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Survey shows small, midsize manufacturers divided over U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
A new survey by the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) finds small and midsize manufacturers split over imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. As organizations put out statements supporting or opposing tariffs, TMA spoke to their members to see where manufacturers actually stand on this trade policy. Out of 167 small and midsize manufacturers…
Read MoreFrom IPI: Madigan guilty, but the jury’s still out for ethics reform in Illinois
Illinois Policy Institute research shows the policies that allowed former House Speaker Madigan’s 36-year reign have yet to be dismantled After 11 days of jury deliberation, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been found guilty of 10 counts of federal corruption charges including conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery. Proceedings will continue to determine his…
Read MorePritzker emerging as one of Trump’s most vocal Democratic critics
Governor mum about reelection plans as he speaks out on national issues By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made a “special announcement” on Friday [Feb. 7, 2025]: Illinois is renaming Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois” and annexing Green Bay, Wisconsin, “to protect itself against” the Green Bay Packers. The…
Read MoreOSF Saint Anthony’s added ‘muscle’ to cardiology services specialty program in 2024
New state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab, 4 new providers, and increased patient volume lead to a healthy heart program Since the heart is one of the most important muscles in the human body, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center made sure it was “heart healthy” by adding significant “muscle” to its cardiology services specialty program in…
Read MoreSCCTD awarded $200K in IDNR funding for Fairview Heights-Swansea Trail Phase 3
The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) recently announced it has been awarded $200,000 in grant funding from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the development of Phase 3 of its Fairview Heights – Swansea Trail. This new, 1.1-mile trail segment is part of three trails in Fairview Heights that, once complete, will…
Read More‘Discover’ your path through higher education at L&C
Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting prospective students and their families to see what the college has to offer during Discover Day, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17. This event, touted in an official announcement as an exciting opportunity to learn why so many students choose L&C as the starting…
Read More‘Ice Jam at the Dam’ winter festival returns to National Great Rivers Museum
The fourth annual Ice Jam at the Dam winter festival, taking place on Feb. 15, 2025, at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton will highlight winter experiences that can be had along the river, along with winter-themed movies, live music, animal shows, and more. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is invited to…
Read MoreSenator Harriss offers free pass to Illinois parks, museums
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) invites residents across the 56th District to register for her Free Constituent Resource Card as a way to explore more than a dozen Illinois museums and parks in the greater Chicagoland area. “This is one of the many benefits my office can help provide to the residents we serve,”…
Read MoreIDOA launches ‘Illinois Grown’ to boost statewide agricultural producers
Illinois Grown, a new program from the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), will make it easier to support local farmers and businesses. The Illinois Grown logo will soon appear on products across the state, signaling that items are either grown in Illinois or contain at least one ingredient sourced from the state. The program is…
Read MoreLongstanding Fairview Heights shopping complex put up for auction
By RANDY PIERCE [email protected] One of Fairview Heights’ longest standing retail shopping complexes, known as Marketplace, has been made available for ownership through an online auction that was scheduled to occur this week. Having been constructed in 1987 between North Ruby Lane and the northernmost part of Commerce Lane, Marketplace, considered as a potentially prosperous…
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