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Illinois Business Journal

Bond County

SW Illinois to suffer loss of Illinois Business Journal

MASCOUTAH -- After a quarter-century (and change) in business, another downstate Illinois publication will close its doors. The Illinois Business Journal is closing effective Friday, July 31, according to an announcement from Managing Editor Melissa Meske on Monday. The decision was made by owner Better Newspapers Inc. The difficult decision was necessary due to ongoing declines in revenue across the board, according to the company. The Illinois Business Journal covered news relating to businesses, industry, and nonprofits across southwestern Illinois. […]

todayJuly 27, 2026 28

American Pickers Illinois

Capital Area Region

‘American Pickers’ returning to Illinois this fall

The History Channel series American Pickers will return to Illinois in September to film new episodes. The documentary follows antique collectors as they travel the country in search of rare, historic and unusual items. The show features skilled pickers who look for pieces that have a connection to American history. This could range from vintage signs and toys to old motorcycles and gas station memorabilia. American Pickers is looking for private collections with rare, historic or unusual items. They include […]

todayJuly 27, 2026 28

Extreme Heat Warning

Adams County

Extreme Heat Warning in effect through Monday

An EXTREME HEAT WARNING will be in effect later this morning and will run through Monday night. The National Weather Service in St. Louis announced the warning earlier this morning. It will be in effect beginning at 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with indices as high as 111. Affected regions involve portions of south-central, southwest, and west-central regions of Illinois. On the Missouri side, east-central, northeast, and southeast regions are in the impact zone. […]

todayJuly 26, 2026 70

IDOT

Capital Area Region

New funding round for EV charging stations through IDOT

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) opened a call for locations Tuesday for a special round of funding available through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Approximately $30 million is available through the program’s fourth round of funding. Applications must be received by July 20. A significantly streamlined application process requires only the submission of site location information. This includes a map, a simple schematic, and photos, as well as answers to basic questions about the proposed […]

todayJuly 7, 2026 54

heat advisory

Adams County

Heat Advisory set to end Saturday night

Presuming that all goes well on Independence Day, the Heat Advisory that has been active all week may finally sunset tonight. An updated advisory from the National Weather Service in St. Louis early Saturday morning did not indicate any extensions. The Heat Advisory has been active throughout the week, with heat indices ranging from 100 to 110. What to know about Saturday's Heat Advisory Saturday's advisory will be in effect until 8 p.m. Central time. Heat indices can be as […]

todayJuly 4, 2026 37

ESL shooting murder Rashad Bonner Damontez Williams

St. Clair County

ISP: Two arrested in ESL for first-degree murder

EAST ST. LOUIS -- Two individuals were arrested in East St. Louis in relation to a homicide investigation on Friday. This is according to a news release from the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation. Special agents from the Public Safety Enforcement Group would arrest Rashad M. Bonner and Damontez F. Williams, both of East St. Louis, on Wednesday, according to booking photos. Bonner, 18, and Williams, 21, are facing charges for first-degree murder, which is a Class M […]

todayJune 12, 2026 61

seat belts Click It or Ticket

Capital Area Region

IDOT, ISP enforcing seat belt for Memorial Day travel

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are teaming up to remind the public to buckle up and drive sober over the Memorial Day weekend. The effort coincides with the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign running through May 26. ​ “Wearing a seat belt should be second nature for every driver and every passenger,” said Stephane B. Seck-Birhame, IDOT’s bureau chief of Safety Programs and Engineering. […]

todayMay 21, 2026 88 2 2

veterans St. Louis photo of happy man in military uniform

Metro-East Region

St. Louis metro area is eighth best region for veterans

ST. LOUIS -- The Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area was recently revealed as the eighth best metro area for veterans, service members, and military families to live in. These findings were revealed on Monday by Veterans United Home Loans as a part of its 2026 Best Places for Veterans to Live list. St. Louis' selection is in contrast to the domination by the metropolitan areas in the Sun Belt. That is simply due to states like Florida and Texas with […]

todayMay 18, 2026 54 2

IDOT lane ramp closures road construction

St. Clair County

Lane, ramp closures at I-55/I-70 begin Monday

ST. CLAIR COUNTY -- The Illinois Department of Transportation made a recent announcement regarding upcoming lane closures next week. IDOT is alerting motorists to lane and ramp closures on eastbound Interstate 55/70 in St. Clair County. This is a short-term project to allow for bridge maintenance. Beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, May 4, traffic will reduce to two lanes between Illinois Route 203 and Exchange Avenue in East St. Louis. In addition, the ramp from westbound I-64 to eastbound […]

todayMay 2, 2026 84

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