MoreIDOT: Cook Street partial closure in Godfrey through end of June
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the closure of Cook Street between Greenwood Lane and the midpoint of the main entrance to the Evangelical United Church of Christ beginning today, Tuesday, May 26, weather permitting, for road reconstruction. During the closure, access to the Evangelical United Church of Christ will be maintained from Pierce…
Read MoreContractor selected for MoDOT ‘Improve I-70: Truck Parking’ project
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) recently announced its selection of the KCI Construction Team as the apparent best-value proposer and Design-Build contractor for Improve I-70: Truck Parking, included in MoDOT’s Improve I-70 Program. The team consists of contractor KCI with designer Bartlett & West. This project will improve I-70 truck parking locations in…
Read MoreElectrek solar car events named as official Route 66 Centennial Project
The Innovators Educational Foundation’s 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) has been officially designated a Route 66 Centennial Project. The 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and the Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) will bring together collegiate teams from across the United States and around the world to design, build, and compete with their…
Read MoreRamp, lane closures scheduled in St. Clair County at I-64, IL-159
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced ramp and lane closures at the Interstate 64 and Illinois 159 interchange in St. Clair County for ramp maintenance work. Starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, the following ramps will close: Southbound Illinois 159 to westbound I-64 Northbound Illinois 159 to westbound I-64 Westbound I-64 to Illinois…
Read MoreSenators Harriss, Schmidt advance bills promoting transparency, honoring veterans
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-114th-Millstadt) have announced the passage of two bills focused on government transparency and supporting Illinois veterans. House Bill 2137 requires local governments that already maintain a public website to post information directing residents to where audit and financial reports can be accessed through the…
Read MoreGovernor’s Executive Order creates commission addressing older adult, disabled, caregiver needs
Commission launched to support older Illinoisans and caregivers; Illinois to seek AARP “Age Friendly” state status On May 20, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2026-05, officially establishing the EngAging Illinois Multisector Plan for Aging Commission. The Commission will implement the state’s landmark Multisector Plan for Aging, a 10-year blueprint to address the needs of…
Read MoreBost announces approval of $1.6B investment for St. Louis VA hospital
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-IL-12) has announced that Congress approved a Department of Veterans Affairs budget request of $1.6 billion to modernize the John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis. The VA funding bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump, provides for construction of a new bed tower, mental health…
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