The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently announced plans for $36 million in upgrades to widen Interstate-64 to three lanes along a nearly three-mile stretch through O’Fallon and Shiloh. In addition to the extra lane, the upgrades will include wider shoulders, interchange improvements, bridge work and more. The I-64 Improvement Project is being processed in three phases – each expected to take about 24 months to complete – with construction set to wrap by 2027. 

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced plans to widen Interstate-64 to three lanes along a nearly three-mile stretch through O’Fallon and Shiloh. (Read More)

Belleville plans to use most of the $15.79 million in federal aid granted to the city through the COVID relief bill to treat wastewater before releasing it into Richland Creek. (Read More)

Contegra Construction Co. has finished building its third large distribution center at Northpoint Development’s Gateway Tradeport in Pontoon Beach, Ill. (Read More)

Work is well underway on a 50,000-square-foot addition to the medical building on the Goshen Campus of Anderson Hospital. (Read More)

World Wide Technology Raceway’s reputation has been on a fast track in recent years, and landing in NASCAR’s winner’s circle is expected to speed things up. (Read More)

The High Speed Rail Alliance is praising the Midwest Regional Rail Plan released by the Federal Railroad administration, saying it provides a framework building a network of fast, frequent and affordable trains throughout the region. (Read More)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been awarded $1.9 million in state funding to expand lab capabilities at its National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC). (Read More)

A new parking facility serving one of the local transit system’s busiest routes opened for business this week. (Read More)

On the heels of the recent opening of the “Transit Stop Transformation” Project at Emerson Transit Center in East St. Louis, Ill., where the concrete area between the bus bays and MetroLink entrance were converted into an interactive, playful, engaging space – Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis today announced that the Belleville Transit Center will be the location of its next transformation project. (Read More)

Jerseyville prepares big plans for parks 

Major upgrades have been announced for Jerseyville’s existing parks and recreation areas as part of its Historic City Center District development. (Read More)

The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a series of free virtual workshops, called Building Blocks of Success, for firms interested in participating in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, strengthening their skills, and bidding on state projects. (Read More)

Veterans Day is a good time to remember the many contributions military members have made to this country – and to the livelihoods those vets carve out after patriotic service. (Read More)

Grant allocations are making two public works projects happen in O’Fallon: A bike trail along Ogles Creek and resurfacing of East State Street and the Old Vincennes Trail. (Read More)

Madison County board members are set to vote on a proposed $171 million budget roughly $28 million higher than last year’s plan. (Read More)

Heartlands Conservancy to develop bike trail plan for Wood River 

The Wood River City Council on Monday green-lighted an agreement with Heartlands Conservancy to develop a bike trail master plan for the city. (Read More)

Metro-east residents will have access to a new household hazardous waste collection site, the first of its type south of Chicago’s collar counties. (Read More)

In an effort to provide incentives for energy efficiency projects in municipal and co-op electric territories, the Illinois EPA has established a new grant program. (Read More)

Back in 1921, the operators of Mechanics Planning Mill in Edwardsville could hardly be blamed if they failed to see the forest for the trees. No one could predict that one of their own employees would emerge to lead the company through the Great Depression and, with family help, for decades to come. (Read More)

Redevelopment agreement for Alton food truck park 

AltonWorks is continuing its work to bring a revitalization to Alton, and another piece of the puzzle got the blessing of the Alton City Council Committee of the Whole at Monday's meeting. (Read More)