Poettker Construction Co., cafeteria, classrooms, Mascoutah Middle School
(Illinois Business Journal, October 2019 Issue, Page 8)
Mascoutah Middle School students are enjoying a new state-of-the-art dining facility this school year, thanks to an $8.2 million construction project completed by Poettker Construction Co. of Breese.
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Contegra Construction, expansions for Kuna Foodservice in Dupo
(Illinois Business Journal, October 2019 Issue, Page 9)
Contegra Construction has completed an expansion of a dry foods warehouse in Dupo for Kuna Foodservice, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year and is expanding its services as a food and product supplier to area grocery stores, restaurants, hospitals, schools and other businesses.
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Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, cancer care center, O’Fallon, Ill.
(Illinois Business Journal, October 2019 Issue, Page 9)
Korte & Luitjohan Contractors (K&L) is anticipating a January completion of a radiation oncology center for which it is serving as general contractor at 321 Regency Park Drive in O’Fallon, Ill.
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The Korte Company, multiple projects, Southwestern Illinois
(Illinois Business Journal, October 2019 Issue, Page 10)
The Korte Company has had a busy year, teaming with a number of partners on construction projects in and around Southwestern Illinois.
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Hundreds gather to celebrate Poettker Construction headquarters dedication
(Illinois Business Journal, 10/14/2019)
More than 500 employees, family members, civic leaders and company execs gathered mid-afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 12, in Breese to celebrate the completion of Poettker Construction Co.’s new headquarters.
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Millstadt brewery set for debut
(Republic Times, 10/2/2019)
Millstadt will welcome a new business this week, as Millpond Brewing & Incubator is set to open Thursday at noon.
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IDOT wins America’s Transportation Awards grand prize
(Advantage News, 10/9/2019)
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a joint effort with Missouri to improve mobility and access throughout the Metro East region has earned the Grand Prize in the 2019 America’s Transportation Awards, the top honor for state departments of transportation.
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SIUE Science East Building cited for energy efficient construction
(Illinois Business Journal, 10/7/2019)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville recently received a Silver Certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for its Science East Building.
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Belleville Mural Project aims to transform ‘sleepy suburb’ into arts destination
(Belleville News-Democrat, 10/10/2019)
Paint-splashed walls of four downtown buildings are bringing the first elements of the Belleville Mural Project closer to fruition.
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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois to receive Governor’s Hometown Service Awards
(Edwardsville Intelligencer, 10/1/2019)
GLEN CARBON — The Governor’s Hometown Awards (GHTA) program has recognized the community service projects of Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois.
The recognition honors those contributing to projects that improved their community’s quality of life.
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Columbus Elementary named an Exemplary High Performing school
(Edwardsville Intelligencer, 10/8/2019)
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville School District 7’s Columbus Elementary School has been named a 2019 Exemplary High Performing School by the U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.
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Four local schools earn high marks for quality in early childhood education
(Advantage News, 10/2/2019)
The Illinois State Board of Education announced local public school-based early childhood sites have received the Gold Circle of Quality in fiscal year 2019 through ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s system for supporting continuous improvement among early learning providers.
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Southwest Illinois Division of United Way announces $1.5 million campaign goal
(Riverbender, 10/2/2019)
EAST ALTON — The Southwest Illinois Division of United Way of Greater St. Louis announced its 2019 campaign goal of $1,565,000. Dr. Aaron Omotola, of BJCMG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, is serving as the 2019 Southwest Illinois Division campaign chair.
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