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Illinois Wins $334M for Electric Vehicle Plant Reopening
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding Stellantis $334,763,050 in Domestic Auto Manufacturing Conversion Grant program funds to assist in the reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant and in the construction of the plant’s new electric vehicle battery production facility. Stellantis has pledged to invest additional funding of its own to ensure the modernization of the plant is fully-funded.
Whoa. There Was an Earthquake in Illinois This Morning
An earthquake measured at magnitude 3.4 was recorded in Illinois on Monday, July 15, 2024. Illinois is home to all four seasons, storms of all kinds including tornados a little more frequently than we'd expect, but did you know you can experience an earthquake in Illinois, too? Did you feel it this morning?
Car Maker Investing $5 Billion Dollars in Illinois Plant
I don't know about you, but I'm pretty happy when I find that I had $50 that I didn't know about. The concept of $5 billion dollars is beyond my math comprehension. That's the number that a car maker is reportedly investing in a Illinois plant. I saw this news...
Nap? Study Claims 1 Out of Every 3 in Illinois ‘Always Tired’
Boy, do I identify with this one. There's a new study that claims that one out of every three people in Illinois are 'always tired'. I need a nap. How about you?. This is an interesting new study from Talker which sampled a huge amount of people to learn about their energy level (or lack thereof). The big picture takeaway from their questions is that one out of every 3 people say they often or always feel tired even after a good night's sleep. Something is very wrong here.
Litchfield restaurant closed after truck hits building
LITCHFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A restaurant and bakery in Litchfield is closed after a truck crashed into it Sunday night. Staff for Jubelt’s Restaurant and Bakery and officials with the Litchfield Fire Department both detailed the incident on their Facebook pages. A truck driving south on Old Route 66 crossed into the opposite lane, plowed […]
Alarming Number of Dengue Fever Cases in Illinois, CDC Warns
It might just be the most urgent health issue in America right now and it's especially becoming a big problem for Illinois. The CDC is warning about an explosion of cases of dengue fever and Illinois is among the states with the most incidents. Dengue fever is a virus that...
Edwardsville Police Make 35 Arrests During Holiday Traffic Campaign
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Police Department reported five impaired driving arrests, two suspended driving arrests, and 28 additional traffic citations during the Independence Day enforcement period, part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI,” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns.
Creve Coeur votes for major renovation to 100-year-old golf course
The city of Creve Coeur might be enjoying its 75th anniversary of incorporation; meanwhile, the Creve Coeur Golf Course is now in its 100th year of offering open play, tournaments, special events and group outings for people of all ages. On July 8, the City Council unanimously voted in favor...
Missouri Man Admits To Bond County Charges
Caleb E. McDaniel of Neosho, Missouri, pleaded guilty last month in Bond County Circuit Court to charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and resisting arrest. On the weapon and stolen vehicle charges, McDaniel was sentenced to five years in the Illinois...
FHLBank Chicago Announces $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Community Building Impact
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is providing $50 million in interest rate subsidies to help expand affordable housing, economic development, and community partnerships in Illinois and Wisconsin through its new Community Impact Advance Pilot Program. This Program provides an up to two percent reduction in interest rates on advances, which are secured loans, to help FHLBank Chicago member financial institutions support their customers and amplify the impact they are making in their communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716310882/en/ Pilot program offered through FHLBank Chicago makes $50 million in interest rate subsidies available to support affordable housing and economic development in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Community Impact Advance is available today to member financial institutions. (Photo: Business Wire)
Alton Police Department Searching for Missing Man
ALTON - The Alton Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Sign in to hide this notification. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox. Howard L. Williamson, 54 years old, was reported missing on July 2, 2024. Williamson...
Lt. Dan Band live at Fort Leonard Wood July 26
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (July 15, 2024) — Fort Leonard Wood’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band live in concert on July 26 on Gerlach Field. The band, which is now a Gary Sinise Foundation program, uplifts and celebrates our nation’s defenders and their families and to-date has performed more than 560 concerts around the globe.
Mediterranean restaurant chain opens 1st St. Louis-area store, inks deal for next site
CREVE COEUR, Mo. — Taziki's Mediterranean Café, a fast-casual restaurant chain, has opened its first St. Louis-area location, which also is its first in Missouri, and recently signed a lease for its next site here. The Birmingham, Alabama-based chain opened the store July 2 at 12704 Olive Blvd....
Police asking for public’s help in identifying robbery suspect
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a robbery suspect. The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. on July 5 in the 3200 block of S. Grand Blvd. According to police, two men approached a 39-year-old man in an alley. One of the two men revealed a gun and announced a robbery.
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