Port district growing

The Kaskaskia Regional Port District is experiencing substantial growth as nearly $37 million in grants has been approved for a range of projects. Speaking on these many projects was KRPD…

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KRPD gets $4.3 million grant

Illinois recently awarded funds for 22 port, rail and highway projects across the state through the 2023 Illinois Competitive Freight Program, which is funded through the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act,…

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Logan Dean Betz | Birth

Robert and Elizabeth “Rosie” Weilbacher Betz of Crestwood, Mo., announce the birth of their son, Logan Dean Betz. He was born March 6, 2017, at 4:21 p.m., at St. Clare…

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And just how low will the river go?

The economy of Monroe County and much of the region leans heavily on agriculture. When agriculture suffers, the “trickle down” effect is unfavorable for everyone, from car dealers to retail…

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