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State investing $40 million in Cairo river port

— August 5, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois is about to invest $40 million into developing an inland river port that officials hope will produce thousands of new jobs and turn the small town…

St. Louis regional inland ports now country’s second busiest
— February 26, 2020

The St. Louis area’s inland port and terminal system is now the second busiest in the nation, according to new data released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). According…
Metro East news briefs
— January 29, 2020

I-255 reconstruction begins this weekend Reconstruction of a seven-mile stretch of Interstate 255 in Metro East begins Feb. 1 with the full closing of both the north- and southbound…
Federal government approves disaster relief for areas of Illinois
— September 21, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — The federal government has approved Illinois’ request for disaster relief in 27-of-32 counties affected by flooding this year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office announced…
Metro East news briefs
— September 4, 2019

Trooper’s death elevates violent crime concerns The shooting death of an Illinois State Police (ISP) trooper, killed while executing a search warrant in East St. Louis, is spurring…

Metro East news briefs
— January 29, 2020

I-255 reconstruction begins this weekend Reconstruction of a seven-mile stretch of Interstate 255 in Metro East begins Feb. 1 with the full closing of both the north- and southbound…
IDOT prioritizes I-270 bridge, Dupo interchange
— November 13, 2019

Projects on nearly every major regional traffic artery in Metro East are outlined in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2025 Proposed Highway…
Groups convene at SIUE to discuss climate change impact on region
— September 7, 2019

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), along with other organizations, gathered on Aug. 27 at the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability on the campus of Southern Illinois University…