COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that work to replace two Interstate 270 bridges over the Mississippi River in Madison County, a cornerstone project in Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program, has reached the midway point with the completion of the south span. The joint project with the Missouri Department of Transportation is on track to wrap up in 2026. “Rebuild Illinois has increased safety, efficiency, and opportunities for Illinoisans all over the state – and the work on the I-270 bridges will extend those benefits to even more communities,” said Gov. Pritzker . “Reaching the halfway point of this vital project is a significant milestone, made possible by the collaboration and dedication of our teams on both sides of the river. Together, we’re revitalizing infrastructure that will improve travel and mobility for residents and travelers for years to come.” The first of the
Build-A-Bear reported third-quarter revenues of $119 million, up 11%, and estimated annual revenues that could crest $489 million, breaking records for the fourth year in a row.
Billionaire media owners are getting bolder in their attempts to suppress opinions they dislike. The latest example comes from LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, who reportedly plans to personally review all opinion headlines to ensure they don’t offend Elon Musk or others that Soon-Shiong is trying to impress. Considering the billionaire class keeps pretending that […]
DECEMBER EVENTS AROUND TOWN The National Museum of Transportation Holiday Events – December 1-30 https://tnmot.org/event/ Desmond Lee and Famous-Barr/Macy’s Holiday Train Displays are now operating (9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) 12/1, 12/7-8, 12/14-15, 12/21-22 – Santa will be available for children to visit with from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 Live […]
Microsoft 2019 Professional Plus is one of the most popular business suites globally. This new version of Office 2019 has been redesigned with more powerful features and improved cloud connectivity, allowing you to do more in less time. Office 2019 has a lot to offer in terms of features and functionality. It provides users with […]
Neil H. Porterfield, 88, passed away on Saturday morning, November 23, 2024. Neil was born August 15, 1936, in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Philip F. and Alvira Rae Porterfield. He graduated from Franklin Regional High School and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science from The Pennsylvania State University in […]
Queen guitarist Brian May revealed in September that he was recovering from a “minor stroke” that initially left him with no control over his left arm, but according to his wife, actress Anita…
Although the constitutional amendment takes effect now, betting won’t immediately begin. Under Missouri’s measure, state regulators must launch sports betting no later than Dec. 1, 2025.
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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A New Jersey company that bought a new apartment complex here for $70 million alleges it was misled about how many tenants lived there and was not told of a laundry list of construction defects. Silverstone Management alleges in court documents that the developer “artificially inflated” the occupancy at Bold on […]
Billy Long, who represented southwest Missouri, was one of the first elected officials to jump on the “Trump train,” a phrase he claims to have coined.
Pearl Jam has announced a U.S. tour for 2025.The headlining outing runs from April 24 in Hollywood, Florida, to May 18 in Pittsburgh. In between, it'll stop in Atlanta, Nashville…
It cost $23,518 for Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, a top aide and two police officers on his security detail to attend the Super Bowl in Phoenix last year. The day after the game, the cost was covered by a $24,000 check from the Heavy Constructors Association, a politically-connected trade group. Neither the price of […]
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