The Metro East could see construction on a large mixed-use development more commonly seen on the Missouri side of the Mississippi River under a plan under consideration. (Read More)

There’s a lot of work planned at Jerseyville’s water treatment plant. (Read More)

Cahokia Mounds in Collinsville is the largest ancient civilization north of Mexico, with the largest ancient earthwork in the western hemisphere. (Read More)

Fairview Heights-based IMPACT Strategies has completed two tenant finish projects at the Fenton Logistics Park in Fenton, Mo., the firm’s fifth and sixth projects there. (Read More)

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday at Eckert’s in Belleville for the construction of its new outdoor dining pavilion and music venue. (Read More)

The former Lindenwood University campus in Belleville will become a “mecca” for law-enforcement training, according to officials who spoke at a news conference after a special City Council meeting on Monday. (Read More)

ST. LOUIS — The biggest motorsports race in the history of the St. Louis area may still be a few months away, but one of the most well-known names in NASCAR was in town to begin the excitement. (Read More)

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, a nation family camping and entertainment brand, recently signed franchise agreements for three new locations to open in 2022, including one in eastern Madison County. (Read More)

Work began on the expansion of Glazebrook Park in November of 2021 with completion expected in early summer of 2022, says Godfrey Economic Development Director Jim Mager. (Read More)

Work continues on a sewer separation project in Alton that continues to impact north-south travel on a portion of Alby Street. (Read More)

It’s time to craft a budget in Grafton. The mayor of the river town is planning for several projects that he says have been needed for some time, and he expects the money to be there thanks to a combination of tax money generated by tourism and the possibility of an increased Non-Home Rule Tax. (Read More)

A number of cruise ships will be visiting the Riverbend area of the Mississippi River this year. (Read More)

Nearly $400,000 in grants are being awarded to nine local entities by the Agency for Community Transit (ACT). (Read More)

The Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program of the Southern Illinois Builders Association has donated $500,000 to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering, funding the first professorship in the School’s history. (Read More)

A coalition of downstate Illinois advocacy groups, solar developers, and residents is pushing for changes to help municipal and cooperative utility customers take part in the state’s recently rejuvenated solar boom. (Read More)

ALTON - Joe Rister performs what most consider heroic acts nearly every day he is on the job in his role as Ameren Illinois lineman. (Read More)

Edwardsville Neighbors, which has raised more than $1 million to ease the financial burdens of local families, is opening a nonprofit bakeshop to further its charitable efforts. (Read More)

EDWARDSVILLE - With dedicated passion for developing children both emotionally and intellectually and for supporting parents and caregivers, the SIUE Early Childhood Center (ECC) has been recognized by the Illinois Head Start Association Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development with a $2,000 grant for its Parent Cafés. (Read More)

Debbie Syano, RN, has been honored with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. (Read More)