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Red Bud project gets huge grant
Gov. JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and local leaders to announce Regional Site Readiness Program awards totaling $31 million to support site readiness activities…
Read MoreI-255 closure in St. Clair County begins Feb. 1
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a project to rehabilitate and resurface 3.5 miles of I-255 from Route 157 to Route 15 in St. Clair County will require a…
Read MoreWaterloo got better with Birk
Waterloo has changed a great deal over the past few decades, with a growing population and ample construction as well as substantial changes to city infrastructure. Alongside several elected officials…
Read MoreLook alive in 2025
As folks scramble to replace their outdated calendars, there’s plenty of news big and small to anticipate going into the new year, from election developments to construction projects throughout the…
Read MoreNew water service online in Waterloo
The City of Waterloo announced last week the opening of its new water treatment facility. The new city service is a comprehensive infrastructure project that also included construction of a…
Read MoreI-255 lane closures in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs on northbound I-255 over Prairie Du Pont Canal just south of Route 157 in St. Clair County will require double lane closures…
Read MoreI-255 repairs in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs on northbound I-255 over Prairie Du Pont Canal just south of Route 157 near Cahokia Heights in St. Clair County will require…
Read More‘Very heavy’ voter turnout in Monroe County
As expected, voter turnout is “very heavy” for Tuesday’s general election in Monroe County. “My election team is processing over 1,000 voters per hour,” Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean said…
Read MoreI-255 lane closures near Dupo
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced lane closures will be encountered on northbound I-255 near Dupo beginning 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, through 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, weather permitting.…
Read MoreI-255 repairs in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement repairs on southbound I-255 between Route 15 and Route 157 in St. Clair County will require lane closures over several weekends. Throughout…
Read MoreI-255 shoulder work near Dupo
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced an intermittent shoulder closure will be encountered on northbound and southbound I-255 south of Exit 9 near Dupo beginning Monday, Aug. 26, at 7…
Read MoreDie bindungen die verbinden
Students from Waterloo and its German sister city of Porta Westfalica once again participated in an exchange, strengthening ties between the communities, sparking new friendships and enjoying an experience that’s…
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