Metro East news briefs
— May 8, 2019New 3D map displays East St. Louis development potential Real estate developers, business executives, and even local officials, evaluating projects in East St. Louis, can now benefit…
New 3D map displays East St. Louis development potential Real estate developers, business executives, and even local officials, evaluating projects in East St. Louis, can now benefit…
In celebration of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, Madison County Animal Care and Control held a special adoption event on April 30 with the Metro East Humane Society and Partners…
Gateway becomes World Wide Technology Raceway Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison opened its 2019 season, April 17, as the World Wide Technology (WWT) Raceway at Gateway. The new long-term…
Troy elementary staff to assist underperforming schools A Troy elementary school is among the first in to state to be selected by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to provide…
Federal agency re-ups again for Little Egypt development effort It may not be the pyramids, but federal officials say Southern Illinois Airport’s emerging “High Tech Zone” offers…
The population of Metro East continues to slowly-but-steadily decrease, according to 2018 population estimates, released April 18 by the U.S. Census Bureau. Fortunately, despite severe…
Madison County officials and area business leaders attended a public debut on April 18 of a short film highlighting “soft skills” in the workplace. “We are so pleased that you’re…
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) approved more than $1.9 million in grants for 13 wildlife habitat projects through the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Wildlife Funds…