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Salute: From The Korte Company

By Managing Editor | May 1, 2025 |

From The Korte Company, in recognition of Military Appreciation Month in May.  

Careers in View: OSF Saint Anthony’s Sister M. Beata Ziegler, F.S.G.M.

By Managing Editor | April 3, 2025 |

  By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] As OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center celebrates 100 years of serving the community with care and compassion, Vice President of Operations and Special Projects Sister M. Beata Ziegler, F.S.G.M., has been at the forefront of everyday interactions with its patients, providers and partners for five years…

Women at Work: Yvette Paris, Louer Facility Planning

By Managing Editor | April 1, 2025 |

Yvette Paris has been a part of Louer Facility Planning for nearly 20 years. She started as an interior designer under the company’s founder, Jane Louer. At the end of 2024, Paris completed the acquisition of purchasing the company from Louer and is now President. With an outstanding work ethic and a passion for interior…

Build It: BarberMurphy

By Managing Editor | February 28, 2025 |

Build It: Contegra Construction Co.

By Managing Editor | February 28, 2025 |

Build It: The Korte Company

By Managing Editor | February 28, 2025 |

  Highland Elementary School Renovation The Korte Company was awarded its first Illinois Design-Build school project. The Korte Company was awarded a Design-Build project by the Highland C.U.S.D. #5 for the renovation of the Highland Elementary School located in Highland, Illinois. The 8,753-square-foot renovation project is the first Design-Build school project for The Korte Company…

Build It: Plocher Construction

By Managing Editor | February 28, 2025 |

The Park North Golf Club, currently under construction, is set to become a centerpiece for recreation and connection in our region. As the proud design-build contractor, Plocher Construction is excited to share the progress and vision behind this impactful project. This modern facility, situated on 12 acres, features an innovative structure built with concrete tilt…

Build It: SICAP + Southern Illinois Builders Association

By Managing Editor | February 28, 2025 |

Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program (SICAP), in conjunction with Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA), supports the southern Illinois construction industry by: Promoting safety and accident prevention in the industry Supporting educational seminars and training programs for all industry personnel Supporting economic development programs for the benefit of the industry Conducting community education and public relations…

Year-In-Review: Positive momentum continues for St. Louis Downtown Airport

By Managing Editor | January 11, 2025 |

  With tenant expansions nearing completion, flight operations soaring, and efforts to build a pipeline of future skilled workers for the region’s aviation and aerospace industry accelerating, 2024 marked another exciting year for St. Louis Downtown Airport. The momentum is showing no signs of slowing for 2025. Earlier in the year, the Federal Aviation Administration…

Year-In-Review: From S. M. Wilson & Co.

By Managing Editor | January 11, 2025 |

  (Editor’s note: This also appears in the January 2025 print edition of the Illinois Business Journal.)