/tags/erica-harriss Erica Harriss en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-09-26/illinois-warehouse-safety-task-force-public-input-edwardsville-tornado Formed after the 2021 tornado that killed six Amazon employees in Edwardsville, the task force is required to submit the report to the Illinois General Assembly by Jan. 1, 2025. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-09-26/illinois-warehouse-safety-task-force-public-input-edwardsville-tornado Will Bauer /economy-business/2024-05-07/east-st-louis-non-profit-developer-will-use-money-new-projects The nonprofit purchased properties to renovate or demolish existing houses and to construct new ones like those in the housing development, a 20-home subdivision called Lansdowne Park. Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-05-07/east-st-louis-non-profit-developer-will-use-money-new-projects Lexi Cortes /government-politics-issues/2024-01-29/want-to-help-spread-love-this-valentines-day-write-an-illinois-senior-citizen Metro East and Quincy-area residents who want to show senior citizens some love this Valentine’s Day can write a card, and their state senator will deliver it. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:27:53 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-29/want-to-help-spread-love-this-valentines-day-write-an-illinois-senior-citizen Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2023-06-02/split-by-party-lines-metro-east-state-lawmakers-praise-or-pan-legislative-session The Illinois Legislature wrapped its 2023 spring session last week. Metro East Republicans say the state's budget promoted poor priorities, while local Democrats praised the session as highly successful. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:36:24 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-06-02/split-by-party-lines-metro-east-state-lawmakers-praise-or-pan-legislative-session Will Bauer