July 2023

Statement by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois on the release of the State’s Multi-Year Infrastructure Improvement Plan

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SPRINGFIELD – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) released the following statement regarding the unveiling of the state’s Multi-Year Improvement Program (MYP) for FY 2024-2029 by IDOT:   “Strategic investments in the modernization of our state’s road, air, rail and freight infrastructure guarantee state-of-the art, safe, reliable and accessible transportation and […]

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office releases report

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report for the week ending June 30th. Arrested Person: 14 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 2 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 1 Bomb Threat: Animal Control: 16 Brush Fire:

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Washington State Park hosts bees, bats and butterflies July 22

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A day of fun and learning is scheduled from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Washington State Park Saturday. Join park team members for petroglyph tours, crafts and interesting facts about pollinators.   Schedule of events:   Petroglyph Tour – 2 p.m. at Petroglyph Site: Tour the petroglyphs, the

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Employers can register now for SIU Job and Internship Fair

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites businesses and other employers to register now for the fall 2023 Saluki Student Job and Internship Fair. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Student Center Ballrooms. Any business interested in hiring SIU students for part-time employment

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Historic Preservation Council to consider nominations for National Register July 14

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places during its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14.   The meeting will be held in the LaCharrette and Nightingale Creek Conference Rooms at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, located at

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Illinois Heat Safety Tips!

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SPRINGFIELD – July is National Extreme Heat Safety Month and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) has some easy tips to keep you cool.   “Illinois has many days of sweltering high heat including several 100-degree days,” explained IEMA-OHS Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. “Know the differences and prevent heat cramps, heat

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Light installation planed for I-55 Weigh Station in Ste. Genevieve County

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SIKESTON—The I-55 weigh station on Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve County will have contractor crews working on the shoulder to install roadside lighting.  This section of roadway is located near Bloomsdale, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, July 26 through Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.    The work zone will be marked with

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