/tags/madison-illinois Madison, Illinois en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-13/budzinski-renews-call-to-compensate-metro-east-residents-affected-by-radioactive-waste U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski of Illinois has renewed her push to include parts of the Metro East in federal legislation that would compensate residents for being exposed to radiation from the World War II-era atomic weapons program. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-13/budzinski-renews-call-to-compensate-metro-east-residents-affected-by-radioactive-waste Will Bauer /law-order/2024-10-23/closed-during-the-pandemic-granite-city-area-courtroom-set-to-return-in-2025 Historically, the Granite City courtroom had also heard cases from nearby communities like Madison, Pontoon Beach and Venice. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:50:19 GMT /law-order/2024-10-23/closed-during-the-pandemic-granite-city-area-courtroom-set-to-return-in-2025 Will Bauer /education/2024-07-26/merger-discussions-between-venice-and-madison-school-districts-end Proponents said consolidating the two small districts would reduce overhead costs, increase financial stability and improve the schools’ academic and athletic opportunities for students. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:03:46 GMT /education/2024-07-26/merger-discussions-between-venice-and-madison-school-districts-end Kelly Smits /education/2024-07-11/two-metro-east-school-districts-consider-consolidation-proposal A former school administrator and a regional superintendent pitched the benefits of a merger to members of both boards this week. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:14:13 GMT /education/2024-07-11/two-metro-east-school-districts-consider-consolidation-proposal Kelly Smits /health-science-environment/2024-06-17/illinois-residents-nuclear-radiation-exposure-compensation-world-war-ii Venice, Madison and Granite City have ties to World War II-era production of radioactive materials used by the U.S. Atomic Weapons Commission — just like St. Louis and St. Charles counties in Missouri. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-06-17/illinois-residents-nuclear-radiation-exposure-compensation-world-war-ii Will Bauer, Kelly Smits /economy-business/2024-04-29/new-grocery-store-anchors-an-economic-revitalization-plan-in-the-metro-east-town-of-venice The goal is to bring much-needed services to the historically Black community. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-04-29/new-grocery-store-anchors-an-economic-revitalization-plan-in-the-metro-east-town-of-venice Will Bauer /economy-business/2023-12-04/illinois-3-connector-plan-good-for-freight-hauling-industry-bad-for-family-business The Illinois Department of Transportation has been talking about constructing a connector between Illinois 3 in Fairmont City and Illinois 203 and Madison, Illinois, for the last 20 years. Recently, the state agency unveiled its preferred route. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-12-04/illinois-3-connector-plan-good-for-freight-hauling-industry-bad-for-family-business Teri Maddox /government-politics-issues/2023-08-22/without-millions-in-repairs-old-chain-of-rocks-canal-bridge-could-further-drop-weight-limit If not repaired, the aging bridge, the only connection to Choteau Island for vehicles, could be further shuttered to the dismay of farmers, utility providers and government agencies. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-08-22/without-millions-in-repairs-old-chain-of-rocks-canal-bridge-could-further-drop-weight-limit Will Bauer /economy-business/2023-06-02/nascars-top-racing-returns-to-st-louis-on-the-heels-of-last-years-sellout Last year’s event drew around 102,000 people to the venue over the course of the weekend, and nearly 60,000 for Sunday's main event. That’s comparable to a major playoff game in any other major sport. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-06-02/nascars-top-racing-returns-to-st-louis-on-the-heels-of-last-years-sellout Eric Schmid /economy-business/2022-06-05/crowds-pack-the-st-louis-area-for-first-nascar-cup-series-race-more-likely-to-follow The first NASCAR Cup Series race in the St. Louis area packed hotels and restaurants. A study from Maryville University estimated that the regional economic impact of the three-day event could be as much as $60 million. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 03:29:05 GMT /economy-business/2022-06-05/crowds-pack-the-st-louis-area-for-first-nascar-cup-series-race-more-likely-to-follow Eric Schmid