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Gov. Pritzker Announces $25.3 Million Investment In Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

1 year 2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD - On World EV Day, Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced $25.3 million in grants to build charging stations along interstate corridors through the initial round of funding made available from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. In addition to making travel by electric vehicle more reliable and accessible, the funding advances Gov. Pritzker’s continuing commitment to make the state an industry leader and fight climate change by putting a million EVs on Illinois roads by 2030. “Today, I am proud to take another step toward making Illinois a national leader in clean energy,” said Gov. Pritzker. “Thanks to the NEVI program, we’re able to build an integrated network of charging stations that will help ensure we meet our goal of putting 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030. As Illinois leads the electric vehicle revolution, we’re fulfilling our commitment to cleaner, greener energy

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St. Louis Region's Pipeline of Rail-Accessible Industrial Sites Continues to Expand

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS, MO. - The St. Louis Regional Freightway has added three additional properties to its growing pipeline of rail-accessible industrial real estate sites: Admiral Parkway, Forest Boulevard, and Granite City Buildings and Land. They bring the total number of rail-served sites in the pipeline to 20, spread across 16 locations. These sites all feature heavy industrial user zoning ready for developers to take advantage of the region’s global connectivity with access to all six Class I railroads and rail infrastructure that is constantly being improved. The new site locations offer more than 1,150 acres combined. Admiral Parkway in Dupo, Illinois, is the largest of the three, encompassing 1,000 acres with rail service potential through Union Pacific Railroad. It lies within an Enterprise Zone and a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District and is located adjacent to Interstate 255 (I-255). The Illinois Department of Transportation’s FY 2024-2029 Proposed Highway Improvemen

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Attorney General Charges Montgomery County Man With Dissemination Of Child Sexual Abuse Material

1 year 2 months ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office charged a Montgomery County man with the alleged dissemination of child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse images online. The Attorney General’s office charged Troy A. Shull, 46, of Raymond, Illinois, in Montgomery County Circuit Court with six counts of dissemination of child pornography, Class X felonies each punishable by up to 30 years in prison. Sentences are ultimately determined by the court. Shull is detained at the Montgomery County jail and his next court appearance is Oct. 17. “Child exploitation can cause trauma to survivors and their families that can lead to a lifetime of physical and emotional recovery,” Raoul said. “I will continue to collaborate with local, state and

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HSHS Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Gregorio Climaco, Family Medicine  

1 year 2 months ago
O'FALLON — HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Gregorio Climaco, family medicine, to their team. Dr. Climaco is now scheduling patients at HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine – O’Fallon, located at 1512 North Green Mount Road, Suite 108 in O’Fallon. As a primary care physician, Dr. Climaco cares for patients of all ages and offers a variety of services, including minor procedures, general wellness, well-child visits, women’s health care, and acute and chronic illness management. Dr. Climaco earned his Bachelor of Science in biological sciences, medical science at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Bridgetown, Barbados. Dr. Climaco completed a family medicine residency at Saint Louis University - Southwest Illinois Family Medicine Residency. A Mascoutah native, he will be practicing alongside his father, Dr. Gregory Climaco. To schedule an appointment

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Remains At Large: Woman Charged With Aggravated Battery To Child In Shiloh

1 year 2 months ago
SHILOH — On Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, the St. Clair County Assistant State's Attorney Airika Detmer issued a three-count warrant against Roxana L. Miranda, 39, of the 100 block of Kathy Drive in Shiloh. Miranda faces charges of Aggravated Battery to a Child, a Class X Felony (warrant #24CF0154501), and two counts of Endangering the Life or Health of a Child, both Class A Misdemeanors (warrants #24CF0154502 and #24CF0154503). On Sunday, July 14, the Shiloh Police Department responded to a local hospital following reports of injuries sustained by a three-week-old child. The incident occurred at approximately 8:37 a.m. on July 14, and subsequent investigation revealed that the injuries were inflicted while the infant was in the care of a family member, Shiloh Police said. The child, suffering from serious injuries, was initially treated at a local hospital before being transferred to a St. Louis area hospital for further medical attention. The case was then submitted to the St. Clair

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St. Louis Family Tradition Continues With 52nd Annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race

1 year 2 months ago
St. Louis, MO - The Great Forest Park Balloon Race, presented by PNC Bank, will return to Forest Park’s Emerson Central Fields, Sept. 20-21, 2024. This free two day event, which includes the GLOW on Sept. 20 and the RACE on Sept. 21, will bring families and friends together for a time of outdoor fun, “wow” moments and lasting memories. The Great Forest Park Balloon Race is one of the longest-running hot air balloon races in the United States and one of the only races that takes place in a large metropolitan city. The tradition began in 1973 with a handful of hot air balloons and a few spectators. Today, the internationally renowned event welcomes more than 50 of the nation’s best hot air balloon pilots and thousands of spectators annually. Thanks to the generous contributions of event sponsors, including presenting sponsor PNC Bank, Washington University in St. Louis and Blue Moon Brewing Co., this beloved community tradition is free

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