GODFREY – Godfrey officials are advising residents in advance of an upcoming project by Illinois American Water that will temporarily close Pierce Lane to through traffic in order to relocate a water main line. Loellke Plumbing, working as a subcontractor for Illinois American (IAWC) on a water main line relocation project are planning to close Pierce Lane (between Surrey Ct. and West Delmar) to through traffic starting Monday morning (Aug. 25, 2025) at 7 a.m. This closure is expected to last one week until Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. The road closure should start on pierce lane just south of Surrey Court and just north of the entrance to D'Adrian Professional Park. The detour route is to send traffic east down Homer Adams to Godfrey Road, then northward on Godfrey Road up to Stamper Lane and then west from there over to Pierce. Loellke will place staggered Type III barricades just south of Surrey Court and just north of the entrance to D'Adrian Professional Park. Roa
COLUMBIA, IL. - Paul Jordan and Casey Davis of Columbia, IL., are seeking community support after a house fire rendered their home uninhabitable, displacing them and forcing the boarding of their dogs. The incident occurred recently, leaving the couple without a permanent residence as they await insurance reimbursement, which has no established timeline. The fire damaged nearly all their belongings through smoke and water, requiring restoration services that may take one to three months to complete. Their home was under a lease-to-purchase agreement, and they had been preparing to finalize ownership when the fire occurred. The loss has depleted their savings intended for the home purchase, creating immediate financial challenges. Jordan and Davis have found temporary housing but face ongoing expenses, including pet boarding and replacing essential items. They are organizing a fundraiser to help cover these costs and to support rebuilding their lives until insurance assistance become
SPRINGFIELD- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined state legislators, labor leaders, and union members to sign a bill package protecting Illinois workers and supporting organized labor. Held at the Illinois AFL-CIO headquarters in Springfield, the bill signing reaffirmed Governor Pritzker’s support for working families across the state alongside the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL). SB1976, HB1189, and HB2488 preserve current pay standards and worker protections against federal rollbacks from the Trump Administration. “Our state stands up for the hard-won advances made for our workers. The Pullman Strikes, the Haymarket Affair—it has been the working men and women of this state that have led the charge of progress not just for Illinois, but for the entire nation,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This legislation protects Illinois workers from the Trump administration’s assault on labor, because our workers can’t afford to be subject to the whims
S. M. Wilson & Co. joined the Jefferson City School District to celebrate the completion of its new Jefferson City Early Childhood Center (JCECC) with a Grand Opening Ceremony. The event welcomed school district officials, community leaders and local residents to tour the new facility. “We were so thrilled to welcome our community members and […]
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., has joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to announce the completion of the Midwestern Laboratory in St. Louis. Following the installation of laboratory equipment in July, the facility is set to open shortly. The 84,000-square-foot, single-story, state-of-the-art facility was designed by Hoefer Welker. It was […]
While these kinds of opportunities may not easily be found in the St. Louis region, Zillow reported the median mansion value to be $1,195,000 in the metropolitan area.
The first of three distribution centers planned for the $117 million River Valley Logistics Center in Maryland Heights, Mo. is complete. Contegra Construction built the 357,056-square-foot project for developer NorthPoint Development. Two more distribution centers totaling nearly 800,000 square feet are also planned for the 94-acre development. Located at 870 Hog Hollow Road, the first […]
Associated Builders and Contractors reported Aug 12 that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in July, according to an ABC member survey conducted July 24 to Aug. 4. The reading is up 0.4 months since July 2024. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. Backlog is up on a […]
Millions of letters and packages have been delayed across the St. Louis region in recent months, a new audit shows, revealing a staggering backlog and staffing shortages amid ongoing mail concerns.
Zach Cregger's Weapons is a creative and thought-provoking horror film that uses a multi-perspective storytelling style to explore the supernatural as a metaphor for school shootings, while also showcasing the incredible range of its cast.
The Joe Perry Project launched their North American tour in Tampa Wednesday night, treating the audience to a whole bunch of Aerosmith classics and more.Perry’s band is made up of his Aerosmith…
Good news, Americans of a certain age and certain… shall we say… persuasion: you’ll never need to be too old for this shit again! U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will waive age limits for new applicants so even more patriots will qualify to join […]
Splunk is a powerful data platform used to gather information from multiple sources and index it for efficient access. You can then use collected data to create visualizations, analytics, and a variety of automated and security-related functions. With its web-style interface, Splunk is easy to use and is utilized by many companies worldwide. The 2025 Complete […]
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