The original article comes from Cook County Chronical on August 15, 2024 Nine local initiatives and activities have been given grants to support planning efforts and develop transportation improvements. Administered by IDOT using $7.5 million in federal funds, with matching funds of $1.25 million from the state and $741,000 from local governments, the grants are designed to advance the objectives […]
SPRINGFIELD – Due to Thursday evening’s weather forecast, the start time for the Jonas Brothers concert has been moved up to 7 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m. The sold-out pre-show party will begin at 4:30 p.m. Concert tickets are still available online at ticketmaster.com or at the Grandstand box office. The 2024 Illinois State Fair runs through August 18 in Springfield. Stay up to date with all the latest news and announcements from the Illinois State Fair by connecting with us via Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .
Former President Donald Trump asked a New York court Thursday to delay until after November’s presidential election his sentencing for the 34 state felonies the court convicted him of in May. Judge Juan Merchan scheduled a sentencing hearing for Sept. 18. But that date overlaps with early voting in the presidential election and gives Trump […]
The 173-room Element Charlotte Uptown Hotel is the latest addition to the Charlotte, N.C. arts, entertainment and cultural district. The developer, St. Louis-based Midas Hospitality, celebrated the grand opening of the nine-story, extended-stay hotel in July. Midas partnered with American Bank of Freedom and Twain Financial to finance the project. Midas is also managing the […]
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service announced the finalists and winner of the 2024 Governor’s Hometown Awards on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, during a ceremony in Springfield. The City of Edwardsville's Challenger Baseball program was honored with the prestigious Governor's Cup. The award ceremony, held at Erin’s Pavilion, recognized the City of Edwardsville for its partnership with the Madison County Challenger Baseball program, which provides children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball on a fully accessible field at Plummer Family Park. Governor J.B. Pritzker praised the finalists for their community-driven efforts. “Nowhere will you find a more compassionate and community-driven spirit than in Illinois,” Pritzker said. “This year’s Governor’s Hometown Awards finalists embody that very spirit, exemplifying how collectiv
The Poettker Annual Golf Classic, presented by Poettker Construction and Poettker Industrial, raised $59,000 at its annual golf classic, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois (BBBSIL). The golf classic was held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, Ill. Now in its tenth year, Poettker’s annual golf […]
Clayco’s design, construction, and real estate companies are providing the construction processing power to complete the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), a massive development devoted to commercial deployment of quantum computing. The new Quantum Campus, anchored by PsiQuantum, at the former US Steel site on Chicago’s South Side marks a significant milestone in establishing […]
A St.Louis man has been sentenced to prison for his role in the January 6th breach of the U.S.Capitol. 44 year old Daniel Donnelly, now known as Rally Runner, traveled to D.C. to attend the former presidents rally, and then proceeded to the Capitol building wearing a red Keep America Greart hat, red jacket, and…
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rallying following signals the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected. The S&P 500 climbed 1.6% in afternoon trading Thursday and was on track for a sixth straight gain following a scary few weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 532 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose…
ALTON - The Marquette Catholic High School football team showed their civic pride on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, by volunteering at the Scotty McCreery concert. Head coach Eric Dickerson said that the kids and parents were eager to volunteer at the Alton Riverfront Amphitheater. He explained that it’s part of Marquette’s mission to give back, and they were happy to help the community after the people of Alton have done so much for them. “It’s just great to give back to the community that supports us all year long,” Dickerson said. “They come out, watch us and support the school. We can give back what we can, so it’s a great opportunity for us to get out and be amongst our community.” Assistant coach Billy Sprague organized the volunteer opportunity. Dickerson, the team and their parents were immediately on board. Dickerson said the MCHS football team is “looking great” ahead of this season. They had 45 kids who came
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office has transformed its Melrose Park facility into a DMV+ and “One-Stop-Shop” design, offering new services and reduced wait times. The Melrose Park location marks the first DMV+ facility, which includes Secretary of State services that have never been accessible at an Illinois DMV location. These include specialized services from its Business, Index and Personnel Departments that would otherwise require an in-person visit to a Secretary of State’s office located in downtown Chicago or Springfield. In addition, the DMV+ also includes a One-Stop-Shop design that combines both driver and vehicle services, allowing customers to access service at a single customer service counter and reducing the number of steps to create a more intuitive flow. It also frees up space for additional service stations and appointments to accommodate more customers. “Our continued effort to modernize the office allow
From St. Louis Business Journal: The developer of a $150 million project to overhaul the city of St. Louis’ oldest public housing complex said Wednesday it’s seeking to begin construction on the project in 2025. The $31.1 million first phase of the redevelopment project, led by nonprofit Preservation of Affordable Housing Inc. (POAH) of Boston, […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: A revitalization project will bring everything from sidewalk improvements to new apartments to part of downtown Edwardsville. The project, led by Pfund Construction, will also restore an important piece of the city’s history that’s been unused for almost a century. The work is taking place in the 200 block of North […]
Chuck Schumer fully embraced crypto at an industry fundraiser for Harris, while his Senate candidates get showered with millions of dollars in crypto PAC donations.
SEDALIA – A confrontation between U.S. Senate rivals Thursday on the Missouri State Fairgrounds may be the closest thing to a live debate in the 2024 campaign. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican seeking his second term, arrived at the Governor’s Ham Breakfast looking for Lucas Kunce, the Democrat hoping to unseat him. He found […]
SEDALIA — Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Kehoe and Democrat Crystal Quade agreed Thursday to a debate next month hosted by the Missouri Press Association. Kehoe did not participate in several Republican debates in the run up to the Aug. 6 primary. News stations have offered to moderate a Kehoe-Quade debate, but a date has not […]
FIELDON - A Fieldon man faces multiple felonies after throwing a brick through the window of a moving vehicle and striking the driver. Joseph D. East, 25, of Fieldon, was charged with aggravated battery (a Class 3 felony), criminal damage to property (a Class 4 felony), and reckless driving (a Class A misdemeanor). On July 13, 2024, East allegedly “threw a brick” at the victim’s vehicle as they drove by the Pour House Bar in Fieldon, according to Jersey County court documents. The brick went “through the driver’s side window,” striking the victim in the arm and resulting in both the battery and criminal damage charges against East. The vehicle damage totaled over $500. He also reportedly “endangered the bodily safety of the general public while driving in a reckless manner,” resulting in the misdemeanor charge in this case. East has since been granted pretrial release and was issued a summons to appear in court on Sept. 3,
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