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LC holds 18th annual Trebuchet Competition
Lewis and Clark Community College held its annual Trebuchet Competition April 4 in River Bend Arena. This year’s event drew 19 teams and 93 students from six area high schools. Competition organizer and LC Mathematics Professor Kevin Bodden saw this year’s event improve in several areas. “I’m thrilled to share that this year’s high school…
Read MoreIllinois scrambles to boost locally produced farm products after Trump’s funding freeze
Legislators seek to bolster local farms by purchasing their wares with state dollars By SIMON CARR Medill Illinois News Bureau Capitol Illinois News Bureau [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — When Illinois named small farmer Nathan Ryder a finalist for a federal $100,000 Local Food Infrastructure Grant, he made big plans for his farm in the southeastern…
Read MoreHSHS Southern Illinois hospitals expanding surgery access through new partnership with Lincoln Surgical Associates
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) Southern Illinois Market hospitals and Lincoln Surgical Associates, LTD (LSA) have announced a service agreement to expand access to general surgery procedures throughout southwestern Illinois. The partnership will ensure full-time general surgery coverage at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, along with after…
Read MoreO’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce to honor business excellence at May 20 event
The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce will host its 47th annual Salute to Business Awards from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 at the brand new Katy Cavins Community Center (308 E. 5th St., O’Fallon). This after-hours celebration honors businesses and organizations that have made a particularly positive impact on the community. Tickets are…
Read MoreFrom IDOT: ‘Employees to the rescue’
[Editor’s Note: The Illinois Department of Transportation recently shared this story in their email newsletter. It includes a incredible story of care coming out of the Metro East, District 8. The Illinois Business Journal was inspired to share it forward.] Illinois Department of Transportation employees recently risked their lives to save the lives of two…
Read MoreUpgrades to electric grid in Glen Carbon will add capacity, resiliency to system near Meridian Plaza
Enhancements will bolster electric service reliability for customers, support economic growth in the area Ameren Illinois is currently constructing a new distribution power line into its Main Street substation in Glen Carbon to enhance energy service reliability, flexibility and load capacity. This additional electric capacity will support the ongoing economic development in Meridian Plaza.…
Read MoreResurfacing of I-55 begins April 21 in region, completion by end of September
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that a 14-mile patching and resurfacing project on Interstate 55 from Litchfield to the Macoupin/Madison County line begins Monday, April 21. Work is expected to be completed by the end of September. Additionally, ramps for Litchfield (exit 52), Mount Olive (exit 44) and Staunton (exit 41) will…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions highlights advocacy for children during Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and as part of its mission, Caritas Family Solutions is committed to advocating for the safety of children throughout southern Illinois and the Metro East. Caritas CEO Gary Huelsmann said many different aspects can contribute to child abuse, neglect and trauma including mental health, poverty and substance abuse. He…
Read MoreLawmakers moving forward on public defender reform
Bill in the Illinois Senate would create a statewide public defender’s office By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] [Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Elisabeth Pollock’s name. Capitol News Illinois regrets the error.] SPRINGFIELD — When Elisabeth Pollock took over as the Champaign County public defender in…
Read MoreOlin-Winchester completes acquisition of small caliber ammunition manufacturing assets
Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of the small caliber ammunition assets of AMMO, Inc. The assets, employees and ammunition business are now part of Olin’s Winchester Ammunition business, including the brass shellcase capabilities and a newly constructed, world-class, 185,000 square foot production facility located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.…
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