From Construction Dive: Construction on a $168 million expansion of a water treatment plant in Mesa, Arizona, reached a major milestone to start the year, but not before McCarthy Building Cos. overcame a potential roadblock. The builder began work on phase one, which includes construction of a second reservoir onsite, in January 2024, according to […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: The Warrenton Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) voted to recommend a large-scale data center proposal at its Jan. 8 meeting. Under review were a conditional use permit (CUP) and site plan for a facility proposed for 337.17 acres of land north of N.W. Service Road and west of Hwy. W. The […]
On Wednesday, U.S. Senators struck down a war powers resolution aimed at blocking President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out additional military action against Venezuela without congressional approval.
CHICAGO – To support its ongoing investigations, today the Illinois Accountability Commission (IAC) announced a new submission process where individuals who witnessed or experienced potential misconduct by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz can submit video or narrative information to the Commission. This pilot process will expand the IAC’s outreach efforts by engaging people who cannot attend a hearing but would like to create a public record that can be used to demand
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today reintroduced legislation that would ensure prison disaster plans protect the health, safety and rights of incarcerated individuals during emergencies. The Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act would require the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to submit annual damage reports after disasters, require the National Institute of Correction (NIC) to hold field hearings on how to better incorporate considerations
Organizations representing billions in public infrastructure and private development investments planned across the St. Louis region will be showcasing their capital improvement programs to the public, industry partners, and community stakeholders at the Investment in Infrastructure Expo 2026, hosted by the SITE Improvement Association on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the St. Charles Convention Center. […]
CHICAGO — As Illinois enters the new year, the state is already achieving record-breaking wins for working families. Thanks to Governor JB Pritzker’s tireless efforts, Illinois is investing in job opportunities and career success for everyone. New rankings from Site Selection Magazine put Illinois #1 in the Midwest, and #3 in the nation for workforce development. This is a direct result of Gov. Pritzker and his administration’s relentless commitment to delivering good-payin
EDWARDSVILLE — Illinois’ two regional library systems are hosting a virtual event on Jan. 20, 2026, aimed at strengthening school libraries amid ongoing budget and staffing challenges. The Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) and the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) will bring together school library educators, administrators, district leaders, and school board members to discuss how libraries can better support student achievement. The School Library Education Exchang
NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The following student has been named to the Saint Mary's College Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester: Jerseyville, Ill. - Addison Pranger To earn this academic honor at Saint Mary's, a student must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have a minimum of 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C. About Saint Mary's College Saint Mary's College, located in Notre Dame, IN, is recognized as both a visionary
TROY, Ill. — Rose Street, between Wayland Avenue and Barnsback Street, will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, for emergency sewer main replacements, the City of Troy announced this week. The repair is expected to be completed within one day. The work will take place adjacent to addresses including 605, 607, and 609 South Main Street, as well as 606, 608, and 610 Shebourne Avenue. Residents who normally park on Rose Street are advised to use alternate parking on the day of the repair.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined his Senate Democratic colleagues in marking the sixteenth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC decision, which opened the floodgates for dark money in our politics. Durbin began by reflecting on the campaign finance landscape during his first Congressional run in 1982. “In 1982, I decided to run for the U.S. House of Representatives for
President Donald Trump’s threat this week to stop federal funding to both so-called “sanctuary” cities and the states where they’re located was greeted with disbelief by many states and cities since the administration has fared poorly on that issue in court. “We will go to court within seconds, and we will win if he does […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Donald J. Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in the Oval Office alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., USDA National Nutrition Advisor Dr. Ben Carson, dairy farmers, moms, and bipartisan members of Congress to restore access to whole milk in schools and strengthen support for American dairy producers. This legislation advances the Trump Administration’s
S. M. Wilson & Co. has completed the Northwest R-1 School District bond program of construction projects that include updates to every campus in the district. S. M. Wilson was the Construction Manager at Risk for the projects, which were funded through the $28 million Proposition S bond issue, and included ADA accessible upgrades and […]
CHICAGO — This week, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) received notice from the Trump Administration that funding for five critical behavioral health and suicide prevention programs, totaling over $5.94 million and affecting hundreds of people and providers, has been cut. “The Trump Administration cutting these life-saving behavioral health programs is nothing short o
Missouri Senate Democrats blocked debate on more than a dozen gubernatorial appointments Thursday, bringing the chamber to a standstill and vowing to spend the year slowing down the legislative process. For two hours Thursday, a Democratic filibuster prevented the Senate from considering appointments by Gov. Mike Kehoe to various boards and commissions. With no end […]
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