Erica Harriss

Workers attempt to clear debris as part of a search and rescue operation on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at an Amazon Distribution Hub in Edwardsville, Illinois. Violent storms, some producing tornado activity, ripped through the Midwest on Friday night, killing at least two in the warehouse.

Illinois warehouse safety task force wants public input before final recommendations

Will Bauer

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.

Across the central greenway in the new Lansdowne Park subdivision on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in East St. Louis. Development representatives reiterated multiple times during a news conference and open house that emphasizing natural greenspace is one of the core attractions of the neighborhood.

Economy & Business

Nonprofit selling homes in East St. Louis development will use money on more projects

Lexi Cortes

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.

Government, Politics & Issues

Want to help spread love this Valentine's Day? Write an Illinois senior citizen

Will Bauer

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.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker gives his annual state of the state speech and budget address on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at the Illinois capitol in Springfield.

Government, Politics & Issues

Split by party lines, Metro East state lawmakers praise or pan legislative session

Will Bauer

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.