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Troy project among biggest in county
One of the biggest new economic development projects involving Madison County’s effort to attract such growth, Unitech Precision Gauge, located at 7600 Commercial Drive in Troy, has progressed to the point that employee hiring has begun for the site as reported to the county board grants committee which met earlier this month.
Abortion surveillance isn’t new but monitoring has increased post Dobbs, activists say
Abortion surveillance is something former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, has said is up to states. But for abortion providers and advocates, surveillance and monitoring by anti-abortion activists has long been the reality. And post-Dobbs many states are actively trying to expand government surveillance. “There is a lot of confusion in our patient population […] The post Abortion surveillance isn’t new but monitoring has increased post Dobbs, activists say appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
SIUE Newcomer Among High School All-American Honorees
EDWARDSVILLE - Emma Czech, an incoming freshman for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) women's soccer, has been named a high school All-American by the United Soccer Coaches. Article continues after sponsor message. Limited spots available - advertise with us today!. Czech, hailing from Lockport, Illinois, is one of 43 individuals...
Difference Maker: Eagle Scout Project Elevates Edwardsville Symphony's Stage Presence
EDWARDSVILLE – In a display of craftsmanship and community spirit, Bailey Hanks, a junior at Granite City High School, built and donated a podium to the Edwardsville Symphony as part of his Eagle Scout project. Hanks is a definite Difference Maker in the region. Sign in to hide this...
Edwardsville to soon welcome ‘all things pickleball’
What has been deemed as America’s fastest growing sport is headed to Edwardsville, and in a big way. SmashHouse, a premier pickleball tournament facility, is coming to the southeast corner of the new 95-acre Park North commercial development located at the Interstate 55 and IL-143 interchange. Park North is just north of and adjacent to the Plummer Family Park and will include other sports and family attractions as well as new lodging facilities and other ancillary visitor services.
Illinois State Trooper hospitalized after being struck by car on I-94, driver cited
CHICAGO - An Illinois State Trooper is hospitalized after being struck by an oncoming vehicle on I-94 while responding to a crash overnight. The incident happened just before 3 a.m. Friday on I-94 near 75th Street. The trooper was assisting a driver involved in a separate crash on the passenger's...
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
Vandals destroy Gaza hostage posters at Illinois congressman’s Capitol Hill office
Posters of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, including eight Americans, were torn from the wall of Rep. Brad Schneider's Capitol Hill office in a "vile act of hate" on Independence Day, the congressman said Friday.
Illinois police are making more traffic stops: Study
(WTVO) — New data showed Illinois police made more traffic stops in 2023 than the year before. The Department of Transportation’s study shows stops are up 12%, the highest since 2019. 4 out of 5 police agencies reported they stopped more Black and Latino drivers compared to White drivers. Black drivers were more likely to […]
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